GEOFFREY BAWA: THE COMPLETE WORKS

The visionary world through which Geoffrey Bawa stepped into the limelight during his time-the 20th century-continues to shape discussions today concerning tropical modernism and sustainable design. Indeed, budding from all those his works is this long volume on the varied brilliance of his architectural legacy, including the variety found in peaceful, seaside villas and modernist hotels to the seamless merging of built environments with nature.

The text offers one a peek into Bawa's design philosophy: where sensitivity to climate and landscape, of culture, produced aesthetic that was regionally rooted yet enjoyed universal approbation. Through photography, architectural drawings, and critical essays, it thus covers all that needs to be known about Bawa's projects across Sri Lanka, India, Bali, Mauritius, and beyond.

One would be taken to explore some of his most lauded works such as the amazing Lunuganga estate, the Parliament of Sri Lanka, and iconic resorts such as Kandalama Hotel. Projects each show Bawa's special talent at creating harmony of form, light, and material, often especially defining the border between indoor and outdoor spaces.

This volume showcases an enigmatic and engaging window into a body of work that remains as timeliness, sustainability, and fundamentally human. This book must have to add to any curated architecture and design library. Even if one is not an architect or a design lover but a cultural historian, this book offers one excellent viewing into the exhaustive body of work.

Details:
• Publisher: Thames and Hudson
• Language: English
• Pages: 276
• Country of Origin: USA
• Dimensions: 27.31 x 3.18 x 28.58 cm

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