Mead (architecture and art history, U. of New Mexico) offers an updated version of his book on one of America's most creative internationally-recognized architects. The book is essentially a narrated photographic tour of Prince's trajectory as an architect. This updated edition includes five new homes that further underscore Prince's maturation as an architect and his preoccupation with creating a sense of wonder with manipulated spaces. Architecture buffs and general readers will both be intrigued by the book. Photographs are by the writer's wife, Michele Penhall. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The work of Bart Prince is recognized internationally for both its seminal creative vision and for carrying on an American tradition of individualism in architecture originating with Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Bruce Goff. Prince shares with these pioneers a fundamental way of thinking about modern American architecture, which in his work he has combined with a firm belief in the experiential impact of a building to render a contemporary style all his own.
Originally published a decade ago, this updated version includes five new houses, demonstrating the architectsmaturing style and continued commitment to creating transcendent experiences in manipulated space.Stunning photographs and floor plans bring the reader as close as possible to experiencing these uniquelyformed, magnificent buildings. A remarkable collaboration between the author, the photographer, and thearchitect, The Architecture of Bart Prince is the only comprehensive introduction to one of the most creativearchitects practicing in America today.
With a look at new buildings by Bart Prince, this book examines the work of a uniquely American contemporary architect.
