Carme Pinós Architectures
Daniela Colafranceschi
London, ed. Artifice, 2016
Pages: 264
Language: English
Cover: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1908967800
Texts
Peter Smithson , Daniela Colafranceschi, Carme Pinós, Rafael Moneo, Pedro Azara, Rafael Argullol, Francis Rambert, Juan José Lahuerta, Magdalena Jaume y Josep Quetglas.
Description
Not only a complete monograph of Carme Pinós’ architectural oeuvre, Carme Pinós: Architectures traces the development of her practice over several decades via an in-depth investigation of the recurring themes and concerns that inform her work. Through studies of significant city projects and select works, critical contributions from Peter Smithson, Daniela Colafranceschi, Rafael Moneo, Pedro Azara, Rafael Argullol, Francis Rambert, Juan José Lahuerta, Josep Quetglas and Magdalena Jaume, and from Carme Pinós herself, come together to elucidate the motivations of one of the most compelling figures currently working in architecture.
This publication journeys from the early works of Pinós’ office following —the conclusion of her collaboration with Enric Miralles—, through the evolution of her own emphatic practice characterised by an explotation of natural materials and forms that merge with their settings. Pinós’ architectural works involve a striking articulation of complex shapes and spaces that maintain a clear commitment to the quality of construction while perfectly integrating with the environment, whether natural or urban. Carme Pinós: Architectures is a comprehensive overview of the atypical architectural expression of Carme Pinós’ truly unique and intriguing practice.
Contents
Eloquent landscapes: the Architecture of Carme Pinós – Daniela Colafranceschi
Thoughts that accompany me – Carme Pinós
When the building talks about its builder – Rafael Moneo
Sports Center and Outdoor Pool. Mouans-Sartoux, France.
Two Houses in Roses. Roses, Spain.
Bullring and Leisure Center. Móstoles, Spain.
Cultural Center. Benidorm, Spain.
Footbridge. Petrer, Spain.
As it comes: the architecture of Carme Pinós – Pedro Azara
Juan Aparicio Waterfront. Torrevieja, Spain.
Business Center. Hameln-Pyrmont, Germany.
La Serra High School. Mollerussa, Spain.
Ses Estacions Park. Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pizota Hotel. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Cube Office Tower. Guadalajara, Mexico.
The angel’s view – Rafael Argullol
Maison de l’Algérie Student Residence. Paris, France.
Sports Center in Sarriguren. Valle de Egüés, Spain.
Landscape Project in Lago Verde. Lanzarote, Spain.
Lluís Vives Primary School. Castelldefels, Spain.
Caixa Galicia Towers. A Coruña, Spain.
House in Vallcarca. Barcelona, Spain.
Torreblanca Aromatic Park. Torreblanca, Spain.
Social Housing in Vallecas. Vallecas, Spain.
Río Blanco Resting Pavilion. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Cube 2 Office Tower. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Departments Building at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). Vienna, Austria.
CaixaForum Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain.
A modern Janus – Daniela Colafranceschi
Take care of urban connections – Francis Rambert
Objects by Estudio Carme Pinós
A brief history of encaustic cement tiles from their origins to the triangular floor tile designed by Carme Pinós – Juan José Lahuerta
Carme Pinós: two points about what is natural – Magdalena Jaume y Josep Quetglas
Biography