Description
At long last, here is a book of critical thought that analyzes Arthur Erickson's best work and situates it as a distinctive body of ideas within the mainstream of international architecture in the last half of the twentieth century. Nicholas Olsberg draws on Erickson's own discussion of ideas to present a thoughtful and illuminating reassessment of his most important work. Ricardo Castro's photography captures essential passages of the works as they have matured into their settings. Archival photographs, study models, drawings and plans show how the designs were evolved and their intent conveyed. Essays from Edward Dimendberg, Laurent Stalder and Georges Teyssot add an international and critical context.
This book was published in partnership with the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Awards
- Winner, The Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize
- Long-listed, RBC Taylor Prize
- Winner, Basil Stubbs-Stuart Prize
- Winner, City of Vancouver Book Award
- Winner, Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Book Prize
- Short-listed, Melva J. Dwyer Award
- Winner, Alcuin Society Award for Excellence in Book Design
Editorial Reviews
"This comprehensive volume analyzes Erickson's best work and his ideas, and places him within the mainstream of international architecture in the 20th century."
— Globe & Mail
"A profound document of a book, full of accessible big statement thoughts and awesome illustrations and photographs."
— CD Syndicated
