Elements : a series of 15 books accompanying the exhibition Elements of Architecture at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale /
Elements of architecture at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale
Rem Koolhaas ; editor in chief, James Westcott ; editors, Ben Davis [and six others] ; contributors, Tom Avermaete [and five others] ; associate editors, Rebecca Bego [and 6 others].
- 15 volumes (1592 pages) : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Title from slipcase. Issued in slipcase. "A group of students from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, led by by Rem Koolhaas/AMO and Stephen Trüby, and organized by Dean Mohsen Mostafavi, were engaged in a multi-year research studio in Rotterdam and Cambridge, which formed the basis of this book and the exhibition 'Elements of Architecture' at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale"--Colophon, page 3 of cover of each volume. "Rem Koolhaas, AMO, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Irma Boom" appears in the statement of responsibility for each volume in addition to any other names given.
Includes bibliographical references.
[1] Floor / Keller Easterling -- [2] Wall --[3] Ceiling / Manfredo di Robilant, C-Lab -- [4] Roof / Jiren Feng, Fang Zhenning, Stephan Petermann -- [5] Door -- [6] Window / Manfredo di Robilant, Niklas Maak -- [7] Façade / Alejandro Zaera-Polo -- [8] Balcony / Tom Avermaete -- [9] Corridor / Stephan Trüby, Hans Werlemann, Kevin McLeod -- [10] Fireplace / Sebastien Marot [11] Toilet -- [12] Stair / Friedrich-Mielke-Institut für Scalalogie, Stephan Trüby -- [13] Escalator -- [14] Elevator -- [15] Ramp.