An Engineer Imagines
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (830 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849944237 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Among the hundreds of buildings he worked on, his most notable masterpieces include the Sydney Opera House, the Pompidou Centre, the Menil Collection, and Lloyd's of London. A director of Ove Arup & Partners and a partner in Paris-based RFR, in 1992 Peter Rice was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal for Architecture.. About the AuthorPeter Rice (1935–1992) was perhaps the most influential structural engineer of the twentieth century
"Excellenta must read" according to Andrew Eisen. this is a classic and gets better with each rereading. Peter Rice is a Legend, one of the best architectural books I have Garyion If your an architect, engineer or into design this book is simply brilliant.Collaborating with some of the worlds best or architects on their iconic buildings, you have probably visited some of his work already - Sydney Opera House, Pompidou Centre. He as worked with Pritzker Prize winners, including Richard Rogers, Norman Foster, Renzo Piano, and Zaha Hadid.One remarkable project is the Full Moon Theater - featured on the cover. []. Structural This book is wonderful for insight into one of the most brilliant engineering minds of our time. It should also serve as an inspiration and motivator for structural engineers (AND ARCHITECTS) to think beyond the comforts of the norm. It does a splendid job of showcasing some of Mr. Rice's work.
The long-awaited reissue of the autobiography of Peter Rice, acclaimed as one of the greatest structural engineers of the twentieth century. He admits he became an engineer by accident, tentatively feeling his way through a career without a natural instinct. Rice writes about the role of the engineer in society, and his own creative approach. Rice's compelling and beautifully written autobiography is perfect for those who want to better understand postwar buildings and our concrete environment, or are budding students of engineering and architecture.. An Engineer Imagines gives a rare glimpse into the mind and philosophy of Peter Rice, a man who, in Renzo Piano's words, could design structures “like a pianist who can play with his eyes shut.” Collaborating with many of the finest architects on buildings that became icons of contemporary design—including the Sydney Opera House, Pompidou Centre, Menil Collection, and Lloyd's of London—he brought a uniquely poetic feeling to his work. But as he takes you through each of his projects, one by one, you can trace his development from graduate to veter
Among the hundreds of buildings he worked on, his most notable masterpieces include the Sydney Opera House, the Pompidou Centre, the Menil Collection, and Lloyd's of London. Peter Rice (1935–1992) was perhaps the most influential structural engineer of the twentieth century. A director of Ove Arup & Partners and a partner in Paris-based RFR, in 1992 Peter Rice was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal for Architecture.