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Kengo KumaBreathing ArchitectureThe teahouse of the Museum of Applied Arts FrankfurtVolker Fischer, Ulrich SchneiderBirkhauser BostonEnglish, GermanISBN: 978-3-7643-8787-7Pages: 131 pages (soft cover)Published: 2008Kengo Kuma's Teahouse is a masterly reinterpretation of a classicalJapanese building type. Delivered in August 2007 for the Park of theFrankfurt Museum of Applied Arts (a Richard Meier Building), Kuma'sinnovative structure in flexible, semi-transparent, 'breathing' Tenara-Membrane - inflated by means of a pneumatic system to a blossomlike form - houses in the interior the classical elements for Japanesetea ceremony. Integrated LED technology allows the use of theteahouse at night; the interior can be heated by way of themembrane.The monograph, including an original text by Kuma himself, gives anin-depth documentation of this lyrical temporary structure – anoutstanding example of ephemeral architecture, combining poetryand technology - with many unpublished sketches, technical plansand with splendid colour photographs.Internet sale: www.birkhauser.comBook reviews from TensiNews 18
TensiNews 17Fabric ArchitectureCreative Resources for Shade, Signage and ShelterSamuel J. ArmijosW. W. Norton & Co.EnglishISBN-10: 0393732363ISBN-13: 978-0393732368Pages: 304 pages (hardcover), 476 colour photographsPublished: 1 edition (16 Nov 2008)Fabric Architecture is a resource catalogue devoted to celebratingmembrane structures. With over 300 examples of awnings, tents,umbrellas, and tensioned membrane structures from around theworld, it is the reference book for ideas and inspiration.As an added feature, there are six fabric samples included in thebook: PTFE from Saint Gobain, Coated PVC and PVC mesh fromFerrari, HDPE from Multiknit, Silicone coated fiberglass from Atexand Gore’s Tenara.The book can be used as a reference guide, course book, a sellingtool or as a gift for your employees, clients, family and friends.Internet sale: www.wwnorton.comBook reviews from TensiNews 19
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