Dominique Perrault, architect [on the occasion of the Exhibition Dominique Perrault, Arquitecto Urbanista, organized by the Spanish Ministry of Public Works and Urbanism in Madrid, in February-March 1999

Dominique Perrault was born in 1953 and has won several prizes for his architecture including the Miles van der Rohe Award for European Architecture in 1997. His work is often characterized by an unadorned austerity and transparency combined with the monumental. This volume presents the complete works of Dominique Perrault, the acclaimed architect of the Bibliotheque nationale de France. It presents 30 buildings and projects in detail, using sketches, plans and photographs. The ultimate monograph on the complete works of Dominique Perrault, the acclaimed architect of the Bibliothque nationale de France. Dominique Perrault was born in 1953 and has won several prizes for his architecture including the Mies van der Rohe Award for European Architecture in 1997. His work is often characterised by an unadorned austerity and transparency combined with the monumental. This can be seen in his Hotel industriel Berlier and the Bibliothque nationale de France in Paris. Perrault's intention that the building, the surroundings and nature should form an enduring unity is revealed in his Velodrome and Olympic Swimming Pool in Berlin. The manner in which Perrault uses materials shows his masterly sense for their technical, optical, tactile and psychological qualities. This is the first comprehensive monograph on Dominique Perrault's work to date. It presents 30 buildings and projects in detail, using sketches, plans and photographs, most of which were especially taken for this book. This visual material is complemented by fascinating and informative texts. Each of Perrault's works is interpreted by a well-known international architect, architectural historian or architecture critic, making this a stimulating and invaluable book on Perrault's oeuvre. Published On The Occasion Of The Exhibition: Dominique Perrault, Arquitecto Urbanista Organized By The Spanish Ministry Of Public Works And Urbanism In Madrid In February-march 1999. Hôtel Industriel Jean-baptiste Berlier -- Water Treatment Plant Sagep -- Irsid -- Usinor-sacilor Conference Center -- Bibliothèque Nationale De France -- Furniture And Steel Fabrics For The Bibliothèque Nationale De France -- The Grand Stadium -- Lu Jia Zui Business District -- Redevelopment Of The Île Sainte-anne -- Redevelopment Of The Unimetal Site -- Centre Technique Du Livre -- Villa Saint-cast -- The Great Greenhouse -- Installation Project For Francis Giacobetti's Work Hymn -- Center Of Security Politics -- Redevelopment Of The Sulzer Site -- Wilhelmgalerie -- Kansai-kan Library -- Kolonihavehus Installation -- Town Hall -- The Museum Of Modern Art -- Great Extension Of The European Union Law Courts -- Alix Factory -- Montigalà Sports Complex -- Lehrter Bahnhof Tower -- Central Mediathèque -- Bench For The Wanas Foundation -- Temple Of Mithra -- Redevelopment Of The Falck Site -- Convention Center -- Olympic Velodrome And Swimming-pool [edited By Albert Ferré ... ] Includes Bibliographical References And Index.