Will Bruder: Recent Works (Planet Architecture) [Abridged, Unknown format] [CD-ROM]

in-D (Author), Dana Hutt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1999

"Will Bruder: Recent Works" is the second in a series of monographs featuring the works of individual architects by PlanetArchitecture.com. Six projects are include on this CD-ROM. The Townsend Residence is a high expressive oasis which captures the beauty and serenity of the desert landscape. The Byrne Residence, inspired by the desert canyons, utilizes the play of light to dramatic spatial effects. The Deer Valley Rock Art Center minimizes its appearance on the site to maximize its effectiveness in orienting visitors to the exhibits. Here, reduction is used to heighten our awareness of materials, forms and functions of the Center. Riddell Advertising demonstrates the ability of architecture to make workplaces practical, yet enjoyable. The Phoenix Central Library embodies the spirit which inspires the mind to open up and expand. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is truly an artistic expression in its own right. Its use of light, materials, and space creates an equally compelling place to exhibit contemporary art. The works together represent a variety of types and aesthetics which are unified by their observance of time and place, materials and forms, beauty and function.

This CD-ROM features an intuitive, multi-referenced interface used to access the entire e-archive (electronic archive) of video interviews, photographs, writings, virtual reality panoramas, and drawings. The unique graphical interface takes full advantage of the interactive media and makes the self guided explorations both user friendly and enjoyable. This e-archive provides comprehensive documentation and virtual experiences unparalleled by any single medium. Over 160 photographs of interiors, exteriors, and details document these projects like never before. More than 60 virtual reality panoramas (allowing 360 degree panning) take you there "virtually." A 30 minute video interview with Will Bruder brings new insights in understanding his unique and innovative works. A comprehensive collection of drawings (plans, elevations, sections, and concept sketches), models, and renderings allow you to study and analyze each project. Guest Editor, Dana Hutt provides a 33 minute video overview of Bruder's career. She also introduces each project in a narrated slide show format (49 minutes in all).

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About the Author

in-D.com publishes interactive e-archives (electronic archives) on CD-ROM. The Planet Architecture Series is the first series on contemporary and modern architecture. The PA Series enhances our appreciation of architecture by increasing our understanding of the built environment through the integration of video interviews, photographs, text, VR panoramic views, drawings and models, the e-archive transcends the capabilities of traditional media. The intuitive, multi-referenced interface allows the user a self-directed experience of entire e-archive. The PA Series provides comprehensive documentation and virtual experiences unparalleled by any single medium. Other titles include: Volume One: - Recent Houses (4 houses by Eric Owen Moss, RoTo, Will Bruder, and Scogin Elam Bray), Volume Two -Recent Houses (5 houses by Morphosis, Mark Mack, Frank Israel, and Rick Joy), Volume Three - Bay Area Modern (4 houses by Jim Jennings, Ann Fougeron, Fernau Hartman, and Robert Swatt), Volume Four - 4 Tokyo Houses (4 houses by Hitoshi Abe, Jun Aoki, ADH Architects and Tezuka Architects), R.M. Schindler - 4 Houses (Kings Rd. House, How House, Tischler House, and Kallis House), R.M. Schinder - 1933-1942 (Rodriguez house, Oliver house, de Keyser house and Droste house), Will Bruder - Recent Works (Townsend house, Byrne house, Phoenix Central Library, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Riddell Advertising, and the Deer Valley rock Art Center), Eric Owen Moss - Recent Works (projects spanning 15 years at Conjunctive Points - a mix use revitalization of a post-industrial warehouse district), and Morphosis - Recent Works (Hypo-Alpe-Adria-Center, Diamond Ranch High School, Stadion Salzburg-Wals, 101 Pedestrian Bridge, Palenque at Centro JVC, Wettbewerb Kunsthaus Graz, University of Toronto Graduate. Student Housing).

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: in-D media; Abridged edition (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893801039
• ISBN-13: 978-1893801035
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,946,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Immersive, and inspirational, September 7, 2000

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Oliver Hoffmann (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Will Bruder: Recent Works (Planet Architecture) (CD-ROM)

Let me start by saying that I'm not a big fan of "books on CD." This volume on Will Bruder, the first I've seen from in-D, is possibly the best use of the CD-ROM format that I've seen. With minimal use of text on screen, "Will Bruder-Recent Works" brings his vision and architecture to life in a way that the printed volume cannot. The navigational interface is unexpected, yet highly intuitive. Excellent coverage of the architect's works includes detailed floorplans, lush photography, and 360x360 (full immersion) panoramas that are probably the next best thing to being there. Insightful video interviews with Will are cut into manageable lengths and organized by topic. I can't wait to see more of the Planet Architecture series!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A walk through Bruder's work, January 7, 2004

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martha garcia (Canoga Park, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Will Bruder: Recent Works (Planet Architecture) (CD-ROM)

When I came across this CD, I was quite hesitant about buying it because, I felt more comfortable investing my money on a book rather than unfamiliar CD, not knowing what kind of content it would have. Luckily for me I couldn't find any books about Will Bruder, that I urgently needed. So I decided to try planet architecture. I was quiet impressed with what I found. Besides really valuable information, such as drawings, photos, panoramas, and interviews; the design and layout of the CD is very clear making it very easy to gain valuable knowledge and understanding of Bruder's work. For example, most of the drawings have points of reference that you can click on to view a picture of that exact point. The panorama option works kind of the same, but instead of just getting one view (picture) front a reference point, this feature lets you rotate around the point so you can better appreciate the architecture, like if you were physically in these buildings.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great new way to get inside architecture!, October 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Will Bruder: Recent Works (Planet Architecture) (CD-ROM)

The cd-rom format offers an expanded range of possibilities for architecture publishing in the future! The projects are covered in amazing detail- its possible to pick a point on the plan and view photographs from that spot. In addition you can view enlarged sets of drawings and extensive photographic documentation. Dana Hutt's commentary is well researched and insightful, and the realtime interviews and slide shows with both of them is the next best thing to seeing a lecture in person. A very exciting format!