Carlo Scarpa: Architecture and Design

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Carlo Scarpa was once a virtuoso of light, a master of detail, and a connoisseur of materials. Lately he’s Referred to as a 20th-century master of architecture. To mark the first centenary of Scarpa’s birth, all his works are presented here for the first time. The 250 illustrations cover all 58 of his structures, including the Castelvecchio Museum (Verona), the Olivetti showroom (Venice), and the Brion Tomb in San Vito d’Altivole (Treviso), in addition to his essential glass designs. The book includes essays by leading architects and architecture critics, offering an extensive overview of Scarpa’s life in addition to interpretations of his architecture. Referred to as the “Frank Lloyd Wright of Italy,” Scarpa’s decorative style has develop into a model for architects wishing to restore craft and luscious materials within the up to date manner.

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