Author: Pastuschka Bernd
Place: Europe
Publisher: Bayer Material sciences AG and Bayer Sheet
Year: 2007
Pages: 196
ISBN: 978-81-904759-0-7
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Modern Architecture
Keyword: Contemporary Architecture, Design
Classification: 720
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B742
Contents: Message of Greeting from the German Foreign Minister An Architecture of Calmness Acknowledgements Introduction Essays Selected Projects About GMP Appendix
Abstract: *Building the Future: The Architecture of von Gerkan, Marg and Partners* explores the influential work of the German architectural firm GMP, focusing on their philosophy of calmness, clarity, and precision. Featuring a message from the German Foreign Minister, the book examines GMP’s unique approach, balancing innovation with tradition. Essays provide insights into the firm’s impact on public, commercial, and cultural architecture, while selected projects highlight their commitment to sustainability and aesthetic harmony. An overview of GMP’s history and global influence is complemented by appendices, offering deeper insight into the firm’s portfolio and vision for the future of architecture.