The history of architecture, like that of all art forms, has fluctuated over the years between two very marked trends: austerity and opulence of form and concept. Styles have alternated from... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This book introduces the term Maximalism to descibe the current trend of 'more is more' design. An example of a minimalist space is given, juxtaposed against the featured design of a similarly used space (offices vs. offices, restaurants vs. restaurants, etc.). Highlights include the colorful designs of the MTV headquarters, the Queens Museum of Art, and the Christian Lacroix Store in Tokyo. A section on Maximalist furniture closes out the book.
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