David Chipperfield: Reflections on Architectural Practice
Selected Writing
Edited by Sarah Handelman. Introduction by Kenneth Frampton. Text by David Chipperfield.
A small but mighty compilation of Chipperfield's manifold writings on architectural theory and praxis
Since establishing his office more than four decades ago, British architect David Chipperfield (born 1953) has often turned to writing to make sense of his profession. Operating by turns as theorist, polemicist and editor, Chipperfield has drawn upon various forms of rhetoric and published across various platforms—including books, articles and lectures—in order to articulate his vision of an architectural practice that questions accepted truths and embraces the tangible qualities that shape our lives. This compact volume compiles Chipperfield's diverse writings from the entirety of his career. It also features original texts that reveal the architect's personal insights on his practice as well as a new introduction to his 2023 Pritzker Prize lecture by fellow architect and critic, Kenneth Frampton. Subverting the conventional presentation of an architect's career through their built work, this volume testifies to the rigorous thought that drives a generative practice.
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David Chipperfield: Reflections on Architectural Practice Selected Writing
Published by Walther König, Köln. Edited by Sarah Handelman. Introduction by Kenneth Frampton. Text by David Chipperfield.
A small but mighty compilation of Chipperfield's manifold writings on architectural theory and praxis
Since establishing his office more than four decades ago, British architect David Chipperfield (born 1953) has often turned to writing to make sense of his profession. Operating by turns as theorist, polemicist and editor, Chipperfield has drawn upon various forms of rhetoric and published across various platforms—including books, articles and lectures—in order to articulate his vision of an architectural practice that questions accepted truths and embraces the tangible qualities that shape our lives.
This compact volume compiles Chipperfield's diverse writings from the entirety of his career. It also features original texts that reveal the architect's personal insights on his practice as well as a new introduction to his 2023 Pritzker Prize lecture by fellow architect and critic, Kenneth Frampton. Subverting the conventional presentation of an architect's career through their built work, this volume testifies to the rigorous thought that drives a generative practice.
