Informal (Architecture) by Cecil Balmond (2002-10-04) Hardcover

I wanted to dislike Informal. I was frothing at the mouth ready to find fault with the book...up until I read it. And it was stellar. I'm actually kind of upset this isn't required reading in my architecture school.The ultimate benefit of reading Informal is in getting a glimpse into how Balmond thinks. Regardless of whether or not the end products were built, seeing how he thinks his way through problems makes you wish his overwhelming creativity would wash off on you. Balmond explores structure as a possibility rather than a limitation. He conceives highly imaginative and innovative solutions that work symbiotically with the architecture. His writes with humane prose and presents his ideas with inquisitive boyishness, in no way belying his erudition.Genius. Pure and simple. Worth every dime.

It's a very good book, and great seller.

This is a book for both architects and structural engineers to read and learn how collaboration between the two can be taken into a higher creative level instead of the status quo.

very quick,and the book is perfect

Gorgeous book! Amazing how she describes how it is to work with the famouse architects of the moment and the creatives solution that she provides to structure issues

This book perfectly encapsulates the art of the engineer and how the very best modern buildings are a blend of architecture and engineering.

the book is perfect, easy texts for an architect to understand and great solutions for formal and informal structures. Cecil is a genious

It was quite interesting to get a look at the somewhat unusual engineering process of Cecil Balmond.And to discover his inputs behind some famous building, from Koolhas, Libeskind to Siza.The book is quite easy to read and don`t think you are going to get a structural crash course from Balmond (I must admit, I was bit disapointed of not finding that) but you do get the kind of passionate and heartily discussions you would get if you had the chance of drinking down a few drinks with Balmond and ending up with his famous sketches he drew on the bar's napkins.Expect a book with graphics and layout of Koolhas' SMLXL / Big fonts, dual-tone pictures.GOod read, good essay, not for someone looking for glossy pictures

Of course I own this WONDERFUL book already, but I wanted to send it to a friend. This book is unique. A perfect example of Cecil Balmond's so eminent thinking and so beautiful writing.

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Non c'è nessun motivo per cui consiglio di prendere questo libro. L'ho odiato e lo odio ancora adesso dopo 8 anni. Capitemi.

this book's condition is worth for this price. the package is good, no big damage. nice deal!

Great book with interesting thoughts and ideas from Cecil Balmond