Domus: Domus 1970-1979
Domus: Domus 1970-1979
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Founded in 1928 as a “living diary” by the great Milanese architect and designer Gio Ponti, domus has been hailed as the world’s most influential architecture and design journal. With style and rigor, it has reported on the major themes and stylistic movements in industrial, interior, product, and structural design.This fresh reprint of the 1970s domus coverage brings together the most important features from an era marking seismic changes in architecture and design. It was a time when individualism gained momentum as a novel style, and we began to notice the first postmodernist tendencies. Faced with the global energy crisis, architects and designers imbued their methods with a new ecological awareness. For work to be featured in the magazine it had to offer function, spatial clarity, intellectual persuasion, relevant originality, and/or grace. Those groundbreaking projects and practitioners that made the cut include Shiro Kuramata, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Richard Meier, the modernist structures by Foster Associates and the Centre Georges Pompidou by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers.domus distilledSeven volumes spanning 1928 to 1999Over 4,000 pages featuring influential projects by the most important designers and architectsOriginal layouts and all covers, with captions providing navigation and contextIntroductory essays by renowned architects and designersEach edition comes with an appendix featuring texts translated into English, many of which were previously only available in ItalianA comprehensive index in each volume listing both designers’ and manufacturers’ names
Domus: Domus 1970-1979
Domus: Domus 1970-1979 Book Description
Readers will find Domus: Domus 1970-1979 a vivid snapshot of a decade that reshaped architecture and design. This English reprint is available at Kalimat Bookstore Online and offers a compelling journey through the bold ideas that defined the 1970s. Founded in 1928 by Milanese architect Gio Ponti, Domus grew into the world’s most influential design journal, and this volume captures its daring spirit.
The story unfolds during a time when individualism surged and the first hints of post‑modernism appeared. Meanwhile, the global energy crisis pushed architects to adopt ecological thinking. Consequently, projects featured in Domus had to combine function, spatial clarity, and a touch of grace. Throughout the pages, readers can see how designers responded to social and environmental challenges with inventive solutions.
Fans of groundbreaking design will meet icons such as Shiro Kuramata, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, and Richard Meier. Additionally, the volume showcases modernist structures by Foster Associates and the iconic Centre Georges Pompidou by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. Moreover, the original layouts preserve the magazine’s visual strength, letting you experience each article as it first appeared.
Key Features of Domus: Domus 1970-1979
Each of the seven volumes spanning 1928 to 1999 presents over 4,000 pages of influential projects. The guide includes original covers and captions that help you navigate the material easily. Furthermore, introductory essays by renowned architects provide context and deepen your understanding of each era.
Readers can also explore an appendix that translates many Italian texts into English for the first time. This added value means you gain access to insights that were previously inaccessible to non‑Italian speakers. In addition, a comprehensive index at the end of each volume lists designers and manufacturers, making research quick and efficient.
Why Read This Book?
Many readers appreciate the blend of history and contemporary relevance found in this collection. The book helps you discover how 1970s designers addressed ecological concerns, a theme that still resonates today. Because the selections highlight projects that met high standards of function and originality, you can draw inspiration for modern practice.
Moreover, the rich visual content encourages you to explore the aesthetic evolution of the decade. Whether you are a student, professional, or design enthusiast, the volume offers a treasure trove of ideas to explore and apply. Therefore, it serves both as a reference work and an enjoyable reading experience.
About This Book
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