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Beschreibung

Neoptolemos Michaelides (1920-92) was a pioneer of modern architecture in Cyprus. All of his designs are based on the desire to develop principles that combine modern architecture with traditional Cypriot construction methods-and the knowledge preserved therein regarding the choice of materials, geographical orientation, natural climate control, and the internal organization of buildings. These principles are rooted in his studies of Western philosophy and even more in his affinity with Eastern philosophical thought, especially the spiritual importance of a harmonious relationship with nature. Between his respect for pure, natural materials and his awareness of elemental forces, his buildings seem both to worship nature and to evoke the Shintoism of Japan.

In this first ever book on the architecture of Neoptolemos Michaelides, the distinguished American architectural historian Kenneth Frampton presents his work in two essays. The first, illustrated with historical photos and documents, is dedicated to thirteen of his most important buildings. The second takes a close look at Michaelides' own home in Nicosia. Newly taken photographs and plan drawings created especially for the book on a 1:100 scale document this extraordinary house in detail. The beautiful volume is rounded out with a concise biography of Michaelides.

Neoptolemos Michaelides (1920-92) was a pioneer of modern architecture in Cyprus. All of his designs are based on the desire to develop principles that combine modern architecture with traditional Cypriot construction methods-and the knowledge preserved therein regarding the choice of materials, geographical orientation, natural climate control, and the internal organization of buildings. These principles are rooted in his studies of Western philosophy and even more in his affinity with Eastern philosophical thought, especially the spiritual importance of a harmonious relationship with nature. Between his respect for pure, natural materials and his awareness of elemental forces, his buildings seem both to worship nature and to evoke the Shintoism of Japan.

In this first ever book on the architecture of Neoptolemos Michaelides, the distinguished American architectural historian Kenneth Frampton presents his work in two essays. The first, illustrated with historical photos and documents, is dedicated to thirteen of his most important buildings. The second takes a close look at Michaelides' own home in Nicosia. Newly taken photographs and plan drawings created especially for the book on a 1:100 scale document this extraordinary house in detail. The beautiful volume is rounded out with a concise biography of Michaelides.

Über den Autor

Kenneth Frampton
ist Architekturhistoriker, Kritiker, Autor zahlreicher Bücher und emeritierter Professor für Architektur an der Columbia University in New York.

Haris Hadjivassiliou
lebt und arbeitet zwischen Italien und Zypern, wo er das Büro Doma Architects führt.

Zusammenfassung
  • First ever book on the Cypriot architect Neoptolemos Michaelides (1920-92)
  • Essays by distinguished architectural historian Kenneth Frampton shed light on 13 key designs by Michaelides and explore his masterpiece, the architect's home in Nicosia
  • The Maria and Neoptolemos Michaelides Residence is documented in detail with photographs newly taken for the book and newly created plans
  • Illuminates Michaelides' endeavor to combine modern architecture with traditional Cypriot building methods and the knowledge preserved therein
Sicherheitshinweis
Sicherheitshinweis entsprechend Art,9 Abs,7 S,2 der GPSR entbehrlich
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Architektur
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: 266 S.
ISBN-13: 9783038604112
ISBN-10: 3038604119
Sprache: Englisch
Neugriechisch (nach 1453)
Herstellernummer: 03860411
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Frampton, Kenneth
Redaktion: Hadjivassiliou, Haris
Herausgeber: Haris Hadjivassiliou
Hersteller: Park Books
Park Books AG
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: GVA Gemeinsame Verlagsauslieferung Göttingen GmbH & Co. KG, Postfach 20 21, D-37010 Göttingen, info@gva-verlage.de
Abbildungen: 93 farbige und 136 s/w-Abbildungen
Maße: 312 x 254 x 32 mm
Von/Mit: Kenneth Frampton
Erscheinungsdatum: 30.10.2025
Gewicht: 1,664 kg
Artikel-ID: 134161716

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