Building Stata: The Design and Construction of Frank O. Gehry's Stata Center at Mit

by Nancy Joyce

Book Overview

The evolution of a Frank Gehry building, from planning and design and architect-client interaction to construction; with color illustrations throughout.

This stunning, lavishly illustrated book chronicles the entire planning and construction process of the Frank Gehry-designed Ray and Maria Stata Center at MIT. Taking us from the historical background and architectural context at MIT through the interaction of the clients' needs and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262600617
• ISBN13: 9780262600613
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 11.1" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

extremely helpful

This is a must read for anyone who is interested in the process of design and construction of one of the most talented and challenging architects of the modern era. Nancy Joyce is able to take Gehry's ideas and shepherd them to reality - working with the folks "on the ground" who make it happen. I recommend this book to those who aspire to serve as a bridge between a genius and the blue collar folks who actually create the vision; not an easy task. But Nancy Joyce is a master, and this book is a very useful guide.