Elements : a series of 15 books accompanying the exhibition Elements of Architecture at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale /
Elements of architecture at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale
Rem Koolhaas ; editor in chief, James Westcott ; editors, Ben Davis [and six others] ; contributors, Tom Avermaete [and five others] ; associate editors, Rebecca Bego [and 6 others].
- 15 volumes (1592 pages) : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm.
Title from slipcase. Issued in slipcase. "A group of students from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, led by by Rem Koolhaas/AMO and Stephen Trüby, and organized by Dean Mohsen Mostafavi, were engaged in a multi-year research studio in Rotterdam and Cambridge, which formed the basis of this book and the exhibition 'Elements of Architecture' at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale"--Colophon, page 3 of cover of each volume. "Rem Koolhaas, AMO, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Irma Boom" appears in the statement of responsibility for each volume in addition to any other names given.
[1] Floor / Keller Easterling -- [2] Wall --[3] Ceiling / Manfredo di Robilant, C-Lab -- [4] Roof / Jiren Feng, Fang Zhenning, Stephan Petermann -- [5] Door -- [6] Window / Manfredo di Robilant, Niklas Maak -- [7] Façade / Alejandro Zaera-Polo -- [8] Balcony / Tom Avermaete -- [9] Corridor / Stephan Trüby, Hans Werlemann, Kevin McLeod -- [10] Fireplace / Sebastien Marot [11] Toilet -- [12] Stair / Friedrich-Mielke-Institut für Scalalogie, Stephan Trüby -- [13] Escalator -- [14] Elevator -- [15] Ramp.