Architecture by Herzog & de Meuron, wall painting by Rémy Zaugg : a work for Roche Basel / [a book by Rémy Zaugg ; edited by Michele Zaugg-Röthlisberger ; text, Rémy Zaugg ... and others ; English translation, Catherine Schelbert, Charles Penwarden].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zaugg, Rémy, 1943-2005.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

F. Hoffmann-La Roche & Co--Buildings.

F. Hoffmann-La Roche & Co.

Mural painting and decoration, Swiss--Switzerland--Basel--20th century.

Mural painting and decoration, Swiss.

Herzog & de Meuron.

Zaugg, Rémy, 1943-2005.

Zaugg, Rémy.

Buildings--Switzerland--Basel.

Buildings.

Switzerland--Basel.

Physical Description:

125 pages : illustrations (some color), plans ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Basel ; Boston : Birkhäuser, [2001]

Summary:

Between 1996 and 2000 the renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron built a new research centre together with a library, auditorium and cafeteria for the pharmaceutical company Roche in Basle. Situated on the outskirts of the town on the edge of the industrial area, the building was to include a closed section for laboratories yet should also be publicly accessible: the ideal starting point for an interdisciplinary solution. Artist R??my Zaugg worked together with the architects developing the colours used. In particular he created a dramatic blue wall which separates public and restricted areas. This publication documents the entire project from its genesis to the completed construction, using texts, sketches, plans and photographs. More than a mere monograph, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative collaboration occuring between architects and artists.

Contents:

The architect: A building as an interface Sketches, text, plans / Herzog & de Meuron 16

The scientist: Innovation means creativity, passion and courage / Rene Imhof 37

The artist: Genesis of the work, diary, 1998-2000 / Remy Zaugg 65

Collaborations Remy Zaugg and Herzog & de Meuron, overview / Eva Schmidt 120.

ISBN:

3764366222

OCLC:

49286362