Nordic Light: Modern Scandinavian Architecture

This book celebrates established icons, newly discovered gemsand contemporary masterworks that represent the highest expressionof Scandinavian design and response to their environment. Fiftyprojects are featured in detail, ordered according to the way inwhich different light conditions have imparted particular qualitieson the buildings. Henry Plummer treats his subject from a uniquelyauthoritative perspective in which his words resonate directly withhis artfully taken images. Books that give a true sense of themagical light that have shaped great buildings are rare: this is apublication to savour. Nine chapters present established icons,newly discovered gems and contemporary masterworks, according tothe way in which different light conditions have impartedparticular qualities to buildings. Among the buildings featured areArne Jacobsens town hall in Arhus, Denmark, Alvar Aaltos VillaMairea in Finland, Klas Anshelms Malmo Konsthall in Sweden, andmany others. Each chapter features an introduction, which tracesthe nature, quality and cultural history of that aspect oflight.

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...surveys the imaginative ways designers have engaged with theregion's natural light.