All human-made structures are “incomplete,” according to author Michael Mehaffy – that is, they embody abstract information that necessarily leaves out essential aspects of reality. This important concept from mathematics and philosophy has new relevance for today’s human challenges, Mehaffy argues. For “incompleteness” need not be a problem – but we must understand its nature, and be prepared to work toward a “right adjustment of the process of abstraction,” in the words o...

- 12 city walks along modernist gems -

Toerist Modernist is a tribute to Belgium’s lesser-known modernist heritage. It all started with

an online heritage platform. In 2019, Gerlin Heestermans created toeristmodernist.be to share her passion for beautiful modernist houses and buildings and draw attention to their heritage value and vulnerability. Many of them currently do not have official monument status. Since then, spotting these gems, and ringing people’s doorbell to ask if she can ta...

Using the notion of "Realdesign", as a parallel to Realpolitik, the authors aim to highlight political, social and methodological obstacles when designers turn to design thinking, participation and "living labs", with the hope of changing the world for the better.

Michel de Klerk was the great inspirer of the Amsterdam School, the Dutch expressionist movement in architecture. Besides a brilliant architect he was also a versatile artist. 'The Rembrandt among architects' made drawings and paintings and designed furniture and interiors. De Klerk created an innovative language of forms and brought beauty to the working class. This book reveals the versatility of his work through lavish images and quotes from De Klerk himself and his contemporaries.

Dit boek beschrijft hoe Rotterdam in dertig jaar tijd is uitgegroeid tot dé hoogbouwstad van Nederland. Daarnaast werpt het boek een blik in de toekomst en kijkt het vanuit 2050 terug op de huidige situatie. Verschillende essays belichten aspecten die cruciaal zijn bij de verdere ontwikkeling van hoogbouw in Rotterdam. Tot slot wordt een overzicht geboden van de 48 hoogbouwprojecten die op dit moment op de tekentafels liggen of in aanbouw zijn.

The renowned Belgian architectural firm BINST ARCHITECTS celebrates 50 years of history with UNTITLED, a major conceptual and analytical book that offers readers an insight into their multidisciplinary oeuvre. It offers a transparent look at BINST ARCHITECTS' renewed approach to creativity, individuality and expertise, as well as heralding a leap of innovation within the firm. The 1250 (!) page book consists of 8 complementary themes that together form the barcode against which 150 of the fir...

Transcending the boundaries of traditional portfolios, Morphē by Van Damme•Vandeputte Architects is much

more than a collection of architectural achievements. It is a profound exploration of the architects’ journey and an ode to the power of architecture to instigate change, shape environments, and evoke a symphony of emotions that resonate deep within the human soul.

Morphē, meaning ‘form’ or ‘shape’, encapsulates this transformative essence; this book invites you to explore th...