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Architect Jef Van Oevelen: Social Content in Architecture

Architect Jef Van Oevelen: Social Content in Architecture

By (author) Georges Goffin
By (author) Nel Lernout
By (author) Jo van Bouwel
By (author) Jef van Oevelen

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A monograph on the work of Belgian architect Jef Van Oevelen.
Full Description

For Belgian architect Jef Van Oevelen (b. 1955) architecture is more than merely solving a technical puzzle or playing with volumes. Architecture is about materializing goals and values within a historical, sociological, political and economic reality. His internship and co-operation with the legendary Antwerp avant-garde architect Georges Baines was pivotal in the development of this vision and philosophy. Only by contextualizing architecture correctly and by respecting materials, people, possibilities and boundaries one can achieve authenticity and sincerity.

From these principles, he has been working since 1987. Next to designing smaller projects and renovating private houses, participation in various competitions also made him familiar with large-scale projects. Something that has already resulted in contracts for schools, office buildings, libraries, cultural institutions and above all many public and social housing projects.

Text in English and Dutch.

Specifications
Publisher
Stichting Kunstboek
ISBN
9789058564900
Published
8th Dec 2014
Binding
Hardback
Territory
USA & Canada
Size
9.65 in x 9.65 in
Pages
320 Pages
Illustrations
250 color, b&w
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