Name: Set Pieces
Brand: Birkhäuser
Price: 72 EUR
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9783035627244

Warum ziehen uns Live-Darbietungen nach wie vor in ihren Bann und begeistern uns? Weil wir im Konzert im Kontrast zur allgegenwärtigen aufgezeichneten Unterhaltung eine Unmittelbarkeit erfahren können, die nur "live" möglich ist. Eine gelungene Architektur vermag solche Erlebnisse noch zu intensivieren, indem sie den Wahrnehmungsprozess während der Aufführung unterstützt. Set Pieces stellt einen Bezug zwischen den Positionen führender Künstler:innen und Kritiker:innen anhand von zentralen Gestaltungselementen her, die die Projekte von Diamond Schmitt Architects zu herausragenden Gebäuden für darstellende Kunst und Musik machen. Das Buch bietet eine Dokumentation von fünfzehn Entwurfselementen, die die Wahrnehmung der Darbietung verstärken und prägen – weit über die visuelle Rezeption hinaus. <UL> <LI> Dokumentation der David Geffen Hall im Lincoln Center, New York, Theater an de Parade, Hertogenbosch, National Arts Centre, Ottawa u.a. </LI> <LI> Ein Fotoessay erkundet die Welt hinter den Kulissen dieser berühmten Konzertsäle </LI> <LI> Darstellung der einzigartigen Typologie von Häusern für darstellende Kunst aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln </LI></UL>

Why does live performance continue to engage us? In a world saturated with recorded entertainment, we seek out the intimacy and immediacy of live music and theater. What is the relationship between design and the experiences, perceptions, and memories it engenders? At its best, architecture, a collection of elements - some apparent, some hidden - shapes and intensifies the process and experience of performance. Set Pieces pairs the words of leading artists and critics with details showcasing the design and inner workings from projects by Diamond Schmitt Architects for some of the world’s most remarkable performing-arts buildings. The book provides an immersive study of fifteen design elements that enhance and transform the perception of performance - and evoke experiences that surpass visual understanding. <LI>In-depth documentations of David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, New York, Theater an de Parade, Hertogenbosch, National Arts Centre, Ottawa and others </LI> <LI>A photo essay looks at the backstage world of these famous halls </LI> <LI>Exploration of the unique typology of performing arts buildings from various angles </LI>

“Diamond Schmitt’s portfolio of world-class performing arts venues spans from Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre to the Mariinsky II Theatre in Saint Petersburg. This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at these vital cultural spaces with insights from co-founder Don Schmitt and principal Matthew Lella, and a photo essay that serves as a backstage pass.” (Sydney Shilling in AZURE magazine) *** “A new book by Diamond Schmitt Architects provides detailed designs, photos and illustrations of the firm’s architectural approach to designing performing arts venues in Canada and around the world. [...] The book explores 15 fragments and design elements that make up the spaces to help readers understand the relationship between architecture and performance spaces.” (Angela Gismondi in Journal of Commerce) *** „Mit spannenden Einblicken und in vielen Fragmenten wird so eindrucksvoll herausgearbeitet, wie wichtig diese Gebäude für die Gesellschaft sind: Sie sind nicht nur ein Ort, an dem Musik, Theater und Performancekunst ein Zuhause haben, sondern ein Ort, an dem alle Menschen willkommen sind …“ (Buchtipp in AIT)

Konzertsäle; Akustik; Theaterbauten; Philharmonie

concert halls; acoustics; performance spaces; music spaces

Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings

Architecture for the Performing Arts in Fifteen Fragments

Set Pieces

<A>Diamond Schmitt Architects, Toronto</A>, mit Essays von Justin Davidson, Robert Lepage, Mimi Lien, Robert Pietrusko und Kate Wagner.

<a>Diamond Schmitt Architects, Toronto</a>, with contributions by Justin Davidson, Robert Lepage, Mimi Lien, Robert Pietrusko, and Kate Wagner.

Why does live performance continue to engage us? In a world saturated with recorded entertainment, we seek out the intimacy and immediacy of live music and theater. What is the relationship between design and the experiences, perceptions, and memories it engenders? At its best, architecture, a collection of elements - some apparent, some hidden - shapes and intensifies the process and experience of performance. Set Pieces pairs the words of leading artists and critics with details showcasing the design and inner workings from projects by Diamond Schmitt Architects for some of the world’s most remarkable performing-arts buildings. The book provides an immersive study of fifteen design elements that enhance and transform the perception of performance - and evoke experiences that surpass visual understanding.  In-depth documentations of David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, New York, Theater an de Parade, Hertogenbosch, National Arts Centre, Ottawa and others  A photo essay looks at the backstage world of these famous halls  Exploration of the unique typology of performing arts buildings from various angles 

Why does live performance continue to engage us? In a world saturated with recorded entertainment, we seek out the intimacy and immediacy of