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Druot, Lacaton & Vassal - Tour Bois Le Pretre (English and German Edition)
Druot Lacaton Vassal Tour Bois Le Pretre - English and German Edition Author:Various This large-format monograph gives an in-depth account of the history, transformation and revitalisation of a 1960s-era residential tower in northern Paris, as seen through the eyes of the French office of Druot, Lacaton & Vassal. It details the architects rationales and perspectives regarding recycling architecture in an economic and cost-effect... more »ive manner, which is ultimately more rewarding than demolishing and rebuilding. With numerous full-colour photographs of both interiors and exteriors, plus drawings, plans, and comparisons of the old and new towers, the book serves as a manifesto to the ideals of reuse and its benefits for architecture and urbanism today.« less