Description
This illustrated hardcover book, written by Dominique Serrell and Michèle Champenois, looks at Ricardo Bofill’s work in France and the political context around major urban projects. It’s a strong pick for architecture and urban planning readers who want a detailed, document-based view of Bofill’s French years, including projects like Les Halles and landmark developments from the 1970s and 1980s.
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Ricardo Bofill by Dominique Serrell and Michèle Champenois focuses on Bofill’s role in France from 1972 to 1985 and the debates surrounding his proposals and built work. Designed as a fully illustrated diary, it traces the close relationship between architecture and politics under Valéry Giscard d’Estaing and François Mitterrand. The narrative draws on witness accounts and the Taller archives, making it an engaging architecture book for readers who like context as much as imagery.
Keep it on a coffee table for browsing the visual material, or dip in chapter by chapter when you want a focused dose of French urban history. It also works well as a reference for students and design professionals looking for a project-driven case study. As a gift, it’s an easy choice for fans of modern architecture and ambitious city-scale planning.
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Dimensions
W24.5 x D3.2 x H33.0 cm / W9.65" x D1.26" x H12.99"
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