Norwegian wood : the thoughtful architecture of Wenche Selmer / Elisabeth Tostrup.
Material type: TextLanguage: English Original language: Norwegian Publisher: New York : Princeton Architectural Press, [2006]Edition: First editionDescription: 208 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps, plans ; 29 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1568985932
- 9781568985930
- Arkitekt Wenche Selmer. English
- 728.37092 22
- NA1273.S438 T6713 2006
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Book | City Campus City Campus Main Collection | 728.37092 SEL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | A276839B |
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"First published in Norwegian in 2002 under the title Wenche Selmer : omtankens arkitektur--en biografi by Gaidaros Forlag"--Opposite of the T.p.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-203).
The thoughtful architecture of Wenche Selmer -- A short biography -- Childhood -- War, family, and education -- Working life -- Jens Selmer - a lifelong collaboration -- Architectural trajectories -- Realism in the spirit of the reconstruction -- Facing international modernism -- Building customs, postmodernism, and new prosperity -- The means of reflection -- Surroundings and usage -- Norwegian Wood a la Wenche Selmer -- Attitudes and roles -- Selmer's approach to critical regionalism -- A woman's life as an architect -- Selmer as a teacher.
"Whether set along the picturesque coast of Norway or in its remote mountains and forests, architect Wenche Selmer's wooden cabins and houses blend effortlessly into their surroundings. Combining local building traditions with modern conveniences, her designs evoke Norway in all its rugged beauty and smart Scandinavian pragmatism. Just looking at these cabins is an invitation to sit down at the lovingly designed dining table for a hearty meal, or to curl up with a book on one of the inviting corner sofas while enjoying the panoramic view through large glass windows. These are houses that, while thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted, were meant first and foremost to be lived in, and it is this accommodation of high design and livability that is partly responsible for their universal appeal. Norwegian Wood is the first book on the life and architecture of Wenche Selmer (1920 1998) one of the few women who gained prominence among European architects in the mid-twentieth century. Fourteen of her beautiful wooden cabins and houses are featured in detailed descriptions, plans, and a wealth of archival images and newly commissioned color photography. Whether you're planning to build your own vacation home, have always loved Scandinavian design or simply enjoy the warmth and sensuality of wooden architecture, you'll find plenty of inspiration here."--Publisher description.
Translated from the Norwegian.
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