2000s Illustrated Softcover Octavo Set, Wilfried Wang's Som Journal 1-6 - 6 Books

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Wang, Wilfried et al (edited by). SOM Journal 1-6.

Ostifildern: Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2004-2010, 1st edition (exception: 1 & 2, … Read more Wang, Wilfried et al (edited by). SOM Journal 1-6.

Ostifildern: Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2004-2010, 1st edition (exception: 1 & 2, 2006, 2nd edition). English text. 8vo; 1136 pp. Silver pictorial soft covers, slight shelf wear, text interspersed with 1472 illustrations, over 611 in-color. Out of print. Near fine.

Measures: 8.75 x 6.75 x .5 inches each.
Approximate weight: 6 pounds.

Provenance: Ex. Diana and Marc Goldstein (1935-2015), SOM Design and Consulting Partner (1970-1991), responsible for some of SOM's most important architectural and urban planning accomplishments of the 20th century. Unmarked.

The SOM Journal series investigates the conceptual undercurrents of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) projects through a critical lens. Method: Independent jury review process.
Highlight example(s): Journal (J) 1 (2006): Retired SOM partner Walter Netsch interview, designer of the US Air Force Academy. J 2 (2006): Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, NY. J 3 (2004): Includes discussions on 7 World Trade Center, NY. J 4 (2006): Technical Research; The Pin-Fuse Joint system. J 5 (2008): Kinetic Curtainwall Prototype, NY. J 6 (2010): Discussion on Cathedral of Christ the Light project, Oakland, CA.
The J is part of an ongoing series—now reaching over 10 volumes—aimed at initiating internal and external conversations to elevate design quality. See less