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A powerful exploration of raw materiality and contemporary design, where the architectural past of a building becomes the foundation for bold, refined spaces.Spaces develop a distinct sense of authenticity where traces of the past remain visible.
About the Author: After completing her degree in architecture, Sibylle Kramer worked for gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners in various roles, including Chief Representative in Beijing.
240 Pages
Architecture, Methods & Materials
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A powerful exploration of raw materiality and contemporary design, where the architectural past of a building becomes the foundation for bold, refined spaces.
Spaces develop a distinct sense of authenticity where traces of the past remain visible. This volume showcases projects where raw materials and exposed structures meet contemporary designs characterised by clarity, precision, and respect. It features international examples demonstrating how new architectural interventions can engage sensitively with existing spaces.
These interventions are deliberately placed and functionally conceived, guided by a design language that engages in dialogue with the existing architecture. Through this interplay, a compelling balance emerges between rawness and order. Thus, imperfection becomes a design quality, and the history of a place becomes the foundation for contemporary design.
About the Author
After completing her degree in architecture, Sibylle Kramer worked for gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners in various roles, including Chief Representative in Beijing. In 2001, she established her successful architecture practice in Hamburg, which has received various awards and competition prizes. The architect is also a frequent participant on selection committees for architectural competitions.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 9.5 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Architecture
Sub-Genre: Methods & Materials
Publisher: Braun
Format: Hardcover
Author: Sibylle Kramer
Language: English
Street Date: December 8, 2026
TCIN: 1009609065
UPC: 9783037683200
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-4631
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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