Review: Kanner Architects 11 projects

The work of this architecture practice, little known outside of the USA, continues from the traditions of mid-20th century Californian Modernists. This monograph, more in the vein of a catalogue, presents a selection of current projects through bright, sunny and vibrant images of a remarkable body of recent work.

Architecture-Page | Review: Kanner Architects 11 projects by Michael Webb (Introduction)
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Architecture-Page rating

6/10

Reviewed by: Suprio Bhattacharjee

The Review

At the outset, it is very difficult to ascertain where exactly the book wants to place itself. It cautiously sidesteps the expectations of being a monograph, by calling itself a 'survey of recent work.' And with a refreshingly crisp, no-nonsense layout focussing on the presentation of large pictures of work accompanied by limited text, it tends towards the catalogue, if not the coffee-table picture book.

This feel is reinforced by an insightful introduction by internationally renowned writer Mike Webb (often seen on the pages of Frame and The Architectural Review). But perhaps most importantly, what this book depicts is the resurgence of a family-run practice and its foray into, I dare say, 'serious' architectural territory.

Large photographs bring to life each work in its bright, Southern Californian setting, where the practice is based.

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Book Details

Title: Kanner Architects 11 projects
Author: Michael Webb (Introduction)
Publisher: ORO -- Publishers of Architecture, Art and Design
Year: 2007
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
Content pages: 70+
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0977467236
ISBN-13: 978-0977467236

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