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Architecture for the Arts | The De Santos & Sicardi Galleries

Foreword by Lars Lerup Introduction by Fernando Brave Epilogue by Anna Mod

Architecture for the Arts – De Santos & Sicardi Galleries is a unique book that details the thinking and design process behind two, multiple award-winning and frequently published, commercial art galleries. This book explores the numerous counterpoints between the two projects, their relevance as part of Houston’s distinctive architectural landscape, and the architect’s commitment to creating space to view and celebrate art.

This volume also explores the relationship between the permanent and the temporary, the built and the displayed, the design process and the buildings’ function: a true voyage into the poetry that starts with early design concepts and continues through the use of these two celebrated projects.

Available online: HERE

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Unexpect The Works of Michael Ryan Architects

Unexpect is a monograph of the work of Michael Ryan Architects, a practice based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Written by Michael Ryan, it is far from being a conventional architectural monograph. Through storytelling, he takes a fresh and perceptive look at the work of the rm. Projects are documented with detailed photographic explorations and descriptions that embody Michael Ryan’s architectural vision, talent, and principles.

Also included is a comprehensive appendix of plans and elevations for each project. The monograph features the philosophy of the rm as well as a brief history of Michael Ryan’s education, career, and main influences. The firm’s collaborative approach is shown through the interior design work of Ryan’s wife, Randee Spelkoman. The introduction is written by the respected academic Gray Read who was a classmate of Ryan’s at the University of Pennsylvania.

Purchase link: HERE