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Space Packed: The Architecture of Alfred Neumann
Alfred Neumann (1900–1968) was a Czech architect whose work was wrought in the context of postwar modernism and the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Today, his influence and impact have been largely forgotten, but, in their time, Neumann’s original designs received praise and elicited controversy in almost equal measure, offering exciting new possibilities to the modernist mainstream.
Space Packed renews attention to this pioneering architect who made a vast contribution to modern architecture and had a lasting impact on Israel’s broader architectural culture. Drawing on Neumann’s writings and close study of both built and unbuilt projects, Rafi Segal discusses the development of Neumann’s architectural theory and methodology and documents his built works from the 1950s and ’60s against the backdrop of contemporary architectural discourse and the demands of the newly created State of Israel. The book also features a complete, chronological catalog of Neumann’s buildings and designs, fully illustrated, including many previously unpublished photographs, drawings, and sketches.
The first book to provide a detailed account of Neumann’s work, Space Packed celebrates the career of this highly skilled and innovative architect, and it will be welcomed by architects and architectural historians.
Space Packed renews attention to this pioneering architect who made a vast contribution to modern architecture and had a lasting impact on Israel’s broader architectural culture. Drawing on Neumann’s writings and close study of both built and unbuilt projects, Rafi Segal discusses the development of Neumann’s architectural theory and methodology and documents his built works from the 1950s and ’60s against the backdrop of contemporary architectural discourse and the demands of the newly created State of Israel. The book also features a complete, chronological catalog of Neumann’s buildings and designs, fully illustrated, including many previously unpublished photographs, drawings, and sketches.
The first book to provide a detailed account of Neumann’s work, Space Packed celebrates the career of this highly skilled and innovative architect, and it will be welcomed by architects and architectural historians.
352 pages, Hardcover
Published January 15, 2018
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December 6, 2024
This is the only monograph of architect Alfred Neumann. He had a short-lived career and didn’t complete many projects but was a very innovative and pioneering architect.
The author worked alongside Neumann’s partner and interviewed colleagues and family members too. The book is well-researched and starts with about 100 pages of text explaining the origins of Neumann’s architectural philosophy.
The next section covered each project, both built and unbuilt. Each project gets a short intro followed by numerous photos, mostly black and white. Some projects have several dozen photos and architectural drawings. It is very well illustrated.
It’s unfortunate Neumann did not live longer to further develop and implement his architectural imagination. It would be nice to have more of an update on the current status of the built works perhaps with more recent photos.
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The author worked alongside Neumann’s partner and interviewed colleagues and family members too. The book is well-researched and starts with about 100 pages of text explaining the origins of Neumann’s architectural philosophy.
The next section covered each project, both built and unbuilt. Each project gets a short intro followed by numerous photos, mostly black and white. Some projects have several dozen photos and architectural drawings. It is very well illustrated.
It’s unfortunate Neumann did not live longer to further develop and implement his architectural imagination. It would be nice to have more of an update on the current status of the built works perhaps with more recent photos.
Photos of the actual book on Amazon
Displaying 1 of 1 review