Michael Balz: Shells and Visions 2023rd Edition John Chilton

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 303119263X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3031192630
• Author(s): John Chilton

This book presents a review of the work of the architect Michael Balz, pioneer of concrete-shell architecture. It discusses his projects, both realized and unbuilt, many being designed in collaboration with the renowned Swiss engineer Heinz Isler.

Profusely illustrated with original drawings and photographs, Michael Balz: Shells and Visions caters to the increasing interest in the design and construction of free-form reinforced concrete shells consequent on the advent of 3D modelling and form-finding software. The book describes architectural designs and practical construction issues to motivate contemporary shell designers.

Balz’s experience of dealing with such difficulties as incompatibility with non-structural features and the insertion of windows into shells, and the assessment of buildings’ long-term performance allow readers to learn more easily how to cope with such issues in their own work.

The book introduces Michael Balz, his early workwith other architects, including

Table contents:

Introduction.-

Evolution/Organic Architecture.-

Built Shells.-

Balz House, Stetten (1980).-

Competitions.-

Unrealised Shell Projects.-

Urban Space Structures.

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