Dream Worlds: Architecture And Entertainment
by admin on May 22, 2010
Architecture built for the purpose of living out a fantasy or for pure pleasure is multiplying at a breathtaking pace. The Mall of America, Dubai’s The Palm, and Brandenburg’s Tropical Island are all examples of architecture that do not fit into the traditional realm of buildings and function. Dream Worlds traces the idea of architecture and entertainment from its earliest incarnations, such as the Colosseum, to the late twentieth century, when examples of “architainment” have proliferated. It examines the post-modern desire for escapism and considers the future of this trend. Florian Holzherr’s photographs capture each site as architectural structure, while complementary photographs by the author illustrate the sites in da [Read More...]
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Prestel book are always excellent. DREAM WORLDS continues that trajectory. Herwig and Hoizherr, both based in Munich FRG, know their material and have provided the insightful text with very appropriate illustrations. I like their academic lite touch with useful definitions and data as well as some fascinating new historical information gathered from their worldwide sources. For the parts examing the USA, I would suggest a supplemental reading (DESERT AMERICA: TERRITORY OF PARADOX).
Oliver Herwig and Florian Helzherr’s DREAM WORLDS: ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENT offers up the concept of architecture as entertainment within itself, surveying a history of such architectural entertainments from ancient Rome to future visions. From entertainment-housing structures and malls to entire entertainment cities such as Las Vegas, chapters cover resorts, theme parks, amusement centers and more.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch