Theoretical Practice David Chipperfield 1994 Hardcover Architecture Book Rare
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Item Specifics
- Title: Theoretical Practice
- Author: David Chipperfield
- Format: Hardcover
- Publication Year: 1994
- Publisher: Ellipsis London Ltd / Artemis
- Language: English
- ISBN: 1-874056-71-4
rare first-edition copy of “Theoretical Practice” by David Chipperfield (1994). This scarce architectural monograph stands as the practice’s most significant early publication. Instead of merely showcasing completed works, it acts as an intellectual blueprint—focusing on conceptual, early, and unrealized projects that laid the foundational philosophy for Chipperfield’s legendary career. It is an essential volume for architectural historians, collectors, and practitioners.
Condition Details:
- Dust Jacket: Present and structurally intact with no major rips or tears. Please note there is some typical, minor sun-fading on the spine from sitting on a bookshelf, which is very common for this specific bright dust jacket printing.
- Cover & Binding: Tight, sturdy binding with straight boards.
- Interior Pages: Clean, crisp pages free from notations, highlighting, or dog-ears. As if not read.
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- Pritzker Prize Laureate Connection: David Chipperfield won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize. Monographs published before an architect wins this award always skyrocket in demand among institutions and collectors.
- The Foundation of His Career: Published in 1994, this stands as his practice’s first major publication. Instead of finished structures, it outlines the conceptual, raw theories and early unbuilt projects that defined his legendary minimalist aesthetic.
- Out of Print (OOP): This book was printed in a limited run by Ellipsis/Artemis and has been out of print for decades, making physical copies exceedingly rare.
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