ABCD springer.com Just Released New Books July 2011 Sorted by author and title within the main subject springer.com Architecture & Design 2 Kunstbank Ferrum - Kulturwerkstätte, Waidhofen / Ybbs, Austria; J. Portugali, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel Architecture & Design Niederösterreichische Landesbibliothek, St. Pölten, Austria (Eds.) Complexity, Cognition and the City Alles eine Frage der Kultur / A R. Finsterwalder, Finsterwalderarchitekten, Stephanskirchen, Germany; W. Wang, Hoidn Wang Partner GbR, Berlin, Germany Question of Culture Complexity, Cognition and the City aims at a deeper (Eds.) Der Beitrag von Bene zur Entwicklung eines Architektur- und understanding of urbanism, while invoking, on an Designbewusstseins in Österreich und darüber hinaus / The equal footing, the contributions both the hard and Álvaro Siza contribution of Bene to the development of architecture and soft sciences have made, and are still making, when design awareness in Austria and beyond grappling with the many issues and facets of regional Von der Linie zum Raum / From Line to Space planning and dynamics. In this work, the author “Our product is space,” explains Manfred Bene in goes beyond merely seeing the city as a self-orga- Álvaro Siza is considered one of the most impor- an ongoing interview that flows through the work nized, emerging pattern of some collective inter- tant Portuguese architects of the 20th century, and like a river. The cultural journalist Thomas Jorda action between many stylized urban "agents" – he his works have garnered praise far beyond the bor- guides readers through the conversation between makes the crucial step of attributing cognition to his ders of his own country. In 1992 he was awarded the entrepreneur and his longtime companion, the agents and thus raises, for the first time, the ques- the Pritzker Prize for his life’s work. The Museum architect Laurids Ortner, while the graphic design tion on how to deal with a complex system com- of Architecture he founded together with Rudolf by Bohatsch and Partner lends form to the concepts posed of many interacting complex agents in clearly Finsterwalder on the Island of Hombroich is a and chronology, producing an immersive reading defined settings. Accordingly, the author eventu- major attraction for visitors, and received a Brick’ of the dialogue. A wealth of historical visual mate- ally addresses issues of practical relevance for urban 10 (Wienerberger Brick Award) in 2010. The new rial rounds out the work. The following key topics planners and decision makers.The book unfolds its exhibition on the works of Siza, which will open June are examined in individual chapters: Architecture message in a largely nontechnical manner, so as to 17 on Hombroich, primarily presents little-known (Dietmar Steiner), Design (Lilli Hollein), Commer- provide a broad interdisciplinary readership with material on some of his more famous projects: cial Innovation (Johanna Zugmann), and Commu- insights, ideas, and other stimuli to encourage fur- sketches and models, accompanied by large-format nicative Strategies (Theresia Hauenfels). The office ther research – with the twofold aim of further[..] photographs, serve to make Siza’s working methods furniture manufacturer, founded as a carpenter’s palpable and real. The catalogue, which focuses on workshop in Waidhofen/Ybbs in 1790, works closely Features 10 selected projects, was conceived as a reserved and together with prominent architects worldwide to cre- Complexity, Cognition and the City aims at a deeper straightforward, yet nonetheless bibliophile-friendly ate new working worlds. understanding of urbanism, while invoking, on an book offering those familiar with Siza new insights equal footing, the contributions both the hard and into how he works. Features soft sciences have made, and are still making, when Bene Büromöbel, 1790 als Tischlerei in Waidhofen grappling with the many issues and facets of regional Features an der Ybbs gegründet, generiert in Kooperation planning and dynamics. In this work, the author Alvaro Siza gilt als einer der wichtigsten por- mit bedeutenden ArchitektInnen weltweit neue goes beyond merely seeing the city as a self-orga- tugiesischen Architekten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Arbeitswelten. „Unser Produkt ist der Raum“, erklärt nized, emerging pattern of some collective interac- Seine Arbeiten werden weit über die Grenzen seines Manfred Bene im Interview, das wie ein Fluss durch tion [..] Heimatlandes hinaus rezipiert. 1992 erhielt er für die Publikation läuft. Durch das Gespräch zwis- sein Lebenswerk den Pritzker-Preis. Sein auf der chen dem Unternehmer und seinem langjährigen Contents Museumsinsel Hombroich gemeinsam mit Rudolf Weggefährten Architekt Laurids Ortner führt Foreword.- Preface.- Introduction.- Part I: The Cul- Finsterwalder errichtetes Architekturmuseum erfreut Thomas Jorda. Die grafische [..] ture of Cities.- The Two Cultures of Cities.- The First sich bei den Besuchern großer Beliebtheit. 2010 Culture of Cities.- The Second Culture of Cities.- wurde es mit dem [..] Contents Complexity Theories of Cities (CTC).- Complex- Vorworte / Prefaces Erwin Pröll Wolfgang Sobotka ity Theories of Cities Have Come of Age: Achieve- Contents Wolfgang Maier Dietmar Steiner Im stillen Auge des ments, Criticism, and Potentials. Part II: Complexity, Vorwort/Preface, Oliver Kruse.- Interview Alvaro Taifuns / In the Eye of the Typhoon Manfred Bene, Cognition and the City.- Cognition, Complexity and Siza.- Texte/Texts W. Wang, R. Finsterwalder.- Laurids Ortner. Interview mit / with Thomas Jorda the City.- SIRN – Synergetic Inter-Representation Architekturmuseum Hombroich.- Raumortla- Theresia Hauenfels, Sprechen Si emit uns / Let’s Networks.- Shannonian Information and the City.- bor.- Pavillon Expo, Hannover.- Fundacao Ibere Talk! Lilli Hollein, Eine gewachsene Verbindung / Semantic Information and the City.- Notes on the Camargo.- Kirche Marco de Canavezes.- Zentrum A natural Connection Johanna Zugmann, Der Inno- Category ‘City’.- Complex Artificial Environments.- Panticosa.- Museum Serralves.- Pavillon Anyang, vator / The Innovator Wojciech Czaja, Bene Schau- Part III: Complexity, Cognition and[..] Korea.- Museum Mimesis, Korea.- Wettbewerb raum Wien / Bene Showroom Vienna Thomas Bene Alhambra.- Biografien/Biographies. Standorte / Branch Locations Biografien / Biogra- Fields of interest phies Urbanism; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems Fields of interest and Complexity; Regional Science; Human Geogra- Architects Fields of interest phy; Organization / Planning Building Types and Functions Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Research Popular/general Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Monograph Monograph Not yet published. Available: Juli 29, 2011 Ships in 3 - 5 business days Not yet published. Available: Juli 9, 2011 2011. 120 S. 150 Abb. Softcover 2011. XXIII, 412 p. 156 illus. (Understanding Complex 2011. 120 S. 100 Abb. in Farbe. Softcover Systems) Hardcover $39.95 ISBN 978-3-7091-0853-6 $29.95 $169.00 ISBN 978-3-7091-0878-9 ISBN 978-3-642-19450-4 springer.com Arts 3 G. Russegger, Vienna, Austria; M. Tarasiewicz, 5uper.net, Vienna, Arts Austria; M. Wlodkowski, 5uper.net, Vienna, Austria (Eds.) Biomedicine Coded Cultures C. Poli, University of Bergamo, Italy G.S. Berenson, Dept. of Medicine, Pediatrics, Biochemistry, Epi- New Creative Practices out of Diversity demiology Tulane University School of Medicine and School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans, LA, USA (Ed.) Mobility and Environment Through the establishment of new creative cultures, enabled by digital media and global communication Humanists versus Engineers in Urban Policy and Professional Evolution of Cardio-Metabolic Risk Education networks, new practices and ability profiles of artis- tic delineations and explorations are gaining new from Birth to Middle Age Mobility and Environment calls for a mobility rev- grounds. Furthermore, economic models are eager to The Bogalusa Heart Study olution which does not simply mean taking a bus create synergies with symbolic values of cultural and artistic programs to deal with the potentials of »cre- instead of a car: it implies a dramatic shift in the That precursors of adult coronary artery disease, ativity«. At the present day it is difficult to predict political debate from a technical to a political culture. hypertension, and type II diabetes begin in child- which catalysts and draft programs can be put into The author introduces his book by disputing “non- hood have been clearly established by the Bogalusa effect for these creative innovation processes. In this political” Sustainable Development policies which Heart Study. This unique research program has been book a detailed review from international artists, the- are among the major culprits for the conservatism in able to follow a biracial (black/white) population orists, researchers and curators will be given on new environmental policies. For at least forty years, urban over 35 years from childhood through mid-adult- vectors of creative and artistic coded and cultures mobility policies, based on compulsive infrastructure hood to provide perspectives on the natural history departed from digital media related art projects and building, have failed both in satisfying transporta- of adult heart diseases. Not only do these observa- observation models on the intersection of disciplines tion demand and in coping with high environmental tions describe trajectories