disapproved of by the critics, carlo mollino expressed himself through his architectural designs, his furniture and interiors, in a language assimilated from futurism and surrealism.
the influence of architects ranging from gaudí to mendelsohn, from aalto to le corbusier, can be seen in his highly individual designs. projects such as the sledge-lift station at lago nero, the teatro regio in turin and the lutrario ballroom demonstrated his exceptional powers of imagination. the interaction between mollino’s professional activities and his many interests resulted in a unique phenomenon in the history of architecture.
with the demolition of his massive masterpiece, the ippica in turin, and the destruction of his most prestigious interiors, all that remains today of mollino’s work is his furniture. this important monograph reconstructs mollino’s work through more than eighty interiors and pieces of furniture spanning his career, pieces built with such bravura that they often resemble sculpture more than works of industrial design.
the impact of carlo mollino on the recent history of architecture is now being increasingly recognized, and this study gives us a detailed picture of his achievements.
giovanni brino is associate professor in the faculty of architecture at the university of turin.
dimensions : 9.45"w x 11.81"h : 176 pages : soft cover
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