4. "Jaap Bakema And The Open Society".
Author: Dirk Van Den Heuvel
Published by Archis, 2015
Bakema designed for a post-war society. For unlimited growth, for maximum freedom of movement, for a large construction industry, for high-end concrete. The book is full of archival material: photos, sketches, drawings, graphics. A fascinating profile of an architect who designed "from scratch", creating artificial, limitless landscapes. As a member of Team 10, he believed in continuous development, in flexibility, in communication, but also in micro-scale social relations. In the hustle and bustle of the city, the whirr of cars and home comfort (with a garage).
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