FUTURISTIC – VISIONS OF FUTURE LIVING

Edited by Caroline Klein

Text by Professor Stefanie Lieb
Text in English / German
Design by Meiré und Meiré
Hardcover with dust jacket, 24 x 28 cm
272 pages, 55.00 € / 75.00 $ / 50.00 £
ISBN 978-3-942597-09-8

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THE WORLD OF TOMORROW

Architects face the challenges of the future head on – in a world that is rapidly changing, thereby impacting
the space we live in.

Tackling the ecological problems presented by overpopulation, pollution and climate change – FUTURISTIC
– VISIONS OF FUTURE LIVING is an inspiring showcase, presenting designs by more than 50 architects
offices – including MAD, LAVA, MVRDV, ARUP, FOSTER + PARTNERS, ARCHITECTONICS and many others –
grouped by themes: “Urban”, “Towers”, “Water”, etc. The book also features a series of exploratory essays by
architects and academics.

These visionary creatives are exploring ways in which technological advances can be applied to the human
habitat. With their ever evolving, mind-blowing ideas, they are continually seeking innovative solutions that
provide sources of hope for the world of tomorrow.

In the cities of the future, high-risers will literally grow out of the ground (...). Structures will span entire cities.
And on urban motorways, embedded in jungle zones, road users will be transported by computerised elec-
tric vehicles. Habitats will emerge at sea, both above and below the water line. Even outer space is included
in these radical schemes – as the long-held dream of living on the moon continues…

With its wealth of images and concise explanatory texts, FUTURISTIC is a valuable sourcebook for professional
and student architects, designers, and anyone involved in urban planning and property development.

Written by Dr Stefanie Lieb, Professor of Art History at the University of Cologne and Head of Studies in Art
& Architecture at the Catholic Academy, Schwerte, whose writings on architecture of the 19th, 20th and
21st centuries have been widely published. Edited by Caroline Klein, who is an architect, author and editor
for international book publishers and magazines.

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