A new extensive monograph on the work of Sverre Fehn, the Norwegian architect famous from the Nordic Pavilion in Venice
Sverre Fehn first attracted worldwide attention with the Norwegian Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World Fair. The quality of light became his central theme, illustrated by his Nordic Pavilion in Venice (1958-62). The new great monograph presents 80 of his built and unbuilt projects: site plans, floor plans, sections, and numerous photographs, accompanied by detailed commentary.
Ed.: Neven Fuchs, Aleksandra Ognjanov. Text: Wilfried Wang, Kersten Geers, Go Hasegawa, Rune Slagstad, Jonathan Sergison, Carl Viggo Hølmebakk, Mari Hvattum, Mark Lee, Eric Lapierre, Neven Fuchs.
A new reference book on the work of Norwegian master Sverre Fehn and his art of constructing spaces.
Sverre Fehn Architecture is a comprehensive reference book on the work of Norwegian architect Sverre Fehn, focusing on his unique approach to constructing spaces. This monograph covers eighty of his projects - both built and unbuilt - offering a deep dive into his architectural vision. The book is designed to provide new insights into Fehn's architectural strategies, which he developed over his long career. Through precise new drawings and photographs, readers can imagine the physical and experiential qualities of his buildings. Sverre Fehn: Architecture effectively captures the diverse perspectives of Fehn's projects, highlighting their architectural, cultural and social connections, as well as the overall richness of his work.