M use of architecture

This volume brings together for the first time the writings that Xenakis, one of the leading figures m European culture of the second half of the twentieth century, devoted a l architecture and the relations between this discipline and m use. An examination of his personal archives has revealed, among other things, the richness of this material—articles, letters, lectures, theoretical writings, programmatic reflections—which completes his own sketches and architectural projects. Xenakis' originals (presented and commented on by Sharon Kanach) are divided into four sections: 'The Le Corbusier years', 'The cosmic city and other writings', 'Xenakis, independent architect' and 'The Politopos'. The documentation is completed with an illustrated critical index. illustrated of the set of projects and work carried out (Sven Sterken), an extensive bibliography (Makis Solomos) and a chronological table. 448 p.: Fot., Ill., 24 x 16.5 cm, paperback