Architect and Design Series (Limited Edition)

Moleskine Alberto Kalach Inspiration and Process in Architecture Monograph (5 x 8.25)

The collection of Inspiration And Process In Architecture is a new series of illustrated monographs dedicated to key figures in contemporary architecture. This new collection features Alberto Kalach's (Mexico; 1960 - present) stories told through interviews and drawings never before seen. Kalach's work is a fusion of modern and traditional, always with a strong natural element inspired by local landscapes.

Delve into his past and present works regarding urban planning in this new clothbound format, with a hard paper cover and colored spine matching the elastic band. The drawings inside are printed on glossy coated paper and are compiled into sections such as 'Perceptions and visions in graphite,' and 'Light, space and volumes.' Fuel your passion with inspiring sketches, quotes, and more from this internationally noted architect.

Moleskine Bolles + Wilson Inspiration and Process in Architecture Monograph (5 x 8.25)

The collection of Inspiration and Process in Architecture is a new series of illustrated monographs dedicated to key figures in contemporary architecture. This new collection features the work of the Bolles + Wilson studio (Germany/England) and is told through interviews and drawings never before seen. Founded by Prof. Julia Bolles-Wilson and Peter Wilson in London in 1980 (since 1989 they have been based in Germany), the studio is famous not only for such projects as the Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam, but the poetic and imaginative creative process they've extensively put into practice.

Glimpse their extremely meticulous studio process in this new clothbound format, with a hard paper cover and colored spine matching the elastic band. The drawings inside are printed on glossy coated paper and the book is divided between their personal writings and drawings. Celebrate over 30 years of work from the personal notebooks of Peter Wilson and the enormous amount of studio projects, hand-selected specifically for this book.

Moleskine Giancarlo De Carlo Inspiration and Process in Architecture Monograph (5 x 8.25)

The collection of Inspiration And Process In Architecture is a new series of illustrated monographs dedicated to key figures in contemporary architecture. This new collection features Giancarlo de Carlo's (Italy; 1919 - 2005) stories told through interviews and drawings never before seen. Giancarlo de Carlo was a dedicated, yet multi-faceted, architect who never separated his work from his politics, and was seen as a key anti-establishment figure for most of his life.

Weave through the snapshots of his personal and professional life in this new clothbound format, with a hard paper cover and colored spine matching the elastic band. The drawings inside are printed on glossy coated paper and are compiled into sections such as Towers and Domes, and Eyes and Cities. Absorb more than the architect in this book, be a part of the tribute to this wholly interesting man.

Moleskine Zaha Hadid Inspiration and Process in Architecture Monograph (5 x 8.25)

The collection of Inspiration And Process In Architecture is a new series of illustrated monographs dedicated to key figures in contemporary architecture. This new collection features Zaha Hadid's (Iraq/England; 1950 - present) stories told through interviews and drawings never before seen. Hadid's fluid style is reflected in her freehand drawings and paintings and subsequently in her realized sketches. In 2004 Hadid became the first female recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, architecture's equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

Follow this sequence of images piecing together her work between 1979 and 2010 in this new clothbound format, with a hard paper cover and colored spine matching the elastic band. The drawings inside are printed on glossy coated paper and are compiled into sections such as 'Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art,' and 'MAXXI - Museum of XXI Century Arts.' Be inspired as you follow three decades of Hadid's growth and art captured in this book.

The Hand of the Graphic Designer

Moleskine and FAI present the third in a series of large hard cover books celebrating the hand drawing process in creative fields. This third publication is a distinctive volume that highlights the creative process of graphic designers. The end result is a collection of 367 original sketches by 108 influential and internationally acclaimed graphic designers representing contemporary design at its conception. This is just a sampling of the current state of graphic design with an array of significant examples of the art of designing letters, words, signs and images. With a brilliant red cover, this A4-sized book, which also includes a companion A4 Cahier with 120 blank pages for you to fill up with your own inspirations, is sure to be a coffee table delight for graphic designers, aficionados, and creatives alike.

La Mano Del Designer / The Hand of the Designer (8.25 x 11.75)

A second partnership between Moleskine and FAI (read more below) has resulted in a distinctive volume that highlights the creative process of designers. The end result is a collection of 450 pieces representing the broad universe of contemporary design and its most dynamic moment: the creative conception. From capricious to serious, literal to abstract, these renderings offer insight into the beauty surrounding us in everyday objects. Using a variety of mediums, including pencil, paint, and sleek computer-generated graphics, these images present themselves as snapshots of magical moments of inspiration. They are artifacts that recognize the designers' thought processes, whether illustrating a new idea, or documenting the kernel that spawns future concepts or may someday evolve into product. The book features a one-of-a-kind white cover and also includes a companion A4 Cahier with 120 blank pages for you to fill up with your own inspirations. You'll enjoy reading the thoughtful introduction and referencing the images time and time again.

La Mano Dell'Architetto / The Hand of the Architect (12 x 8.5)

The Hand of the Architect (La Mano Dell'Architetto) is a limited edition Moleskine book filled with drawings from 110 internationally renowned architects. The compilation is a tribute to Piero Portaluppi, who in 1932 designed Villa Necchi Campiglio, located in the heart of Milan. The participating architects donated a total of 378 signed sketches. These were then exhibited in Milan and auctioned to raise funds for the maintenance of Villa Necchi Campiglio, which is now open to the public.

Get a glimpse into the sketchbooks of visionaries like Michael Graves, Zaha Hadid, Piero Lissoni, Kengo Kumo, Mario Botta, Tadao Ando, and many more. From whimsical to philosophical, simple sketches to elaborate renderings, the images in this book are a source of inspiration that will make you think, smile, and create.

Then, capture your own ideas with the companion special edition blank journal - this set includes the hardcover 272 page Moleskine Folio filled with architectural sketches, and an A4 Cahier with 120 blank pages for you to fill up!

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