I. M. Pei

Life Is Architecture

Shirley Surya, Aric Chen

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English

Thames & Hudson Ltd
25 July 2024

Individual architects & architectural firms; Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial

The story of internationally renowned architect I. M. Pei's life and work, including such instantly recognisable buildings as the glass pyramid at the Louvre, Paris, and the National Gallery of Art's extension in Washington, D.C.

I. M. Pei (1917-2019) was one of the world's most influential architects. Born and raised in China, Pei trained and worked in the United States, establishing a practice that spanned seven decades and multiple continents. His legacy includes the realisation of some of the most high-profile projects of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, from the modernisation of the Louvre in Paris to the design of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.

Pei's life and work are explored here through six topics that were central to his unique approach to architecture: transcultural identity, urban redevelopment, art and civic form, material and structural innovation, politics and patronage, and regenerating cultural and historical archetypes. Bringing together previously unpublished archival materials, specially commissioned essays, new photography, and personal contributions from those who knew and worked with Pei, this book presents both celebrated and lesser-known aspects of the architect's life and career while solidifying his position in architectural history and popular culture.

Edited by: Shirley Surya, Aric Chen
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 300mm, Width: 240mm,
Weight: 2.380kg
ISBN: 9780500481028
ISBN 10: 0500481024
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 25 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction by Shirley Surya & Aric Chen 1. A Transcultural Foundation 2. Real Estate and Urban Renewal 3. Art & Civic Form 4. Material and Structural Innovation 5. Power, Politics & Patronage 6. Reinterpreting Cultural Rootedness: China, East Asia & Beyond

Shirley Surya is Curator for Design and Architecture at M+, Hong Kong. In 2017 she co-organised 'Rethinking Pei: A Centenary Symposium' with the Harvard Graduate School of Design and Hong Kong University Department of Architecture. Aric Chen is the General and Artistic Director of Het Nieuwe Instituut, the Dutch national museum and institute of architecture. From 2012 to 2019 Chen was Lead Curator for Design and Architecture at M+, Hong Kong.

Reviews for I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture

This deluxe, meticulously organized monograph...showcases Pei's extensive contributions and offers a deep dive into his influential legacy... [The book's] editors... have curated a rich selection of archival materials and commissioned essays that illuminate the breadth of Pei's work... An absorbing visual feast celebrating an extraordinary and highly influential talent.-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" (9/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)