{"product_id":"bubbletecture-9780714877778","title":"Bubbletecture","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing in the footsteps of \u003cem\u003eNanotecture, Mobitecture\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePet-tecture\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating and fun guide to everything inflatable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The bubble is officially back in fashion with an effervescent new publication by Phaidon.\"—\u003cem\u003eAesthetica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Inflatable architecture is back in fashion.\"—\u003cem\u003eDezeen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBubbletecture\u003c\/em\u003e captures the incredible range of inflatable architecture, fashion, art, and design that has been created over the last several decades.\"—\u003cem\u003eColossal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A survey] of lively and surreal inflatables in architecture, design, fashion and art... Often ephemeral in nature... and they can be quite tongue-in-cheek, too.\"—\u003cem\u003eArtsy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fantastic air-filled forms - inflatable technology feels revolutionary.\"—\u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Phaidon's book comes at a critical moment: one in which the possibilities for inflatables technology are taking us to innovations we once only dreamt of [...], but also one in which the material that propelled such technology into popularity - cheap, mass-produced plastic - is being examined for its destructive environmental impact. More sustainable developments of the material hold better promise, however, such as the rise of ETFE panels - deployed powerfully in Grimshaw Architects' Eden Project (1998)... Whatever the future of 'bubbletecture', it already has a fascinating history and trajectory.\"—\u003cem\u003eBlueprint\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBubbletecture\u003c\/em\u003e shines a light on how inflatable design has been used in everything from fashion to domesticated goods.\"—\u003cem\u003eHypebeast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] comprehensive dive into inflatable objects from over the past two centuries... Compulsively flippable.\"—\u003cem\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Meet the hypersaturated, candy-colored... Pocket-sized compendium to all things inflatable.\"—\u003cem\u003eThe Architect's Newspaper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBubbletecture\u003c\/em\u003e is a fun-sized book with a bubblegum-pink cover from Phaidon, shows off 200 inflated projects to catch your eye and lift your spirit - from temporary shelters to airy dresses to park benches... Measuring about 5 by 7 inches, the book is great to toss into your carry-on and read during take-off.\"—\u003cem\u003eAspire: Design and Home Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Like tiny houses, these images capture the imagination-everyone's wondered how certain bounce houses or statues were built, and this book gives you a glimpse inside. People will be tickled to see how inflatable pieces have been used to make everything from clothes to furniture.\"—\u003cem\u003eForbes Online\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBubbletecture\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates that inflatable design is simply irresistible.\"—\u003cem\u003eArchitectural West Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For the design geek.\"—\u003cem\u003eFamily Circle Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404101230935,"sku":"9780714877778","price":13.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780714877778.jpg?v=1730485426","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/bubbletecture-9780714877778","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}