Marlies Rohmer bought a van, pasted bigletters saying ‘What Happened To?’ on it and revisited 25 buildings of which she once had great expectations. She talked with commissioners, residents and users. This resulted in a sometimes moving, often hilarious and always informative exploration of what really counts in architecture.
Hilde de Haan and Jolanda Keesom put these lessons into the broader context of building, residing in and working on cities. The concrete examples from Rohmer’s study caused them to ask questions that concern everyone: What does it matter how the architect responds to the environment, which façade materials they choose, how much attention they give the outdoor space or how they arrange the interior? And what part do rules and regulations play?
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ISBN 978-94-6208-335-6 | november 2016 | leverbaar | Hilde de Haan, Jolanda Keesom | design: Koehorst in t Veld | Nederlands, Engels | paperback | 22,5 x 28,5 cm | 304 pag. | geillustreerd (250 kleur) | met steun van: Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie