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Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen has spent over three decades creating a sublime and nuanced body of work, with a minimalist approach that doesn't go unnoticed. This monograph collects his complete work from 1989 to 2009, including his architectural projects for domestic use, commercial and office spaces, as well as furniture and decorative objects designed for prestigious international manufacturers such as B&B Italia, Poliform, and Swarovski. Over thirty projects are presented in luxurious detail, each accompanied by an explanation—many of which also include snapshots taken by photographer Alberto Piovano—and a complete project chronology.

Format: Hardcover, 288 pages.
Language: English.
Published: November 2018.

Since the publication of his first monograph, Vincent Van Duysen has solidified his well-deserved reputation thanks to his buildings, which demonstrate unparalleled spatial mastery and highly refined details, and has gained increasing followers worldwide. This beautiful volume brings us closer to thirty of the works the Belgian architect has created in this last decade, many of which have been beautifully immortalized by celebrated photographers Hélène Binet and François Halard. The buildings included from this recent period show a wide variety of elegant residences located in Europe, New York, Paris, and The Hamptons, as well as larger-scale public and commercial projects. Examples of product and furniture designs are also shown, allowing us to delve into the microcosm the architect creates with his rigorous attention to detail, which also includes yacht interiors and decorative elements.
Julianne Moore, an Oscar winner and close friend of the architect, is responsible for the foreword of this volume, in which architect Nicola di Battista and architecture critic Marc Dubois also participate to offer a broader vision of Van Duysen's contribution to contemporary architecture. All accompanied by an illustrated chronology that offers a complete idea of the architect's latest projects.
Van Duysen has established himself as one of the most exquisite and artistically talented architects. This new publication will further confirm his unwavering commitment to creating unique and timeless places.

Format: Hardcover, 320 pages.
Language: English.
Published: November 2018.