Barclay & Crousse
Landscapes of Intimacy
(Author) Sandra BarclayA look at a leading Peruvian architectural firm through 12 exemplary projects From their Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize-winning design for the University of Piura educational facilities to their design for the Place of Remembrance in Lima, Barclay & Crousse's work binds together the most current advances in technology with designs that center on the quality of life of its dwellers. Their works show how design specific to the conditions of developing countries can inform and be vital to global architectural conversation. Founded in Paris by Sandra Barclay and Jean Pierre Crousse in 1994, the firm relocated to Lima, Peru, in 2006, pursuing their projects in Europe through Atelier Nord-Sud. This book presents 12 buildings illustrated through sketches, plans and over 120 photographs by Chilean photographer Cristóbal Palma. The volume is a work unto itself that demonstrates the architects' mastery of space.
Sandra Barclay
Sandra Barclay is a renowned Peruvian architect and writer, known for her influential work in sustainable architecture and urban design. Her most famous work, "Architecture and Nature: A Sustainable Relationship," explores the interconnectedness of built environments and the natural world. Barclay's writing style is poetic and thought-provoking, inspiring readers to rethink the way we interact with our surroundings. Her key contributions to literature include challenging traditional notions of architecture and promoting a more harmonious relationship between humans and the environment.