ICA - Institute for Contemporary Art @VCU

Introduces the artist's personality and works, and the studio he founded in 1976, Steven Holl architects.

Twenty-one works and projects are thoroughly explored in this publication which in the words of Steven Holl aims to "investigate aspects of porosity and light, the fusion of architecture, urbanism and landscape and ultimately the fusion of matter and spirit."

400 watercolours show Holl's highly individual method, developed over many years and containing first ideas and sketches of all major projects. Holl is known for his sculptural architecture and his genuine use of light.

Access to the thought processes and work of this groundbreaking, cutting-edge architect through his own words-and more than 300 sumptuously photographed illustrations.

Detailed examination of Holl's current work that is orientated by a focus on archetypical aspects of visual perception. .

Examines how perception and the senses are intertwined with the material, space, and light of urban form.

Presents Holl's most important works, realized and unrealized, from 1974 to today, and examines the architectural principles and concepts that underlie his designs.