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Concrete, mon amour

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A photographic exploration of modernism's fearless ambition and enduring impact.Once hailed as icons of radical experimentation and creative ambition, the concrete structures of the mid-to-late 20t...
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  • 28 October 2025
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A photographic exploration of modernism's fearless ambition and enduring impact.

Once hailed as icons of radical experimentation and creative ambition, the concrete structures of the mid-to-late 20th century, which have become a defining subject of Stefano Perego’s photographic exploration, continue to stir both admiration and debate. Through the scope of his lens, Perego invites readers to reflect on the era that has shaped these relics of visionary modernism and the ideals they embody.

Whether celebrated landmarks or forgotten outliers, enduring symbols of artistic ingenuity or imposing expressions of misappropriated power, Concrete, mon amour unpacks the intricate narratives embedded in these architectural giants. It considers their paradoxical nature: raw yet deliberate, unadorned yet unapologetically evocative.

By capturing their permanence in diverse settings - urban or remote, pristine or weathered - this book compels a deeper interrogation into what sustains their continued relevance - their sheer monumentality, the audacity of their forms, or the honesty of their materials. Ultimately, the significance of these once-revolutionary visions lies not in answers but in the questions they leave behind.

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Price: $75.00
Pages: 240
Publisher: Gestalten
Imprint: gestalten
Publication Date: 28 October 2025
Trim Size: 11.50 X 9.00 in
ISBN: 9783967042016
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, ARCHITECTURE / History / Contemporary (1945-), ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments, ARCHITECTURE / Adaptive Reuse & Renovation, PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Architectural & Industrial, Individual photographers, Materials in architecture, Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings, History of architecture
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"a photographic study of modernist concrete architecture spanning 98 buildings across 29 countries. Documented over ten years between 2015 and 2025, the book explores the formal and material language of concrete structures built in the mid-to-late 20th century."