ARK JOURNAL I VOL. XI

ARK JOURNAL I XI spring/summer

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Ark Journal Volume 11 explores how history shapes our understanding of art, design and architecture, acknowledging the fluidity of interpretations that evolve over time and the importance of context.
We explore how architects navigate the interplay between tradition and innovation by drawing on historical precedents while thinking about the future, how adaptive reuse breathes new life into old structures, and how architectural interventions honor the cultural heritage of a place.
We feature two iconic mid-century modernist homes in Mexico City and Cincinnati that have undergone transformations, but with great respect for the rich history and meaning of each home. Architect Ray Kappe's Southern Californian language is translated into a contemporary home in Berlin, while a house on an island in the Baltic Sea is built to experience untamed nature.
South African-born architect and curator Sumayya Vally is a voice of the latest generation, and in this interview she highlights the power of identity, belonging and cultural hybridity in creating architecture outside conventional norms. We visit Hvitträsk, the early Finnish home of Eliel and Loja Saarinen, where creativity and community are radically intertwined.
In our case studies, Pernille Vest examines furniture as art objects, made from rare

All details at a glance:

• Language: English
• Number of pages: 240
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 29.5 × 3 × 35cm
• Publisher: Ark Journal