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Summary Of True To An Architect's Nature By Kolhaas

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In his career, Koolhaas produced several influential publications, one of which is the 1376 page volume S, M, L, XL in collaboration with graphic artist Bruce Mau and Jennifer Sigler. The book is comprised of a series of essays and manifestos; though their content is captivating enough, the graphic representation; with its use of fully bled images, mix of typefaces and font size is a feat in itself. True to an architect’s nature, all layout is meticulously planned – the book becomes a cinematic showcase through which Koolhaas takes his viewers on a journey that is comprised of his reflections on the city following Delirious New York. The plot of the narrative is provided by cataloguing his projects into four categories – categories which the

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