

This thinking provoked in me a fascination with the pow-ers of conflict, of violence.

Architecture could only be political in relation to events.

The events of 68 impressed upon me a deep suspicion of the ability of architecture, of any object, to effect social change. For me, the city became a place of inven-tion, a place of discovery, a place of appropriation. OutlookRichard Hamilton, Meret Oppenheim, the Beckers and othersI nurtured an obsession: I was determined to exploit the city for political and cultural purposes. March 1998 14 February 2001July 1998 November 1998 February 1999 December 1999 23 February 2001ĬONVERSATIONS WITH BERNARD TSCHUMI Compiled and Edited by Todd Gannon NA4178.R68 Z468 2003 720'.92-dc21 2003000330Ĭompetition Design Development Construction Documents Project CompletionSchematic Design Start of Construction Public Opening Rouen(France)-Buildings, structures, etc. Tschumi, Bernard, 1944- Bernard Tschumi, Znith de Rouen / Todd Gannon and Laurie A.Gunzelman, volume editors. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Special thanks to: Nettie Aljian, Ann Alter, Nicola Bednarek, Janet Behning, Megan Carey, Penny Chu, Russell Fernandez, Jan Haux, Clare Jacobson, Mark Lamster, Nancy Eklund Later, Linda Lee, Nancy Levinson, Katharine Myers, Jane Sheinman, Scott Tennent, and Deb Wood of Princeton Architectural PressKevin C. ThompsonDesigners: Lorraine Wild and Robert Ruehlman Errors or omissions will be corrected in subsequent editions.Įditor: Jennifer N. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission from the publisher, except in the context of reviews.Įvery reasonable attempt has been made to identify owners of copyright. Published byPrinceton Architectural Press37 East Seventh StreetNew York, New York 10003įor a free catalog of books, call 1. our Web site at 2003 Princeton Architectural PressAll rights reservedPrinted and bound in China06 05 04 03 5 4 3 2 1 First edition Series Editors Todd Gannon and Jeffrey KipnisīERNARD TSCHUMIZnith de RouenRouen, FranceģTodd Gannon and Laurie A. Knowlton School of Architecture, The Ohio State University
