Monumental Architecture

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Delicious and collectible book of playful modernist architectural drawings by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass, leader of the radical design group Memphis.

Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was an architect and designer, labeled the godfather of Italian design. Born in Austria and based in Milan, Sottsass studied architecture at the Politecnico di Torino in Turin. His aim was to produce objects that went beyond typical consumerist products.  

In 1981, Sottsass led a group of designers who came to be known as the Memphis group. This group experimented with colours and materials, creating multifunctional pieces and breaking with convention. Their new materials included neon, unusual finishes, and patterned plastic laminates.