Koolhaas in Beijing

Description:

"Architects, contrary to most artists, work by definition from the core of society. Rem Koolhaas is one of the few architects who demonstrates the ability to do so while maintaining a critical distance. Does his strategy contain a hint for artists on how to create significant art in a world where everything seems bound for insignificance? Writer Edzard Mik visited the CCTV building in Beijing, designed by Rem Koolhaas's OMA, and wrote a lyrical 'road essay' about Koolhaas, Beijing and on being an artist in the twenty-first century"--Jacket.

subjects: Buildings, Structures,  Buildings,  Criticism and interpretation,  History,  Office buildings,  Zhong yang dian shi tai (Beijing, China),  Architecture,  Description and travel,  Travel,  Broadcasting studios,  Designs and plans,  Architectural practice

People: Rem Koolhaas

Places: Beijing,  China,  Beijing (China)

Times: 21st century