COOP HIMMELBLAU BlauBox Folio XII first and 38 similar items

Coop Himmelblau: Blaubox (1988) is a seminal monograph published by the Architectural Association in London, featuring a 24-page booklet packed in a distinctive, clamshell box. It highlights the early Deconstructivist works, sketches, and theoretical projects of the Vienna-based firm founded by Wolf Prix, Helmut Swiczinsky, and Michael Holzer. Key Aspects of the Blaubox/Early Work: Context: It accompanied an exhibition at the Architectural Association, held from November 10 to December 10, 1988. Content: The publication showcases the firm's radical approach, often characterized by the motto "architecture must burn". Significance: It documented projects like the Rooftop Remodeling Falkestraße and early conceptual designs that defined their style, such as "The Cloud" (1968). The Blaubox is considered a collector's item for those interested in the 1980s Deconstructivist movement.