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title: "Carlo Scarpa: Architecture and Design"
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# Expert essays & critical insights 250 vivid illustrations 58 iconic structures featured Carlo Scarpa: Architecture and Design

**Price:** £54.40
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## Summary

> 🏛️ Unlock the timeless genius of Carlo Scarpa — where architecture meets art.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Carlo Scarpa: Architecture and Design
- **How much does it cost?** £54.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Iconic Italian Modernism:** Own the book that defines the ‘Frank Lloyd Wright of Italy’ and inspires today’s design visionaries.
- • **Curated Expert Perspectives:** Gain fresh insights from leading architects and critics.
- • **Comprehensive Visual Journey:** Dive into 250 stunning images capturing every nuance of Scarpa’s work.
- • **Exclusive Centennial Edition:** Celebrate 100 years of Scarpa’s legacy with this definitive collection.
- • **Masterclass in Architectural Detail:** Explore Scarpa’s unparalleled craftsmanship and material mastery.

## Overview

This centenary edition book showcases the complete works of Carlo Scarpa, featuring 250 illustrations of 58 architectural masterpieces including the Castelvecchio Museum and Brion Tomb. Enhanced with essays by top architects and critics, it offers an authoritative exploration of Scarpa’s innovative use of light, materials, and detail, cementing his status as a 20th-century architectural icon.

## Description

Carlo Scarpa was a virtuoso of light, a master of detail, and a connoisseur of materials. Today he is known as a 20th-century master of architecture. To mark the first centenary of Scarpa's birth, all his works are presented here for the first time. The 250 illustrations cover all 58 of his structures, including the Castelvecchio Museum (Verona), the Olivetti showroom (Venice), and the Brion Tomb in San Vito d'Altivole (Treviso), as well as his important glass designs. The book includes essays by leading architects and architecture critics, offering an extensive overview of Scarpa's life as well as interpretations of his architecture. Known as the "Frank Lloyd Wright of Italy," Scarpa's decorative style has become a model for architects wishing to revive craft and luscious materials in the contemporary manner.

Review: Interesting - Great book
Review: Excellent - Excellent book, swiftly despatched to me, in excellent condition. Good value for the money.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 481,363 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 199 in Architectural Photography 1,834 in Biographies of Artists, Architects & Photographers (Books) 6,631 in Art History by Theme & Concept |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 109 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting
*by D***X on 23 September 2025*

Great book

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by S***S on 21 May 2015*

Excellent book, swiftly despatched to me, in excellent condition. Good value for the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TOPS.
*by L***W on 1 April 2016*

Fabulous book of Scarpa's work. A well illustrated handsome book.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-29*