Ettore Sottsass: Architect and Designer — Ronald T. Labaco

Title and Author
Ettore Sottsass: Architect and Designer RonaldT.Labaco (with contributions from DennisP.Doordan)

Publisher, Cover Type, Pages
Merrell Publishers in association with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Hardcover with dust jacket, 160 pages (2006)

Genre
Nonfiction Architecture / Design Monograph / Modern and Postmodern Design

Description
As the first major study of Sottsasss work in over a decade, this richly illustrated monograph reconsiders his legacy beyond Memphis. Featuring interviews with the artist, archival sketches and photography, it highlights his evolutionfrom Bauhaus roots and early industrial design to his later architectural achievements. Labacos text explores Sottsasss experimental use of materials, color, and form, analyzing how he challenged functionalism with poetic and expressive work. Notable projects include his iconic Olivetti designs and domestic architecture, showcasing the designers interdisciplinary breadth.