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Book Description: Surprising juxtapositions between high elegance and downtown funkiness a choreography of bright colors and shapes, contrasting textures and patterns, theatrical lighting and quirky found objects make up the world of Alan Buchsbaum. An imaginative architect and designer, he was deemed one of the originators of the supergraphics look of the 1960s, the high tech aesthetic of the 1970s, and the loft look of the 1980s. This lavishly illustrated monograph collects for the first time ever over forty of his incredible projects. Working in New York during the late 1960s and early 1970s, he became famous for his ad hoc style. The postwar era's bold materials (vinyl, formica, plastic) were united with his flair for embellishing modern forms while mimicking popular culture's nuances a big curve here, a little wiggle there. A favorite among design professionals and magazine editors, his death in 1987 robbed the industry of a major talent. Featured are his notorious loft spaces for his star clients, who collaborated with Buchsbaum on these dramatic transformations. His world of fantasy and luxury was also a place of function and comfort, as seen in his commercial spaces, retail stores, and hotels the 1986 87 Nevele Hotel renovation is a tour de force of retro chic design. Also documented is a cornucopia of his furnishings, including rugs, tables, chairs, and slipcovers. Contributors, all friends, clients, and/or collaborators, recall his ingenuity and flamboyant personality.

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