Presenting Jean-Michel Wilmotte's best product designs from the past 30 years, this is the definitive book on the design work of the prolific French architect and designer. For three decades Wilmotte and his studio have been defying norms and stretching imaginations with their innovative designs. Highly regarded throughout the world for his architectural accomplishments, Wilmotte is also an equally successful product designer. This book collects hundreds of objects -from corkscrews, dining room chairs, and watches to light fixtures, museum cabinets and drainage systems - that exemplify Wilmotte's close attention to proportion, colour, and materials. Each object is presented in impeccable double-page spreads with accompanying brief captions. Philip Jodidio's revealing interview with Wilmotte rounds out this definitive compilation of the designer's brilliant career making objects for home and industry that are as beautiful as they are useful. Text in English and French AUTHOR: Philip Jodidio is the author of numerous books on architecture, including 'Taizo Kuroda', 'I.M. Pei: The Louvre Pyramid', 'Architecture: Art', 'Architecture: Nature and Under the Eaves of Architecture' (all by Prestel). He lives in Grimentz, Switzerland. ILLUSTRATIONS 850 illustrations
