Taesun Hong: YKH Associates

”This monograph of the work by master architect Taesun Hong is truly inspirational. It brings together architecture as a living art that stands alongside—and on its own at the same time—other great achievements of the human spirit," states quantum physist and cosmologist, Dr. Menas C. KafatosThis compendium forms part of IMAGES’s extensive Master Architect Series and focuses on the work of Taesun Hong, a gifted architect and musician, and provides an amazing collection of architectural compositions that allow the viewer to enter the world of architecture, music, and artThis book is beautifully illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs and detailed diagramsThis lavishly presented monograph delves into the dynamic work of master architect Taesun Hong, founder, CEO and design director of the firm YKH Associates. Taesun Hong's works straddle the realms of the philosophy of art, mathematics, science, nature, and music. As a skilled pianist, Taesun Hong provides the reader with an in-depth analysis of the way music and architecture intertwine, through the themes of instrument, scale, repetition, void, surprise, rhythm, dynamics, circulation and connection, and scale and proportion. This volume explores more than 30 outstanding projects, which provide the reader with an incisive commentary on the inspiration behind each work, with reference to these musical/architectural notations. Set out with rich, full-color photographs and detailed plans, this book is a wonderful addition to the comprehensive Master Architect Series by Images Publishing.