PI DE BRUIJN architect. His work and life as described by Hans Ibelings

+++ +++ +++Hans Ibelings et al. +++ ISBN 978-94-93329-79-9 (English edition) Price € 39,95 Author Hans Ibelings Text contributions Pi de Bruijn, Johannes Hedal Hansen, Hans Ibelings Concept development, archive research, image editing Johannes Hedal Hansen Photography Ernst van Raaphorst Translation Hans Ibelings, Michael Meert Final editor Eleonoor Jap Sam Design Ernst van Raaphorst Printing, binding Damen Drukkers Number of pages 288 Book size 23 x 30.5 cm Binding softcover Language ENGLISH Release date April 16, 2026 Publisher Jap Sam Books Partner de Architekten Cie. The publication is made possible by de Architekten Cie. Also available in English see Pi de Bruijn architect - zijn werk en leven beschreven door Hans Ibelings - ISBN978-94-93329-78-2 www.cie.nl +++ Pi de Bruijn’s career spans one third of the twentieth century and a quarter of the twentyfirst century. This richly illustrated book documents his life and work during a period in which Dutch architecture, cities and society underwent enormous changes. From war to abundance, through good times and bad. In nine short pieces, De Bruijn himself recounts his background, fascinations and sources of inspiration as person and architect. In his analysis of De Bruijn’s extensive and diverse oeuvre, critic and architectural historian Hans Ibelings unravels the common threads running through his professional career. With sharp and surprising insights, Ibelings sketches the portrait of an architect who pays little attention to prevailing tastes and standards in the profession. Alternating between text and images, this book provides insight into the personal world of Pi de Bruijn. It reveals the diversity in the thinking and working methods of an extraordinary architect who, after six decades in the profession, is still very much active.