A rare inside look at the construction of Philadelphia's new cultural center and gardens, where Herzog & de Meuron's iconic architecture meets Piet Oudolf's lyrical landscaping and Calder's signature sculptures

This elegant clothbound volume gives unique insights into the creative process that led to the architectural realization of the Calder Gardens in Philadelphia—a new cultural destination that brings together the visionary architecture of Herzog & de Meuron and the meticulous garden design of Piet Oudolf to celebrate the human spirit through Alexander Calder's art. Packaged in a beautiful clothbound cover, embossed with Herzog's own handwriting taken from his notes, this large-format publication invites readers to look over Jacques Herzog's shoulder during the development of the project. Numerous sketches and drawings are grouped into 10 chapters, from "Vertical Stacks of Fragments" to "The Underground Is Not Innocent," each accompanied by an equally personal short text. A selection of collages and study models round out this deep-dive into the acclaimed architect's working method, artistic intelligence and questioning, creative approach.