This edition of Donald Albrecht’s comprehensive study offers an in-depth examination of the life and work of Andrée Putman.

As curator of architecture and design at the Museum of the City of New York, Albrecht situates Putman’s practice within broader architectural and design discourses, tracing the development of her distinctive approach to interior architecture.

The monograph provides the first extensive overview of Putman’s oeuvre, documenting key projects ranging from hospitality design and transportation interiors to private commissions. Particular attention is given to her capacity to balance historical reference with modern reduction, establishing a refined vocabulary characterized by spatial clarity, material restraint and a rigorous chromatic sensibility.

Analytical essays contextualize her work within late-20th-century design history, addressing issues of authorship, branding, and the shifting relationship between architecture, interior design and cultural identity. Archival material and personal reflections complement the scholarly framework, contributing to a multidimensional portrait of her practice.

The publication constitutes a substantial resource for researchers, architects and design historians concerned with the evolution of contemporary interior design and its intersection with broader architectural culture.