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An extensive bibliography has been made available by Dr. Ir. Remery pr. The bibliography is published in the book Mystery and Matter by Dr. Ir. Remery pr. The document is available as a PDF>
Consice bibliography:
The most important publications of Hans van der Laan
Le Nombre Plastique. Leiden: Brill, 1960.
Het Plastische Getal. Leiden: Brill, 1967.
Il Numero Plastico. Milano: Sinai Edizioni, 2002.
De Architectonische Ruimte. Leiden: Brill, 1977. (2nd edition 1983, 3rd edition 1992)
Architectonic Space. Leiden: Brill, 1983.
L'Espace Architectonique. Leiden: Brill, 1989.
Der Architectonischer Form. Leiden: Brill, 1992.
Lo Spazio Achitettonico. Milano: Sinai Edizioni, 2002.
Het Vormenspel der Liturgie. Leiden: Brill, 1985.
La Forma. Milano: Sinai Edizioni, 2004.
The Play of Forms. Leiden: Brill, 2005.
Architectuur, Modellen en Meubels. Abbey St. Benedictusberg, 1982.
Instruments of Order. Essay written at the request of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1980-1990.
The most important publications concerning Hans van der Laan and his work
Farmer, Ben, Hentie Louw. Comparison to Contemporary Architectural Thought. London and New York: Routledge, 1993. p.284-288, Hans van der Laan, Instruments of Order
Padovan, Richard. dom Hans van der Laan. Amsterdam: Architectura & Natura Press, 1994.
Haan, Hilde de, Ids Haagsma. Plastisch Lexicon. Haarlem: Architext, 1996.
Ferlenga, Alberto, Paolo Verde. dom Hans van der Laan, le opere gli scritti. Milano: Electa, 2000.
Ferlenga, Alberto, Paolo Verde. dom Hans van der Laan, Works and Words. Architectura & Natura Press, 2001.
Tummers, L.J.M., J.M. Tummers-Zuurmond. Abdijkerk Vaals, studiecahier. Van der Laan Stichting, 2005.
Haan, Hilde de, Ids Haagsma. Wie is er bang voor nieuwbouw…. Intermediair Bibliotheek, 1981. p.171-182, dom Hans van der Laan, Zoeken naar het ware menselijk verblijf
Graatsma, William P.A.R.S. Ter ere van dom Hans van der Laan 1904-1991. Nuth: Rosbeek, 1992. p.48-65, Hans van der Laan, Een architectuur op basis van het ruimtelijk gegeven van de natuur.
Kruijtzer, Godfried. Ruimte en Getal – het Plastische Getal en het Gulden Snedegetal – wiskunde in de bouwkunde, bouwkunde in de wiskunde. Amsterdam: Architectura & Natura Press, 1998.
Studiecahier Het Jan de Jong Huis. "Een huis van de cursus".
The book can be ordered at the Jan de Jong Stichting (Foundation),
e-mail: hdj1@home.nl
Gebouwen van het Plastische Getal. Een lexicon van de "Bossche School"
Authors: Hilde de Haan & Ids Haagsma | Publisher: Architext Haarlem, 2010
ISBN 978 90 5105 0424 | 288 pages, richly illustrated
Available in bookshops, price: € 29,50
This book provides a comprehensive encyclopedia covering all definitions and backgrounds of the architectural theory of Hans van der Laan in an accessible and insightful way. The book also includes a guide comprising a large number of buildings which were designed according to the insights provided by the Plastic Number, an atlas, and an overview of architects. A unique that not only provides an overview of the Bossche School, but also demonstrates that the ideas of Hans van der Laan are very up-to-date internationally. More information is available at Architext.nl
Explanation of two documentaries
On April 7th, 2009 Dick Pouderoyen, architect, gave an explanation concerning two documentaries about dom Hans van der Laan, under the auspices of the Architecture Centre Nijmegen, at the cultural centre De Lindenberg in Nijmegen. His notes can be read here PDF>
Books and publications available at the St. Benedictusberg abbey
A number of books about or by dom Hans van der Laan are available at the St. Benedictusberg abbey. These books can be ordered via the adbij Sint benedictusberg webstore.
Available are:
- Laan, dom Hans van der. Architectural Space. Available in Dutch, German, French and English. Price: €36,--
- Laan, dom Hans van der. The Play of Forms: Nature, Culture and Liturgy. Available in Dutch and English. Price Dutch edition: €21,50, English edition: €24,--.
- Tummers, Leo, Joke Tummers. De kerk te Vaals. (Also known as: Cahier Vaals, published at the celebration of dom Hans van der Laan’s 100th day of birth in 2004 (2005)). Van der Laan Stichting, 2005. Price: €20,--.
- Roosenberg – Waasmunster: Negen brieven van de Architect over de bouw van het Klooster Roosenberg. Reissued by the Abbey St. Benedictusberg in Vaals. Some pictures and an introduction are included. Price: €6,--.
- Ferlenga, Alberto, Paolo Verde. dom Hans van der Laan, Works and Words. Architectura & Natura Press, 2001. Price: €40,--. English edition (most likely no longer available at the publisher).
- Laan, dom H. van der. Le nombre plastique: Quinze lecons sur l’ordonnance architectonique. (French edition, Dutch edition is sold out). Price: €20,--.