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The Iconic British House Modern Architectural Masterworks Since 1900
The Iconic British House Modern Architectural Masterworks Since 1900
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Binding: Hardcover
Description: A definitive survey of the finest examples of residential architecture in Britain from 1900 to the present featuring the major architects of the 20th century and leading emerging talents. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the architectural history and heritage of Britain. This has been driven by many important political cultural and social factors as well as a powerful and renewed interest in the design of house and home. The Iconic British House explores and celebrates fifty of the most architecturally significant houses from 1900 to the present. Encompassing major artistic movements such as Arts and Crafts Art Deco Modernism and Postmodernism the houses include examples designed by architects Charles Rennie Mackintosh Edwin Lutyens Berthold Lubetkin Richard Rogers and many others. 21st - century innovation and imagination are evidenced in houses by established and emerging talents such as Seth Stein Nick Eldridge Robin Partington and Ken Shuttleworth. Much more than a celebration of influential homes this richly illustrated overview is also a comprehensive guide to shifting architectural movements and ideas a survey of great architects with international relevance and a journey through changing tastes styles aesthetics and patterns of living.
Title: The Iconic British House Modern Architectural Masterworks Since 1900
Author(s): Bradbury Dominic
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Barcode: 9780500343746
Pages: 320 Pages, "550+ Illustrations"; 563 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 10/31/2023
Category: Residential Buildings, Domestic Buildings
Description: A definitive survey of the finest examples of residential architecture in Britain from 1900 to the present featuring the major architects of the 20th century and leading emerging talents. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the architectural history and heritage of Britain. This has been driven by many important political cultural and social factors as well as a powerful and renewed interest in the design of house and home. The Iconic British House explores and celebrates fifty of the most architecturally significant houses from 1900 to the present. Encompassing major artistic movements such as Arts and Crafts Art Deco Modernism and Postmodernism the houses include examples designed by architects Charles Rennie Mackintosh Edwin Lutyens Berthold Lubetkin Richard Rogers and many others. 21st - century innovation and imagination are evidenced in houses by established and emerging talents such as Seth Stein Nick Eldridge Robin Partington and Ken Shuttleworth. Much more than a celebration of influential homes this richly illustrated overview is also a comprehensive guide to shifting architectural movements and ideas a survey of great architects with international relevance and a journey through changing tastes styles aesthetics and patterns of living.
Title: The Iconic British House Modern Architectural Masterworks Since 1900
Author(s): Bradbury Dominic
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Barcode: 9780500343746
Pages: 320 Pages, "550+ Illustrations"; 563 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 10/31/2023
Category: Residential Buildings, Domestic Buildings