Mid-Century Britain

- Modern Architecture 1938–1963

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  • Bog, hardback
  • Engelsk
  • 288 sider

Beskrivelse

Leading expert and passionate advocate of modern British architecture Elain Harwood gives the best overview of British architecture from 1938 to 1963 – mid-century buildings.

Growing in popularity and with an increasing understanding of their importance as a background to our lives, the buildings range from the Royal Festival Hall, Newcastle City Hall and to Deal Pier and Douglas ferry terminal, from prefabs and ice cream parlours to Coventry Cathedral and the Golden Lane Estate. The author writes in non-technical, layman's language about the design, architecture and also the influence of these buildings on the lives of our towns and cities.  

The author has arranged the huge variety of buildings into: Houses and Flats: Churches and Public Buildings; Offices; Shops; Showrooms and Cafes; Hotels and Public Houses; Cinemas, Theatres and Concert Halls; Industrial Buildings and Transport. There is an insightful introduction that places these buildings in the context of 20th-century architecture generally and globally. All fantastically photographed to make this a must have for anyone interested in our built heritage. 

Postwar Britain architects often saw architecture as a powerful means to improve the quality of our lives after the shadow of war. This is the fascinating story of what they built to meet that challenge. 

Cover illustration by Paul Catherall

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Detaljer
  • SprogEngelsk
  • Sidetal288
  • Udgivelsesdato14-10-2021
  • ISBN139781849946865
  • Forlag Batsford Ltd
  • FormatHardback
Størrelse og vægt
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10 cm
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18,9 cm
24,6 cm

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