305 Lost Buildings of Canada

In his signature minimalist style, Raymond Biesinger has illustrated a selection of Canada's most iconic lost buildings, accompanied by Alex Bozikovics descriptions that capture their historical, cultural, and architectural significance. 305 Lost Buildings of Canada is a fact-filled compendium that spans the country, its cities, and countryside, and offers a glimpse into the lost wonders of Canadian architecture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2022
Publisher: Goose Lane Editions

Winner of the AIGA 50 Books | 50 Covers and Alcuin Society Book Design Awards Second Prize (Prose Illustrated)
A National Bestseller

This poignant collection delves into the legacies of theaters, hotels, fire stations, flour mills, and numerous other structures that have been demolished, burned down, or otherwise lost. Through the use of archival photographs, blueprints, and written reports, Raymond Biesinger has skillfully brought to life a selection of Canada's most iconic lost buildings, showcasing his signature minimalist style.

Accompanying Biesinger's illustrations are Alex Bozikovics descriptions, which vividly capture the historical, cultural, and architectural significance of each building. Drawing on local histories, archived building permits, and his extensive expertise in the Canadian urban architectural landscape and its history, Bozikovic offers captivating, often forgotten stories about each building and its profound importance.

Presented as an impossible architectural walking tour, 305 Lost Buildings of Canada spans the entirety of the country, its cities, and its countryside, offering a fascinating exploration of Canada's architectural wonders. While cities undergo change and buildings come and go, this fact-filled compendium serves as a testament to the lost treasures of Canadian architecture.

Weight: 402g
Dimension: 142 x 229 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781773102368