Berthold Lubetkin

This book provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the life and work of Berthold Lubetkin, exploring his themes, achievements, and setbacks. It sheds new light on his Russian origins and European travels, re-assesses his prime work of the 1930s, and charts his extensive post-war career. It also considers his legacy in the later work of his associates.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Historic England

Berthold Lubetkin (1901-1990), widely recognized as the preeminent architect of his generation to practice in England, is the subject of this book, which offers a concise and engaging account of his life and work. It delves into the central themes, accomplishments, and challenges of Lubetkin's career, drawing from the author's twenty-year personal friendship with Lubetkin, discussions with former colleagues, and firsthand experience working with many of Lubetkin's buildings as a conservation architect.

The study sheds light on Lubetkin's Russian origins and European travels, reevaluates his seminal work of the 1930s, and charts the extensive output of his often overlooked post-war career. It also examines Lubetkin's legacy in the later work of his key associates, several of whom went on to become significant architects in their own right.

Lubetkin is a legendary figure in architectural circles, yet he remains somewhat enigmatic and misunderstood. The author sheds new light on the man and his ideas, assessing his unique place in modern architectural history. Illustrations include original black-and-white images as well as high-quality color studies of the buildings as they exist today. A comprehensive List of Works and published commentaries also serve as a valuable reference source.

Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837645053