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The Bridges of Robert Adam: A Fanciful and Picturesque Tour
The Bridges of Robert Adam: A Fanciful and Picturesque Tour
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The bridge has always been a transitional structure, requiring strength and aesthetic appeal. Robert Adam, a Scottish architect, understood this and sought to achieve architectural totality in his bridge designs, incorporating them into greater architectural programs. This book explores his lesser-known bridges across Britain, shedding new light on his career.
Format: Hardback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Triglyph Books
The bridge has always been a unique structure, serving as a bridge between engineering and architecture. Its functional requirements are more demanding than those of an average building, as it not only needs to withstand the weight of people and vehicles but also span a significant distance. As Samuel Johnson famously observed, the first excellence of a bridge is strength, as a beautiful bridge that cannot support its weight will soon lose its charm.
Scottish architect Robert Adam (1728-92) was a master of these principles, creating bridges that were not only structurally sound but also visually stunning. Unlike his contemporaries, Adam did not view bridges as mere structures to be adorned with ornaments. Instead, he sought to achieve architectural totality, integrating his bridge designs into larger architectural programs. This approach resulted in aesthetically pleasing and contextually specific designs, such as the Pulteney Bridge in Bath and the ruined arch and viaduct at Culzean Castle in Ayrshire.
The Bridges of Robert Adam: A Fanciful and Picturesque Tour is a journey through Britain, exploring an understudied aspect of the great architect's career. This book will take readers on a picturesque tour of Adam's bridges, shedding new light on their beauty and significance in the architectural landscape. Whether you are an architect, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the art of bridge design, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of Robert Adam and his remarkable contributions to the field.
Weight: 888g
Dimension: 213 x 257 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781916355477
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