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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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The Iconic British House explores and celebrates fifty of the most architecturally significant houses from 1900 to the present, featuring major artists and emerging talents. It is 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.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
In recent years, there has been a renewed fascination with the architectural heritage and history of Britain. This resurgence has been driven by a multitude of political, cultural, and social factors, as well as a growing interest in designing houses and homes. The Iconic British House delves into and showcases fifty of the most architecturally significant houses from 1900 to the present. These houses encompass major artistic movements such as Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, Modernism, and Postmodernism, featuring designs by renowned architects like Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Edwin Lutyens, Berthold Lubetkin, Richard Rogers, and many others. Moreover, the book showcases the innovation and imagination of 21st-century architects, including Seth Stein, Nick Eldridge, Robin Partington, and Ken Shuttleworth.
Rather than merely celebrating influential homes, The Iconic British House serves as a comprehensive guide to evolving architectural movements and ideas. It provides a survey of great architects with international relevance and explores changing tastes, styles, aesthetics, and patterns of living. The book is richly illustrated, offering a visual feast for readers interested in architecture and design.
In conclusion, The Iconic British House is a remarkable testament to the rich architectural heritage and history of Britain. It showcases the finest examples of residential architecture from 1900 to the present, featuring the major architects of the 20th century and emerging talents. Through its comprehensive exploration and celebration, the book provides a valuable insight into shifting architectural movements and ideas, offering a comprehensive guide to great architects and their contributions to the world of design.
Weight: 2294g
Dimension: 269 x 289 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500343746
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