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100 20th-Century Buildings
100 20th-Century Buildings
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A stylish celebration of some of the greatest buildings in Britain, from the 20th century and beyond, from the country's leading organization for the protection of 20th-century architecture. This fascinating book showcases 100 standout buildings from 1914 onward, representing the very best of 20th-century British architecture. First published in 2014 and now redesigned and updated in a brand-new edition, its glorious photography is accompanied by insightful texts from a range of expert architectural writers including Alan Powers, Owen Hatherley, and Rowan Moore, along with several longer essays on different aspects of the 20th-century built environment: Gavin Stamp on the inter-war decades, Elain Harwood on post-war architecture, and Timothy Brittain-Catlin on post-modernism. The huge range of landmark buildings featured in this book includes:
and many more. From factories to art galleries, churches to health centers, office blocks to individual private dwellings, this book provides a captivating overview of the 20th-century built environment.
- The stately De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Humble wartime prefabs
- Brutalist housing at the Barbican
- John Outram's colorful 80s Isle of Dogs pumping station
- The groundbreaking Eden Project in Cornwall
and many more. From factories to art galleries, churches to health centers, office blocks to individual private dwellings, this book provides a captivating overview of the 20th-century built environment.
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BATSFORD BOOKS
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Architecture
Binding Type
Hardcover
Country Of Origin
CN
Number Of Units
1
Length
8.7 Inches
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EAN
Width
8.8 Inches
Publication Date
2024-06-18
Height
1.1 Inches
ISBN 10
1849948690
Weight
2.55 Pounds
Book EAN
9781849948692
Target Audiance
Adults
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