A Legislative Building (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Charles Leroy Gustafson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0366743406 ISBN 13: 9780366743407

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The design examines a grand government building, blending library and legislative spaces into one monumental plan.

It reveals how light, circulation, and stately geometry shape a public’s experience of power and learning.

This edition walks through the exterior massing, the dramatic domed rotunda, and the carefully arranged interior routes that connect libraries, galleries, and chambers. It shows how every detail—from arches and niches to stairways and skylights—serves the flow of people and ideas.

• Explore the central rotunda, monument stairs, and the way light moves through the dome and arches
• See how the plan balances public access with private circulation for officials and staff
• Learn about the furniture, materials, and ornament that create a dignified, timeless atmosphere
• Understand how the library and legislative spaces are connected to support both scrutiny and study

Ideal for readers of architectural history and design case studies who want a clear, practical look at how a large public building is organized and presented.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366743406
• ISBN 13: 9780366743407
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40