New Architecture in Britain - Hardcover

Powell, Kenneth

9781858942278: New Architecture in Britain

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1858942276 ISBN 13: 9781858942278

Publisher: Merrell Publishers, 2003

This book engagingly describes and illustrates over 100 outstanding projects, both large and small, from around Britain - none completed earlier than 2001, and some still under construction or planned. A substantial introduction describes the development of architecture in Britain since the 1960s, with an analysis of the influences that have moulded it and an examination of the major issues that look set to shape it in the future urban regeneration, the current relevance of the 'vernacular', energy concerns, conservation and reuse, and the impact of new materials and technologies. This book makes a forceful contribution to the continuing debate about the role of architecture in forging a new environment and underpinning the growth of a healthy society.

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About the Author:

Kenneth Powell is an architecture critic, journalist and writer, based in London and Leeds. His many books include 'New London Architecture', 'City Reborn' and '30 St Mary Axe: A Tower for London', all published by Merrell.

Review:

The book does as much as possible to demonstrate the tectonic qualities of Greene and Greene's architecture as can be captured on paper - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW There's no doubting the expertise of the contributors - THE WORLD OF INTERIORS

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