Generating Context: The Practice of Perry Dean Rogers, Partners, Architects

Michael J. Crosbie

ISBN 10: 3764364386 / ISBN 13: 9783764364380

Published by Birkhäuser, 2001

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231 p., illustrated. Oversize [b 138 op gry-hrd mnk].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Generating Context: The Practice of Perry Dean Rogers, Partners, Architects
• Publisher: Birkhäuser
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3764364386
• ISBN 13: 9783764364380
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

Perry Dean Rogers is a long-established architectural firm based in Boston, New England. Their approach to architecture is complex, mature, and provocative. A major influence on the work of this office is their interest in context. Founded in 1923, the firm has made a name for itself with numerous buildings for educational institutions. In this volume, the most significant works of Perry Dean Rogers will be examined in six chapters, which explore different facets of their design approach. Amongst the works included are: the new Information Systems Building for Harvard University, a new library for the College of Wooster, Ohio, the renovation of two of Yale University's Colleges and a library for the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Because of their considerable experience in designing university buildings, Perry Dean Rogers have recently completed designing an entire college campus - the masterplan and the individual buildings - for the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Massachusetts.

About the Author

Michael J. Crosbie is a practising architect and architectural critic. He is the former editor of Progressive Architecture and writes for Domus, Architectural Record and Landscape Architecture. He also teaches architecture at the Roger Williams University and is author of the book Cesar Pelli: Recent Themes.