English architecture

English architecture
Author: T.D. Atkinson
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Total Pages: 273
Release: 1928
Genre: History
ISBN: 5874642560

English architecture. With 200 illustrations.

Building on Ruins

Building on Ruins
Author: Frank E. Salmon
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2000
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Charles Barry's victory in the competition to design the new Houses of Parliament in 1836 has been widely regarded as the moment in English architecture when the influence of Greece gave way to Victorian Gothic. In this beautifully illustrated book, Frank Salmon redirects attention to the importance of classical archaeology in the education of British architects and to major classically-inspired buildings in Birmingham, Cambridge, Liverpool and the City of London, also commissioned in this period.

The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture, 1760 - 1860

The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture, 1760 - 1860
Author: Daniel Maudlin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2015-07-24
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317643143

The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture is a history of the late Georgian phenomenon of the architect-designed cottage and the architectural discourse that articulated it. It is a study of small buildings built on country estates, and not so small buildings built in picturesque rural settings, resort towns and suburban developments. At the heart of the English idea of the cottage is the Classical notion of retreat from the city to the countryside. This idea was adopted and adapted by the Augustan-infused culture of eighteenth-century England where it gained popularity with writers, artists, architects and their wealthy patrons who from the later eighteenth century commissioned retreats, gate-lodges, estate workers' housing and seaside villas designed to 'appear as cottages'. The enthusiasm for cottages within polite society did not last. By the mid-nineteenth century, cottage-related building and book publishing had slowed and the idea of the cottage itself was eventually lost beneath the Tudor barge-boards and decorative chimneystacks of the Historic Revival. And yet while both designer and consumer have changed over time, the idea of the cottage as the ideal rural retreat continues to resonate through English architecture and English culture.

English Architecture Public & Private

English Architecture Public & Private
Author: John F. Bold
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 369
Release: 1993-07-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0826421415

This book brings together twenty-four original essays by colleagues, pupils and friends of Kerry Downes. The essays range from the late middle ages to the twentieth century but are concentrated on the period to the study of which Kerry Downes has contributed so much: that of Wren, Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor. Taken together these essays display the different approaches taken by architectural historians and the rich variety of English architecture.

Brutalism

Brutalism
Author: Alexander Clement
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2018-06-25
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1785004247

The term 'Brutalism' is used to describe a form of architecture that appeared, mainly in Europe, from around 1945-75. Uncomprimisingly modern, this trend in architecture was both striking and arresting and, perhaps like no other style before or since, aroused extremes of emotion and debate. Some regarded Brutalist buildings as monstrous soulless structures of concrete, steel and glass, whereas others saw the genre as a logical progression, having its own grace and balance. In this revised second edition, Alexander Clement continues the debate of Brutalism in post-war Britain to the modern day, studying a number of key buildings and developments in the fields of civic, educational, commercial, leisure, private and ecclesiastical architecture. With new and improved illustrations, fresh case studies and profiles of the most influential architects, this new edition affords greater attention to iconic buildings and structures. Now that the age of Brutalism is a generation behind us, it is possible to view the movement with a degree of rational reappraisal, study how the style evolved and gauge its effect on Britain's urban landscape. This book will be of interest to architecture students, design students and anyone interested in post-war architecture. Fully illustrated with 160 colour and 4 black & white photographs.

The Pocket Guide to English Architecture

The Pocket Guide to English Architecture
Author: Philip Wilkinson
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2009-04-21
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 178340048X

This user-friendly guide to English architecture up to the mid-twentieth century is divided into styles with examples highlighted (e.g. the Tower of London for Norman Architecture), complemented by original prints which sets this quality book apart from other guides. The detailed 18th and 19th century (and later) prints enable the reader to understand just what makes these styles so important and have the advantage of being much clearer than much modern photography. Written by architecture expert Philip Wilkinson, this is a must-read book for anyone who wants to know about English architecture in a pocket-size guide, ideal for reading when traveling.

The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated

The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated
Author: Edmund Sharpe
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

"The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated" by Edmund Sharpe Edmund Sharpe was an English architect, architectural historian, railway engineer, and sanitary reformer. His expertise in the field of architecture made him the perfect person to write about England's history on the matter. From the Saxons to the rectilinear period of design, this text is a valuable resource to gain a better understanding of constructing.

Toward an Architecture

Toward an Architecture
Author: Le Corbusier
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780892368990

Published in 1923, Toward an Architecture had an immediate impact on architects throughout Europe and remains a foundational text for students and professionals. Le Corbusier urges readers to cease thinking of architecture as a matter of historical styles and instead open their eyes to the modern world. Simultaneously a historian, critic, and prophet, he provocatively juxtaposes views of classical Greece and Renaissance Rome with images of airplanes, cars, and ocean liners. Le Corbusier's slogans--such as "the house is a machine for living in"--and philosophy changed how his contemporaries saw the relationship between architecture, technology, and history. This edition includes a new translation of the original text, a scholarly introduction, and background notes that illuminate the text and illustrations.

The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture, 1760 - 1860

The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture, 1760 - 1860
Author: Daniel Maudlin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2015-07-24
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317643151

The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture is a history of the late Georgian phenomenon of the architect-designed cottage and the architectural discourse that articulated it. It is a study of small buildings built on country estates, and not so small buildings built in picturesque rural settings, resort towns and suburban developments. At the heart of the English idea of the cottage is the Classical notion of retreat from the city to the countryside. This idea was adopted and adapted by the Augustan-infused culture of eighteenth-century England where it gained popularity with writers, artists, architects and their wealthy patrons who from the later eighteenth century commissioned retreats, gate-lodges, estate workers' housing and seaside villas designed to 'appear as cottages'. The enthusiasm for cottages within polite society did not last. By the mid-nineteenth century, cottage-related building and book publishing had slowed and the idea of the cottage itself was eventually lost beneath the Tudor barge-boards and decorative chimneystacks of the Historic Revival. And yet while both designer and consumer have changed over time, the idea of the cottage as the ideal rural retreat continues to resonate through English architecture and English culture.