The Architecture of Edwin Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew

The Architecture of Edwin Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew
Author: Iain Jackson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2016-03-16
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 131704486X

Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew were pioneers of Modern Architecture in Britain and its former colonies from the late 1920s through to the early 1970s. As a barometer of twentieth century architecture, their work traces the major cultural developments of that century from the development of modernism, its spread into the late-colonial arena and finally, to its re-evaluation that resulted in a more expressive, formalist approach in the post-war era. This book thoroughly examines Fry and Drew's highly influential 'Tropical Architecture' in West Africa and India, whilst also discussing their British work, such as their post World War II projects for the Festival of Britain, Harlow New Town, Pilkington Brothers’ Headquarters and Coychurch Crematorium. It highlights the collaborative nature of Fry and Drew's work, including schemes undertaken with Elizabeth Denby, Walter Gropius, Denys Lasdun, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. Positioning their architecture, writing and educational endeavours within a wider context, this book illustrates the significant artistic and cultural contributions made by Fry and Drew throughout their lengthy careers.

African Architecture

African Architecture
Author: Nnamdi Elleh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 410
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Provides an extraordinary account of the evolution, transformation and development of architecture across this continent. It is examined and evaluated from a wide range of ethnic, climatic, political economic and religious factors.

Subject Catalog

Subject Catalog
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1036
Release: 1979
Genre: Subject catalogs
ISBN:

Women in Architecture

Women in Architecture
Author: Clare Lorenz
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1990
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Agrest, Diana: Alvarez, Cecilia & De Murcia, Emese [et.al.].