100 Ideas that Changed Architecture

Mary Warner Marien

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Laurence King Publishing
03 February 2020

Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial; History of architecture

Series: 100 Ideas

100 Ideas that Changed Architecture chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, it provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader.

Starting with the basic building 'components' of door, window, column and beam and the Classical orders, this inspiring book goes on to explore historical architectural movements such as the Picturesque and Beaux-Arts, innovative materials such as steel and reinforced concrete, technical innovations, such as the lift and electric lighting, through to modern movements such as Universal Design and Deconstruction.

Arranged in a broadly chronological order, these architectural ideas are presented through informative text and arresting visuals, exploring when each idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day.

By: Mary Warner Marien
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Pocket Edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 168mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 560g
ISBN: 9781786275677
ISBN 10: 1786275678
Series: 100 Ideas
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 03 February 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard Weston was Professor of Architecture at Cardiff University. His books include the monograph Alvar Aalto, winner of the 1995 Sir Banister Fletcher Prize; the definitive monograph on the Danish architect Jørn Utzon; Materials, Form and Architecture and Key Buildings of the Twentieth Century, 2nd edition.

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Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, it provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader -- World Architecture News