Modern Architecture Through Case Studies 1945 to 1990Once again, new interpretations are presented of some of the most famous architecture of the period. Work by lesser-known architects, whose influence and role have been overlooked by conventional histories of the subject, is discussed. The case study structure allows each example to be discussed and used as a springboard to explore different theoretical approaches. Filled with beautiful photographs, plans and architect's drawings, this is a clear and accessible discussion on a period of architecture that engages many questions still under debate in architecture today. |
Contents
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Egon Eiermann German Pavilion Brussels | 23 |
Aldo van Eyck Orphanage Amsterdam | 35 |
Gottfried Böhm Bensberg Town Hall | 47 |
Peter and Alison Smithson Economist Building | 59 |
Stirling and Gowan Leicester Engineering | 71 |
Norman Foster Willis Faber Dumas Ipswich | 153 |
Giancarlo De Carlo Magistero Urbino | 165 |
Piano and Rogers Pompidou Centre Paris | 177 |
Aldo Rossi Cemetery Modena | 189 |
Peter Eisenman Wexner Center Columbus | 201 |
Karljosef Schattner Waisenhaus Eichstätt | 213 |
Venturi and ScottBrown Sainsbury Wing | 225 |
Conclusion | 237 |
Helmut Striffler Protestant Chapel Dachau | 89 |
Günter Behnisch Munich Olympic Complex | 101 |
Carlo Scarpa Castelvecchio Museum | 113 |
Lucien Kroll Maison Médicale | 127 |
Ralph Erskine Byker Housing Newcastle | 139 |
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Sources of illustrations | 250 |
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Other editions - View all
Modern Architecture Through Case Studies 1945 to 1990 Peter Blundell Jones,Eamonn Canniffe Limited preview - 2012 |
Modern Architecture Through Case Studies, 1945-1990 Peter Blundell Jones,Eamonn Canniffe Limited preview - 2007 |
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