100 IDEAS THAT CHANGED ARCHITECTURE

This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history of the subject, and is also a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of architecture, the...

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Main Author: Weston, Richard 1953- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Laurence King 2011
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Summary:This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history of the subject, and is also a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of architecture, the ideas that comprise the book include innovative and influential concepts, technologies, techniques and movements. Each idea is presented through interesting text and arresting visuals, and explores when the idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day. -- Book Description
Physical Description:216 pages illustrations; (chiefly colour) 27 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-211) and index
ISBN:9781856697323
1856697320