Brutal London: construct your own concrete capital : contains 9 models to press out and build

Appealing to fans of architecture, this ingeniously designed book lets you build replicas of some of London's iconic post-war concrete structures while learning about their place in the city's architectural history. In this fun and intellectually stimulating book, readers can recreate a nu...

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Corporate Author: Zupagrafika (Author)
Other Authors: Chadwick, Peter (Photographer), Foster, Norman 1935- (Author of introduction, etc.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Munich ; London ; New York Prestel [2016]
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:Appealing to fans of architecture, this ingeniously designed book lets you build replicas of some of London's iconic post-war concrete structures while learning about their place in the city's architectural history. In this fun and intellectually stimulating book, readers can recreate a number of London's most renowned Brutalist buildings. Opening with an informative history of the origins and philosophy of Brutalist architecture, the book then focuses on 9 buildings, including the Barbican Estate, Robin Hood Gardens, Balfron Tower and the National Theatre. The first part of the book looks at the significance of each of these buildings, with a short chapter on each, complete with texts and images. The second part of the book consists of a series of 9 pre-cut and folded buildings, printed on heavy card stock, that readers can detach and construct with easy-to-follow instructions. At once fun and informative, this unique book offers a challenging and entertaining approach to architecture.
Item Description:Enthält Bausätze aus Karton zum Ausdrücken
Physical Description:48 Seiten, 12 ungezählte Blätter Illustrationen 29 cm
ISBN:9783791383002
3791383000

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