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BRUTAL LONDON
CONSTRUCT YOUR OWN CONCRETE CAPITAL |
| By: |
Zupagrafika, Norman Foster (Foreword), Peter Chadwick |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£19.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
3791383000 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783791383002 |
| Publisher: |
PRESTEL |
| Pub. date: |
29 September, 2016 |
| Pages: |
72 |
| Description: |
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. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
47 colour and 1 black & white illustrations and 9 push-out and build |
| Publication: |
Germany |
| Imprint: |
Prestel |
| Returns: |
Returnable |