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Big Ideas, Small Buildings
Phyllis Richardson(Author)
Lucas Dietrich(Editor)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 10. September 2001
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-500-34181-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a celebration of the small, the compact, the unexpected little buildings we encounter in the landscape or cityscape that give us pause to ponder their meaning or that make us appreciate the elegance of their creation. From the spectrum of functions and styles of these structures, it is clear that size imposes no limits on creativity and utility is no constraint to beauty.
Thinking small can be a wonderfully constructive exercise - and it can even bring a little joy.
Thinking small can be a wonderfully constructive exercise - and it can even bring a little joy.
Reviews / Votes
'Stylish and informative' - The Architects' JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-500-34181-0 (9780500341810)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Phyllis Richardson is former research editor of Architectural Digest and has edited numerous books on architecture and design.
Content
Introduction - Big ideas, small packages * 1. Shelters for Meditation * 2. Objects in the Landscape * 3. Furnishing the City * 4. The Functional Sublime * 5. Anytime, anywhere