
Modernism without Rhetoric
Essays on the work of Alison and Peter Smithson
Helena Webster(Editor)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 18. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-471-97759-9 (ISBN)
Description
Alison and Peter Smithson were responsible for three of the most inspired Hunstanton School, Norfolk (1950-54), the Economist Building, London (1964) and housing at Robin Hood Gardens, London (1964). This book is a critique of their work and the influence of this partnership in British architecture.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 24.2 cm
Width: 22.4 cm
Weight
1284 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-97759-9 (9780471977599)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Modernism without Rhetoric (H. Webster). BUILDINGS. The Sugden House -Dreaming and Living (D. Sugden). Toujours vers une Architecture (F. Samara). An Interview with Peter Smithson (F. Samara). WRITINGS AND EXHIBITIONS. Conglomerate Ordering - Restaging the Possible (P. Smithson). Seven Small Thoughts on the Architects' Writings (R. Padovan). Appendices. Bibliography. Index.