Modernism without Rhetoric
Essays on the work of Alison and Peter Smithson
Published on 18. July 1997
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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.
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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.