Modern Architecture
Modern Architecture
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A survey of modern architecture and its origins. This book also explores the effects of globalization on architecture, the rise annd rise of the celebrity architect, and the way in which practices worldwide have addressed such issues as sustainability and habitat.
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Modern Architecture by Kenneth Frampton
This acclaimed survey of modern architecture and its origins has become a classic since it first appeared in 1980. For this fourth edition Kenneth Frampton has added a major new chapter that explores the effects of globalization on architecture in recent years, the rise annd rise of the celebrity architect, and the way in which practices worldwide have addressed such issues as sustainability and habitat. The bibliography has also been updated and expanded, making this volume more complete and indispensable than ever.
'One of the most important works on modern architecture we have today' - Architectural Design
'A power-packed book that takes the reader from the mid-18th century to the present day, from Boullée to Hadid with many pleasant and informative visitations in between … Highly recommended' - Building Engineer
'A power-packed book that takes the reader from the mid-18th century to the present day, from Boullée to Hadid with many pleasant and informative visitations in between … Highly recommended' - Building Engineer
Professor Kenneth Frampton is a distinguished architectural historian and the author of many books, including Renzo Piano: The Complete Logbook and Le Corbusier, both published by Thames & Hudson. He is Ware Professor of Architecture at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780500203958 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500203954 |
| Title | Modern Architecture |
| Author | Kenneth Frampton |
| Series | World Of Art |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 424 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |