Robert Adam and the Search for a Modern Classicism by Richard John
Monograph focusing on the award-winning work of one of Britain's leading architectural firms. 'Robert Adam: The Search for a Modern Classicism' is a new title in the 'New Classicists' series.
"Author Richard John's text is both erudite and illuminating; the captions for the hundreds of colour photos are similarly informative" Period Homes, November 2010
Robert Adam Architects has an international reputation for classical and traditional architecture and design informed by the latest technology. The firm has offices in the UK with work throughout Britain, the USA, continental Europe, and Asia. Their portfolio of award-winning projects covers a range of commercial and institutional developments, master planning, historic buildings, and country houses within the UK and abroad. A variety of classical styles abound in the firm's spectacular residential work, including Georgian, Victorian, Gothic, Medieval, Colonial, Arts & Crafts, Baroque, Queen Anne, Palladian, and Regency. The firm's unique ability to combine a modern interpretation of the classical tradition with the latest developments in solar energy research is evident in projects such as its 'solar house' on the Sussex Downs. This handsome volume presents more than 100 projects in categories including commercial developments, private residences, and country houses.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781920744540 |
| ISBN 10 | 1920744541 |
| Title | Robert Adam and the Search for a Modern Classicism |
| Author | Richard John |
| Series | New Classicists Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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