| Colin St John Wilson: Buildings and Projects Contributor(s): Stonehouse, Roger (Author) |
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ISBN: 1904772706 ISBN-13: 9781904772705 Publisher: Black Dog Architecture OUR PRICE: $53.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2007 Annotation: Colin St John Wilson: Buildings and Projects is the definitive examination of the work of one of Britain's most eminent and prolific architects, Sir Colin St John Wilson. The book, which coincides with and celebrates St John Wilson's 85th birthday, spans projects from throughout his career, from earlier work, such as the 1956 "This is Tomorrow" collaborative exhibition of architects and artists; to his own house in Cambridge; to, perhaps his most celebrated building, the British Library in London and its extension, to the current work he is engaged with in the masterplanning of the Royal Academy. Colin St John Wilson: Buildings and Projects beautifully illustrates the thought processes and theories behind the work, with essays, photographs, building drawings and diagrams; as well as genealogical and chronological charts, which place his architecture within its historical context. This title is a must-have for everyone with an interest in modern architecture, and provides the perfect companion to Black Dog Publishing's re-issue of St John Wilson's The Other Tradition of Modern Architecture: The Uncompleted Project. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Individual Architects & Firms - General |
| Dewey: 720.941 |
| Physical Information: 1.78" H x 8.21" W x 9.41" (5.12 lbs) 509 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Colin St John Wilson: Buildings and Projects is the definitive monograph on Sir Colin St John Wilson, one of the most important British architects of the twentieth century. This erudite, comprehensive publication spans projects from throughout his career, from early work, such as the groundbreaking 1956 'This is Tomorrow' collaborative exhibition of architects and artists; to his own house in Cambridge (where he was the University's Head of the School of Architecture 1975-1989); to perhaps his most celebrated building, the British Library in St Pancras and its extension. The book takes the reader on a journey through modern British architectural history, finishing in the present day with the masterplanning of the Royal Academy. The book also includes several of his late buildings, including the contemporary wing to the Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, which opened in 2006, and houses St John Wilson's extensive collection of modern British art. Colin St John Wilson: Buildings and Projects beautifully illustrates the thought processes and theories behind the work, with essays, photographs, drawings and diagrams; as well as genealogical and chronological charts, that place his architecture within a historical context. Fascinating texts by respected architects and writers including Professor Roger Stonehouse and Eric Parry fully elucidate St John Wilson's contribution to modern architecture. Colin St John Wilson: Buildings and Projects is the perfect companion to Black Dog Publishing's re-issue of St John Wilson's seminal The Other Tradition of Modern Architecture: The Uncompleted Project. |