Building a Better Tomorrow
Robert Elwall
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Building a Better Tomorrow
Published
2000
Publisher
Wiley-Academy
Pages
128
ISBN-10
0471987077
Description
"Aims to provide an introductory overview of a period in British architecture which has been neglected hitherto but in which interest is now burgeoning. Using little-before-seen archival photographs from the RIBA's Photographs Collection, [this book] investigates how architects went about the task of reconstruction during the 1950s and the varied influences at play upon them, from Swedish exemplars, Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe abroad, to indigenous sources such as the revival of the Picturesque and a heightened concern for Britain's 'functional tradition'. In a period which began with the strictures of post-war austerity and ended with a property boom, the coverage of such themes as the legacy of the Festival of Britain; the heterogeneous nature of post-war Modernism and its acceptance by a previously hostile public; the parallel robust survival of traditional styles; the flowering of public architecture seen especially in Hertfordshire's pioneering school building programme; the role of prefabrication; the development of the New Town movement; the resurgence of private sector architecture and the rise of New Brutalism; the increased involvement of developers in shaping the urban fabric, all combine to demonstrate the period's architectural diversity"--Back cover.
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How many pages are in Building a Better Tomorrow?
This edition of Building a Better Tomorrow has approximately 128 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Building a Better Tomorrow?
For most readers, Building a Better Tomorrow typically takes between 2h 40m and 1h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 32,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Building a Better Tomorrow?
Building a Better Tomorrow was written by Robert Elwall.
When was Building a Better Tomorrow published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.