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'I can't keep away from it. The book is absolutely fascinating.' 'If you're interested in architecture, building design, renovation, refurbishment, history of broadcasting or social history then this book is for you. Enjoy it.' --Building Engineer, Wednesday 1, October 2008
'It includes fascinating anecdotes and personal accounts of those who built and have worked in the building.' --Best of British, Saturday 1, November 2008
'This is a fabulous book for anyone interested in the BBC, art deco design, architecture or challenging refurbishment. It's a good coffee- table size, giving real impact to the photography.' --Constructor and Architect, Thursday 1, January 2009
'It includes fascinating anecdotes and personal accounts of those who built and have worked in the building.' --Best of British, Saturday 1, November 2008
'This is a fabulous book for anyone interested in the BBC, art deco design, architecture or challenging refurbishment. It's a good coffee- table size, giving real impact to the photography.' --Constructor and Architect, Thursday 1, January 2009
'It includes fascinating anecdotes and personal accounts of those who built and have worked in the building.' --Best of British, Saturday 1, November 2008
'This is a fabulous book for anyone interested in the BBC, art deco design, architecture or challenging refurbishment. It's a good coffee- table size, giving real impact to the photography.' --Constructor and Architect, Thursday 1, January 2009
'It includes fascinating anecdotes and personal accounts of those who built and have worked in the building.' --Best of British, Saturday 1, November 2008
'This is a fabulous book for anyone interested in the BBC, art deco design, architecture or challenging refurbishment. It's a good coffee- table size, giving real impact to the photography.' --Constructor and Architect, Thursday 1, January 2009
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Broadcasting House in central London is an architectural icon of broadcasting that is known throughout the world. This profusely illustrated book charts the history of the building from its construction in 1932 to its recent, painstaking refurbishment. Mark Hines, the architect in charge of the building's redovelopment, tells the complete story of Broadcasting House, from the BBC's early years and its commissioning of the state-of-the-art headquarters, through World War II bombing and the decline of the building, to the triumphant rebirth of Broadcasting House as a technologically advanced home for BBC Radio. With a foreword by broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan, The Story of Broadcasting House is a unique celebration of a much-loved institution.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a fascinating photographic history of the BBC in recent years. I feel that the BBC generates so much goodwill because of its iconic symbols, and certainly the photos presented here by the BBC are distinguished and instinctive, representing a badge of honour. I would strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in this subject, even as casual coffee table reading. I strongly recommend it.
Dr Shibley Rahman from North London (relevance: I go past this building on the front cover in a cab almost everyday!)
Dr Shibley Rahman from North London (relevance: I go past this building on the front cover in a cab almost everyday!)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In many ways, broadcasting was invented inside these walls. This book traces the history of Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, through its planning and construction. And then, through its beautiful restoration in 2005-2007. Fascinating photos from the BBC archive and beautiful contemporary photos of the building post-refurb.
3 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Great story, great illustrations, and a great time had by all at Broadcasting House when they showed the film this week!
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