- Paperback: 60 pages
- Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd; New edition edition (27 Feb 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0714842192
- ISBN-13: 978-0714842196
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 24.8 x 0.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,113,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
| |||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Author
Product Description
Review
'The Architecture in Detail series is without question one of the most beautifully illustrated and well-documented collections of monographs on individual buildings produced anywhere in the World.'
Product Description
The "Architecture in Detail" series comprises books that focus on individual buildings noted for their exceptional character, innovative design or technical virtuosity. Each volume contains a text by a respected author, a sequence of colour and black-and-white photographs and a set of technical drawings and working details. Murcutt's houses combine the minimalist Miesian pavilion with the primitive hut to produce a striking and peculiarly Australian synthesis. These three houses chart the development of Murcutt's unique style, demonstrating his alliance of refinement and primitiveness.
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organise and find favourite items. |
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
There are no customer reviews yet on Amazon.co.uk.
5 star
4 star
3 star
2 star
1 star
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com:
1 review
28 of 37 people found the following review helpful
A must-have for anyone interested in our built environment
11 Nov 1998
Format:Paperback
This book is full of amazing and inspiring photography that is only surpassed by the author's exquisitely written essays. I recommend this book to everyone who is interested in our built environment. Murcutt's ability to synthesize modern architecture with regional and environmental concerns is truly remarkable. His buildings contrast with nature in that the natural environment's raw and delicate attributes are enhanced through the comparison with the finished industrial character of his buldings. Murcutt, however, does not subvert nature to man because his buildings, with their reflective quality, depend upon the environment for their identity with facades that change with the time of day and the colors of the foliage. His buildings sit very lightly on their harsh yet delicate sites describing Murcutt's early concern for environmental preservation
Was this review helpful?
Let us know
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
- Books > Art, Architecture & Photography > Architecture > Architects
- Books > Art, Architecture & Photography > Architecture > Planning
- Books > Art, Architecture & Photography > Architecture > Types of Architecture > Public Buildings
- Books > Art, Architecture & Photography > Architecture > Types of Architecture > Residential Buildings > Houses & Flats
- Books > History > Countries & Regions > Australasia & Pacific > Australasia > Australia
- Books > Home & Garden > Interior Design & Decoration > Styles & Decor
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
