In this fun and intellectually stimulating book, readers can recreate a number of London's most renowned Brutalist buildings. Opening with an informative history of the origins and philosophy of Brutalist architecture, the book then focuses on 9 buildings, including the Barbican Estate, Robin Hood Gardens, Balfron Tower and the National Theatre. The first part of the book looks at the significance of each of these buildings, with a short chapter on each, complete with texts and images. The second part of the book consists ...
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In this fun and intellectually stimulating book, readers can recreate a number of London's most renowned Brutalist buildings. Opening with an informative history of the origins and philosophy of Brutalist architecture, the book then focuses on 9 buildings, including the Barbican Estate, Robin Hood Gardens, Balfron Tower and the National Theatre. The first part of the book looks at the significance of each of these buildings, with a short chapter on each, complete with texts and images. The second part of the book consists of a series of 9 pre-cut and folded buildings, printed on heavy card stock, that readers can detach and construct with easy-to-follow instructions. At once fun and informative, this unique book offers a challenging and entertaining approach to architecture.
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Add this copy of Brutal London: Construct Your Own Concrete Capital to cart. $41.99, good condition, Sold by Montana Book Company rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fond du Lac, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Prestel.
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Good to Very Good. Published Without Dust Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 72 pp. Tightly bound. Very light bump to top and lower corners back board. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Published without dust jacket. Remainder mark (one dot) on the bottom fore-edge. NOTE: CONTAINS 9 models to press out and build: Alexandra Road Estate; Alton Estate; Aylesbury Estate; Balfron Tower; Barbican Estate; Ledbury Estate; National Theatre; Robin Hood Gardens; Space House.
Add this copy of Brutal London: Construct Your Own Concrete Capital to cart. $80.90, very good condition, Sold by Books 4 All rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Spring Branch, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Prestel.
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