Since the 1960s Hungary has seen the creation of an architectureof particular charm. Its distinctive, unique formal idiom is fed by a variety of sources. It takes its ideas from a rustic "architecturewithout architects." Building with natural materials is an essential feature of organicarchitecture. Along with bricks, one of the main materials iswood, which is used not only for the building envelope but alsofor structural purposes. Here the architects take recourse totraditional techniques of the type that have been ...
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Since the 1960s Hungary has seen the creation of an architectureof particular charm. Its distinctive, unique formal idiom is fed by a variety of sources. It takes its ideas from a rustic "architecturewithout architects." Building with natural materials is an essential feature of organicarchitecture. Along with bricks, one of the main materials iswood, which is used not only for the building envelope but alsofor structural purposes. Here the architects take recourse totraditional techniques of the type that have been preserved inhandicrafts. All these elements come together to form an architecturewith a warm and earthy character that encompasses, in additionto the classic house, technically demanding architectural functionssuch as the creation of sports facilities, office buildings, orchurches.
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Seller's Description:
Very good. No jacket. Spine is slightly tanned, but legibility is not impacted. Spine is cracked but secure. Front and back covers are rubbed. Cover edges are worn. Top and bottom cover edges are bumped. Text block and inside edges are tanned, but readability is not affected. Inside is unmarked.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Elegant matte boards show minimal shelf wear. Gentle softening at spine ends. No internal markings; binding is tight. A wonderful collector's item! Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.
