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Brutal London
Construct Your Own Concrete Captial
- Prestel
- by Zupagrafika
Opening with an informative history of the origins and philosophy of Brutalist architecture, the book then focuses on 9 buildings. 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.
ISBN 9783791383002 | E | HB
€27,80
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| Publisher | Prestel |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9783791383002 |
| Author(s) | Zupagrafika |
| Publication date | October 2016 |
| Edition | Hardback |
| Dimensions | 280 x 240 mm |
| Illustrations | 50 col.ill. |
| Pages | 72 |
| Language(s) | Eng. ed. |
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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.