The Architects Who Made London

by Palin, Will

• ISBN13: 9781905711451
• ISBN10: 190571145X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2015-06-02
• Publisher: Royal Academy of Arts

Summary

They shape the skyline, line the streets, and give one of the world's greatest cities its timeless, distinctive character. In this essential, easy-to-use guidebook, London's magnificent architectural jewels are revealed as spectacular innovations, achievements in both engineering and inspiration. Author Will Palin explores the most notable buildings in London and examines the work of key architects such as Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, Robert Adam, John Nash, Charles Barry, and George Gilbert Scott. Detailed photographs and architect's drawings illuminate each building's grandest features, and also draw attention to lesser-known aspects of these architectural wonders. With a small, handy format, and 30 clear maps, plus directions to each building,The Architects Who Made Londonis the ideal companion for exploring the city firsthand or from afar.

Author Biography

Will Palin was a curator at Sir John Soane's Museum in London before his recent appointment as Secretary of SAVE Britain's Heritage. Maxwell Hutchinson was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 1989 until 1991. He is a practicing architect and founder and Chairman of Architects for Aid.