Beyond Bawa Cl

by Robson,David

• ISBN13: 9780500342381
• ISBN10: 0500342385
• Edition: 00
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-17
• Publisher: THAMES&HUD

Summary

A fitting tribute to the creativity of Geoffrey Bawa and the talented architects he has inspired. Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa was among the most influential figures in South Asia in the latter half of the twentieth century. In houses, hotels, public buildings, and perhaps his greatest achievement, his residential complex in Lunuganga, Bawa achieved the harmonious and pleasurable fusion of local building traditions with modern forms. His legacy lives on in current architectural practice and remains an important source of inspiration for generations of architects. Bawa was the principal force behind what is today known globally as "tropical modernism," and examples of his ideas can be found in Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Bali, and in resorts and residences throughout wider Asia. Beyond Bawa considers his continuing influence through the work of contemporary architects working in the region. The book first presents a useful overview of Bawa and his contribution to contemporary architecture. The main section highlights the achievements of twenty-four contemporary architects, ranging from well-known practitioners such as Australian Kerry Hill to local talents such as Sri Lankan Anjalendran. The works they have created over the past ten years reveal the long-lasting significance of Bawa's approach to building and the landscape. 600+ illustrations, 370 in color.

Author Biography

David Robson is Professor of Architecture at the University of Brighton and Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 13
A Life in Architecture
Two Gardens	p. 25
Towards Architecture	p. 32
Brief Encounters	p. 38
A Way of Drawing	p. 49
Courtyards and Verandahs	p. 61
An Architect to the State	p. 69
Bali Interlude	p. 73
Two Books and an Exhibition	p. 85
More Books	p. 94
The Last Decade	p. 102
Beyond Bawa	p. 108
A Sri Lankan Legacy
Some Architects of Sri Lanka	p. 121
Some Style-makers of Sri Lanka	p. 176
Over the Ocean: Bali, Singapore
Some Architects of the Archipelago	p. 197
Bawa's Legacy	p. 258
Notes	p. 260
Bibliography	p. 261
Glossary	p. 262
Index	p. 263
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