Modern Architecture Through Case Studies 1945 to 1990

by Blundell Jones; Canniffe

• ISBN13: 9780750663748
• ISBN10: 075066374X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-08-21
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Once again, new interpretations are presented of some of the most famous architecture of the period. Work by lesser-known architects, whose influence and role have been overlooked by conventional histories of the subject, is discussed. The case study structure allows each example to be discussed and used as a springboard to explore different theoretical approaches. Filled with beautiful photographs, plans and architect's drawings, this is a clear and accessible discussion on a period of architecture that engages many questions still under debate in architecture today. 1. The second installment of this unique commentary on modern architecture 2. Provides the reader with a fresh approach to the analysis of post-war architecture 3. Beautifully illustrated case studies provide an accessible and inspiring source of information

Author Biography

Eamonn Canniffe taught at the University of Manchester School of Architecture and at the University of Sheffield School of Architecture.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 4
Introduction	p. 5
Case Studies
California	p. 11
German Pavilion Brussels	p. 23
Orphanage Amsterdam	p. 35
Bensberg Town Hall	p. 47
Economist Building	p. 59
Leicester Engineering	p. 71
Protestant Chapel Dachau	p. 89
Munich Olympic Complex	p. 101
Castelvecchio Museum	p. 113
Maison Medicale	p. 127
Byker Housing Newcastle	p. 139
Willis Faber Dumas Ipswich	p. 153
Magistero Urbino	p. 165
Pompidou Centre Paris	p. 177
Cemetery Modena	p. 189
Wexner Center Columbus	p. 201
Waisenhaus Eichstatt	p. 213
Sainsbury Wing	p. 225
Conclusion	p. 237
Bibliography	p. 246
Sources of illustrations	p. 250
Index	p. 252
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