The Brits Who Built the Modern World by RIBA (Paperback, 2014)

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The British, we are often told, are a cautious bunch, wary of the new and conservative in their tastes. Yet, British Architecture in the 21st Century has an almost unrivalled reputation around the world for daring, invation, creativity and flair. From Beijing to New York and Doha to Mumbai, British architects and British expertise are playing a major role in redefining the world's cities and creating great buildings with the names of Rogers, Foster, Grimshaw, Farrell, Hopkins and many others featuring prominently on the global stage. So, where has this come from? How did British Architecture grab the world's attention? Using the RIBA's unique collections and material drawn from key architectural practices, this book explores the story of British architecture abroad between the years 1750 to the present day. Inspired by the BBC television series, it looks at early buildings and far off places, explores what and where the British built, and sets in context the dramatic transformation in the post war years of an industry that had once been resistant to modernism. Examining the work of a definitive generation of architects - Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, Nicholas Grimshaw, Terry Farrell, Michael Hopkins - and other key players, this book charts the projects and influences that put British architecture back on the world map.

Product Identifiers

PublisherRiba Publishing, Riba Enterprises
ISBN-101859465277
ISBN-139781859465271
eBay Product ID (ePID)188781526

Product Key Features

Number of Pages72 Pages
Publication NameBrits Who Built the Modern World
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
SubjectArchitecture
TypeTextbook
AuthorRiba
Subject AreaArchitecture, History
FormatPaperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight10.4 Oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width8.6 in
Height220mm
Width220mm
Weight294g

Additional Product Features

Date of Publication01/02/2014
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Place of PublicationLondon
Country of PublicationUnited Kingdom
GenreArchitecture
Content NoteIllustrations
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