Main entry:

Curtis, William J. R.

Title & Author:

Denys Lasdun : architecture, city, landscape / William J.R. Curtis.

Publication:

London : Phaidon, 1994.

Description:

240 pages : illustrations, plans, portraits ; 30 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical reference (pages 233-235) and indexes.
Introduction : The search for principles -- 1. Formative years -- 2. The emergence of a theme -- 3. Modern architecture in a classical setting -- 4. Architecture as urban landscape -- 5. City and theatre -- 6. From idea to form -- 7. Extending a language -- 8. Conclusion : tradition and transformation -- Appendix: selected writings of Denys Lasdun.
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Summary:

In this volume, William Curtis offers a critical assessment of Lasdun's ideas and achievements, tracing the evolution of his architectural language and his continuing preoccupation with tradition and the central themes of "strata" and urban landscape.

ISBN:

0714828718
9780714828718

Subject:

Lasdun, Denys Criticism and interpretation.
Lasdun, Denys, 1914-
Lasdun, Denys Critique et interprétation.
Lasdun, Denys.
Lasdun, Denys Louis, (1914-2001) Critique et interprétation 16e siècle.
Architecture England 20th century.
Architecture Angleterre 20e siècle.
Architecture.
Gebouwen.
Architecten.
Architects Great Britain 20th century.
Architecture 20e siècle Grande-Bretagne.
Great Britain.

Form/genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Added entries:

Architecture, city, landscape

Holdings:

Location: Library main 112232
Call No.: NA997.L38.C87 (ID 94-B934)
Status: Available