An Architectural Apex

An Architectural Apex

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Michael Page
Binding: Hardback
Published: Buchan Laird International Pty Ltd, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

Michael Page’s An Architectural Apex presents a compelling historical account of the Buchan Laird architectural firm, tracing its evolution from its roots in Geelong, Victoria, to its influential role across the Asia-Pacific region. This nonfiction work combines architectural history with organizational biography, chronicling the legacy of Sir John Buchan and the firm’s contributions to modern Australian design. Page illustrates the firm’s strategic growth, its stylistic innovations, and its cultural impact, while also detailing its association with the Apex Clubs and broader civic engagement. Richly illustrated with photographs and portraits, the book serves as both a visual archive and a professional study in architectural excellence. It stands as a definitive reference for those interested in the intersection of architecture, regional development, and institutional legacy.

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Description

Author: Michael Page
Binding: Hardback
Published: Buchan Laird International Pty Ltd, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

Michael Page’s An Architectural Apex presents a compelling historical account of the Buchan Laird architectural firm, tracing its evolution from its roots in Geelong, Victoria, to its influential role across the Asia-Pacific region. This nonfiction work combines architectural history with organizational biography, chronicling the legacy of Sir John Buchan and the firm’s contributions to modern Australian design. Page illustrates the firm’s strategic growth, its stylistic innovations, and its cultural impact, while also detailing its association with the Apex Clubs and broader civic engagement. Richly illustrated with photographs and portraits, the book serves as both a visual archive and a professional study in architectural excellence. It stands as a definitive reference for those interested in the intersection of architecture, regional development, and institutional legacy.