The Architecture Of Walter Burley Griffin

The Architecture Of Walter Burley Griffin

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Author: Donald Leslie Johnson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan., 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

An authoritative work of architectural history, The Architecture Of Walter Burley Griffin chronicles the influential career of a pivotal American architect. Donald Leslie Johnson uncovers Griffin's distinctive design philosophy, which emphasized organic integration with the landscape and innovative urban planning. The volume details his significant contributions, including the groundbreaking design for Australia's capital city, Canberra, a testament to his visionary approach to civic spaces. Johnson presents a comprehensive analysis of Griffin's diverse portfolio, from his early Prairie School influences to his later independent projects. This essential study illustrates Griffin's enduring legacy and his profound impact on 20th-century architecture and urbanism.

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Description

Author: Donald Leslie Johnson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan., 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

An authoritative work of architectural history, The Architecture Of Walter Burley Griffin chronicles the influential career of a pivotal American architect. Donald Leslie Johnson uncovers Griffin's distinctive design philosophy, which emphasized organic integration with the landscape and innovative urban planning. The volume details his significant contributions, including the groundbreaking design for Australia's capital city, Canberra, a testament to his visionary approach to civic spaces. Johnson presents a comprehensive analysis of Griffin's diverse portfolio, from his early Prairie School influences to his later independent projects. This essential study illustrates Griffin's enduring legacy and his profound impact on 20th-century architecture and urbanism.