Walter Burley Griffin
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This architectural biography chronicles the life and groundbreaking work of Walter Burley Griffin, a visionary American architect and landscape designer. It details his significant contributions to urban planning, particularly his iconic design for Canberra, Australia's capital city, and his innovative approach to integrating structures with natural landscapes. Birrell's authoritative account presents a comprehensive overview of Griffin's career, from his early Prairie School influences to his later projects in Australia and India. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs Griffin faced, illustrating his enduring legacy in modern architecture and environmental design. This compelling volume offers essential insights into the mind of a master builder whose influence reshaped urban environments across continents.
Author: James Birrell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, University of Queensland Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This architectural biography chronicles the life and groundbreaking work of Walter Burley Griffin, a visionary American architect and landscape designer. It details his significant contributions to urban planning, particularly his iconic design for Canberra, Australia's capital city, and his innovative approach to integrating structures with natural landscapes. Birrell's authoritative account presents a comprehensive overview of Griffin's career, from his early Prairie School influences to his later projects in Australia and India. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs Griffin faced, illustrating his enduring legacy in modern architecture and environmental design. This compelling volume offers essential insights into the mind of a master builder whose influence reshaped urban environments across continents.