The Walls Around Us: The Story Of Australian Architecture

The Walls Around Us: The Story Of Australian Architecture

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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: Robin Boyd
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: F. W. CHESHIRE, 1962
Edition: 1st ed.,

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings

The Walls Around Us: The Story Of Australian Architecture presents a comprehensive historical account of the built environment across Australia. Robin Boyd, a pivotal figure in Australian architectural discourse, chronicles the evolution of design and construction from colonial beginnings to the mid-20th century, offering a critical perspective on national identity as expressed through its buildings. This seminal work uncovers the influences, innovations, and challenges that shaped the nation's architectural landscape, often with a sharp, incisive wit. Boyd's authoritative narrative details the unique character of Australian architecture, arguing for a deeper understanding of its cultural and social implications. It illustrates how the structures we inhabit reflect and define the Australian experience, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the country's history and design heritage.

Author: Robin Boyd

Published: 1962, F. W. CHESHIRE

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Description

Author: Robin Boyd
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: F. W. CHESHIRE, 1962
Edition: 1st ed.,

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings

The Walls Around Us: The Story Of Australian Architecture presents a comprehensive historical account of the built environment across Australia. Robin Boyd, a pivotal figure in Australian architectural discourse, chronicles the evolution of design and construction from colonial beginnings to the mid-20th century, offering a critical perspective on national identity as expressed through its buildings. This seminal work uncovers the influences, innovations, and challenges that shaped the nation's architectural landscape, often with a sharp, incisive wit. Boyd's authoritative narrative details the unique character of Australian architecture, arguing for a deeper understanding of its cultural and social implications. It illustrates how the structures we inhabit reflect and define the Australian experience, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the country's history and design heritage.