Auguste Perret

Auguste Perret

$100.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: Karla Britton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon Press, 2001

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Karla Britton's Auguste Perret presents a comprehensive examination of the influential French architect, a pivotal figure in the development of modern architecture. This scholarly work chronicles Perret's groundbreaking use of reinforced concrete, detailing how his innovative structural systems redefined architectural aesthetics and construction methods in the early 20th century. The text illustrates his most significant projects, from residential buildings to public structures, showcasing his unique blend of classical principles and industrial materials. Britton's authoritative narrative uncovers Perret's lasting legacy and his profound impact on subsequent generations of architects. This essential volume offers a meticulous analysis for anyone interested in the history of modernism and the evolution of building technology.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Description

Author: Karla Britton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon Press, 2001

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Karla Britton's Auguste Perret presents a comprehensive examination of the influential French architect, a pivotal figure in the development of modern architecture. This scholarly work chronicles Perret's groundbreaking use of reinforced concrete, detailing how his innovative structural systems redefined architectural aesthetics and construction methods in the early 20th century. The text illustrates his most significant projects, from residential buildings to public structures, showcasing his unique blend of classical principles and industrial materials. Britton's authoritative narrative uncovers Perret's lasting legacy and his profound impact on subsequent generations of architects. This essential volume offers a meticulous analysis for anyone interested in the history of modernism and the evolution of building technology.