The Encyclopedia Of Australian Architecture
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: heavy; page 402 repaired with tape.
A landmark reference work decades in the making, The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture stands as the definitive guide to the built environment of an entire nation, chronicling over two centuries of architectural history across a vast and culturally rich continent. Edited by leading scholars Philip Goad and Julie Willis, this monumental volume presents more than 1,000 entries covering architects, buildings, styles, movements, and the indigenous and colonial forces that have shaped Australia's distinctive architectural identity — from the earliest European settlements to the boldest works of contemporary design. Beyond its role as a comprehensive reference, this encyclopedia argues persuasively for the unique place Australian architecture holds within the broader global canon, illustrating how geography, climate, and cultural exchange have forged a built heritage unlike any other. Goad and Willis have assembled a constellation of expert contributors whose authoritative voices bring clarity and depth to every entry, making this an indispensable resource for architects, historians, students, and enthusiasts alike. Whether you are tracing the lineage of a colonial homestead or the ambitions of a postmodern landmark, this volume will leave you with an entirely new understanding of what it means to build — and to belong — in Australia.
Author: Philip Goad And Julie Willis
Format: Hardback
Published: 2012, Cambridge University Press
Genre: Architecture
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: heavy; page 402 repaired with tape.
A landmark reference work decades in the making, The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture stands as the definitive guide to the built environment of an entire nation, chronicling over two centuries of architectural history across a vast and culturally rich continent. Edited by leading scholars Philip Goad and Julie Willis, this monumental volume presents more than 1,000 entries covering architects, buildings, styles, movements, and the indigenous and colonial forces that have shaped Australia's distinctive architectural identity — from the earliest European settlements to the boldest works of contemporary design. Beyond its role as a comprehensive reference, this encyclopedia argues persuasively for the unique place Australian architecture holds within the broader global canon, illustrating how geography, climate, and cultural exchange have forged a built heritage unlike any other. Goad and Willis have assembled a constellation of expert contributors whose authoritative voices bring clarity and depth to every entry, making this an indispensable resource for architects, historians, students, and enthusiasts alike. Whether you are tracing the lineage of a colonial homestead or the ambitions of a postmodern landmark, this volume will leave you with an entirely new understanding of what it means to build — and to belong — in Australia.