Take aninside look at some of the most remarkable and sometimes controversial modernist estates in Britainand the impact they have on their communities. Featuring twenty-one modernist homes and their residents,this unique and beautifully designed book presents an overview of the buildings and architects,considers the historical and political context,and explores what it's like to live on a modernist estate today. Through interviews and original photography,we're offered arare insight into the lives of these significant buildings and those who inhabit them.Estates include: Isokon Pullman Court Golden Lane Estate Keeling House The Hall Dulwich Park Estate Manygate Lane Park Hill Sivill House Draper House Perronet House Barbican Brunswick Centre Byker Christchurch Estate Dunboyne Road Estate Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate Whittington Estate Greenwich Millenium Village Balfron Tower This thought-provoking study interrogates the legacy of the modernist architectural movement in Britain,and examines the role of communal housing in Britain,offering fascinating insights into the way we live.
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLCISBN: 9780711269262Number of pages: 192Dimensions: 255 x 200 mm
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'Modernist Estates - with its yellow cloth quarter binding and grey card covers - will sit beautifullyon anymid-century bookshelf or coffee table. Filled with fascinating architectural history,interesting people,and a good snoop around some gorgeous interiors,it's hard to see what's not to love.'
'attractive design and high quality production match its subject-matter and its photography is first-rate....for those with an interest in modernist housing and the contemporary life-styles which go with it,I'm happy to recommend it.'
'Modernist Estates - with its yellow cloth quarter binding and grey card covers - will sit beautifullyon anymid-century bookshelf or coffee table. Filled with fascinating architectural history,interesting people,and a good snoop around some gorgeous interiors,it's hard to see what's not to love.'
'attractive design and high quality production match its subject-matter and its photography is first-rate....for those with an interest in modernist housing and the contemporary life-styles which go with it,I'm happy to recommend it.'
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