The 50 Greatest Architects

It had the second-largest classical dome in Christendom, had in St. Paul's Cathedral arguably Britain's most internationally influential piece of architecture ever, had Europe's greatest collection of Baroque churches outside Rome, ...

Author: Ike Ijeh

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

ISBN: 9781398816954

Category: Architecture

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Award-winning architecture writer Ike Ijeh introduces 50 of the world's most influential architects and a selection of their most celebrated buildings, showcased with full-color photography. The architects selected here have designed buildings that are as dramatic as their impact on the world of architecture. From familiar modern era names such as Zaha Hadid and Sir Norman Foster to geniuses from history such as Nicholas Hawksmoor and Andrea Palladio, Ike Ijeh reveals his top 50 list of the architects deserving of the description 'greatest'. Each double-page spread focuses on a different architect, outlining their influences, the legacy of their ideas and revealing the glorious designs that have made them famous. Includes: • Full-color photographs and illustrations of famous buildings around the world • Concise professional biographies of the architects listed • Plans from great architecture projects • Entries arranged in chronological order for easy reference With this wonderful hardback reference guide you can discover the true breadth of the creative achievements that lie within the careers of these architectural giants and enjoy their beautiful creations through images and illustrations.
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The 50 Greatest Architects

"Award-winning architecture writer Ike Ijeh introduces 50 of the world's most influential architects and a selection of their most celebrated buildings, showcased with full-color photography.

Author: Ike Ijeh

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ISBN: 1838574204

Category: Architects

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"Award-winning architecture writer Ike Ijeh introduces 50 of the world's most influential architects and a selection of their most celebrated buildings, showcased with full-color photography. The architects selected here have designed buildings that are as dramatic as their impact on the world of architecture. From familiar modern era names such as Zaha Hadid and Sir Norman Foster to geniuses from history such as Nicholas Hawksmoor and Andrea Palladio, Ike Ijeh reveals his top 50 list of the architects deserving of the description 'greatest'. Each double-page spread focuses on a different architect, outlining their influences, the legacy of their ideas and revealing the glorious designs that have made them famous. Includes: Full-color photographs and illustrations of famous buildings around the world; Concise professional biographies of the architects listed; Plans from great architecture projects; Entries arranged in chronological order for easy reference. With this wonderful hardback reference guide you can discover the true breadth of the creative achievements that lie within the careers of these architectural giants and enjoy their beautiful creations through images and illustrations"--Publisher's description.
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The 50 Greatest Churches and Cathedrals

For this he called on the best architects and summoned Matthias of Arras from the papal palace at Avignon. His French Gothic influence can be detected in some of the chapels. After.

Author: Sue Dobson

Publisher: Icon Books

ISBN: 9781785782848

Category: Travel

Page: 217

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Cathedrals and great churches are among the most iconic sights of the world’s towns and cities. Visible from miles around, the cathedrals of Canterbury, St Paul’s, Chartres and St Stephen’s in Vienna dominate their skylines. Others surprise by their statistics: Salisbury has Britain’s tallest spire, Wells the largest display of medieval sculptures in the world, while King’s College Chapel in Cambridge boasts the largest fan vaulting in existence. Not all are ancient: Dresden’s reconstructed Frauenkirche opened in 2005 and Gaudi’s masterpiece in Barcelona is still under construction. Award-winning travel writer Sue Dobson gives us a highly personal tour of their highlights.
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The 50 Greatest Engineers

Vitruvius' idea that a structure should exhibit the three qualities of stability, utility and beauty, was particularly influential during the Renaissance. Known as the Vitruvian Triad, it still informs modern-day architectural practice.

Author: Paul Virr

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

ISBN: 9781398816961

Category: Technology & Engineering

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Nowadays, we take technological advancement for granted; much of what we need or want to see is available at the touch of a button. But to get to the point we are now, took a massive number of steps, some tiny, some giant leaps. The 50 Greatest Engineers celebrates the great achievements that have been made through the ages and contains profiles of the best-known and most innovative engineers of all time Fully illustrated in full-color with examples of their major works, whether they be machines, buildings, bridges or life-changing technical innovations, this fascinating book explores how these men and women have beaten the odds to develop them. Chosen from across the globe, they include a diverse range of talent - from the likes of Nikola Tesla and Gustave Eiffel to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Fazlu Rahman Khan and the Wright Brothers. This jacketed hardback is the perfect reference book for all the family to answer the question - 'Who made that?'
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The 50 Greatest Churches and Cathedrals of Great Britain

Appearances can be deceptive, however, for it was designed by Sir John Ninian Comper, one of the most influential and arguably the greatest among British church architects of the 20th century. The interior is sensational.

Author: Sue Dobson

Publisher: Icon Books

ISBN: 9781785784880

Category: Travel

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Britain is well-known for its churches and cathedrals; buildings of great architecture and religious grandeur that form many of our recognisable skylines. But these grand structures are also full of facts, histories and stories that you may not have been aware of. Did you know that there are only three cathedrals in Britain without a ringing bell? Or that St Davids Cathedral, nestled away in a Welsh valley, has a very unique choir, where the top line is sung only by female choristers, aged eight to eighteen? How about that the Great Pyramids in Egypt were the world's tallest structures for over 3,870 years, until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral in 1311? Award-wining travel writer and editor Sue Dobson takes us on a journey around the United Kingdom, showing us her highlights while providing fascinating details and stories along the way.
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100 of the Most Famous Architects in the World

50. 49. 48. 47. SMALLWOOD REYNOLDS STEWART USA (53 Let's be free) ARKITEMA K S DENMARK (52 I'm for you) STAINBACK USA (51 is the one) AEDAS UK (50 I'm nifty ) WDG ARCHITECTURE USA (49 It's about time) STUDIOS ARCHITECTURE USA (48 I ...

Author: Alex Trost

Publisher: A&V

ISBN: 9781490966687

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Are you looking for a journey that will take you through this amazing obok, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Writing this book did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was created to inform, entertain and maybe even test your knowledge. By the time you finish reading this book you will want to share it with others.
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Todd Saunders Architecture in Northern Landscapes

Straw and Clay Building Workshop — in collaboration with Gaia Architects, 1996—2000 Awards, Scholarships, Honorable Mentions BauNetz — “100 Best architects in the world; no. 52," 2012 “5 Greatest Architects Under 50" — Huffington Post, ...

Author: Jonathan Bell

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

ISBN: 9783034611480

Category: Architecture

Page: 276

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Todd Saunders (1969) is one of the most important young contemporary Canadian architects working internationally. His architecture, simple yet powerful, incorporates elements of his country’s architectural identity – including the use of wood and carefully picked Modernist influences – bringing it at the same time into the 21st century with excellent execution, carefully chosen materials and a hands-on approach. Saunders (he lives and works in Bergen, Norway) has successfully executed work in both Canada, Norway, and Finland, creating architecture with a strong sense of northern identity, an individual approach that is informed by the strongness of natural landscape. The most important projects: Aurland Lookout, Long Studio, Fogo Island, Tower Studio, Fogo Island, Squish Studio, Fogo Island and Villa G. The first reference monograph on a remarkable young architect working in Scandinavia and Canada. The monograph provides interesting unpublished documents, curated by Jonathan Bell (Architecture Editor, Wallpaper* magazine) and Ellie Stathaki (Deputy Architecture Editor, Wallpaper* magazine) as well as three interviews by Olaf Gipser, Zita Cobb, and Brian MacKay-Lyons. The artwork of the book is by the international renowned graphic designer Henrik Nygren.
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HLM50 Towards a Social Architecture

The fabric of the welfare state did not merely comprise a few buildings and urban plans – it was societal in scope and scale and fashioned by some of this country's greatest architectural talents. Architecture's relationship with the ...

Author: Tony Monk

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781317121473

Category: Architecture

Page: 272

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Since its sudden and dramatic formation upon winning the competition to design Paisley Civic Centre in 1963, Hutchison, Locke and Monk (HLM Architects) has consistently served and adapted to the changing requirements of Britain’s welfare state, and has instinctively dedicated its professional services to community architecture. Conceived from the perspective of founding partner Tony Monk, this book reveals the inside story of how the partnership has grown over 50 years to become a leading UK national practice. It sets out the early influences and progressive design philosophy of HLM Architects and analyses how they developed their design ethos from late-modern through contextual post-modern architectural styles by the early 1980s, and then matured into producing its own contemporary designs, explaining why these changes took place over that period. As well as reflecting the transformations in the social and political landscapes and in aesthetic approaches, it also inevitably records the changing social history of the architectural profession from labour-intensive manual presentations using drafting pens and drawing boards, through to the slick mass-produced computer modelling that accompanied the digital revolution, and the fundamental adjustments needed to meet the realities of managing an efficient modern commercial business. Working with the HLM Board, the authoritative contributors are Directors who have used their knowledge and experience in responding to government legislation with innovative architectural solutions in their specialist fields. HLM Chairman Christopher Liddle is a leading exponent of defence and custodial procurement, alongside Caroline Buckingham in education and Leslie Welch in healthcare. Their award winning projects now help formulate current policy. The critical Introduction by Dr Edward Denison re-examines the practice’s philosophy and contribution to the evolving welfare state during the second half of the twentieth century. The conclusion is a perceptive assessment of the future direction of the architectural profession and a statement of HLM’s continuing commitment to improving our society. The complex relationships described shed new light on previous architectural theories and, in doing so, this book adds to the knowledge of post-war British architecture.
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LIFE

There was Le Corbusier, who died three years ago — Gropius calls him "the greatest architect of our time. ... and he has been, quite simply, the most influential educator in architecture, city planning and design of the past 50 years.

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LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
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LIFE

Now to its list of 8 famous cream-pie favorites, Morton proudly announces 2 creamy new ones. ... and he has been, quite simply, the most influential educator in architecture, city planning and design of the past 50 years.

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LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
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