{"title":"Elain Harwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElain Harwood\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into Britain’s architectural and cultural heritage, with a focus on distinctive eras such as Brutalism and the mid-20th century. Her work reveals the stories behind iconic buildings, capturing the spirit and innovation of their times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly illustrated studies that blend historical context with thoughtful analysis, appealing to enthusiasts of arts, culture, and design. Harwood’s books celebrate the enduring impact of architectural movements on Britain’s landscape and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mid-century-britain-by-elain-harwood-9781849946865","title":"Mid-Century Britain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeading expert and passionate advocate of modern British architecture, Elain Harwood, provides the best overview of British architecture from 1938 to 1963 in \u003cem\u003eMid-Century Britain\u003c\/em\u003e. This period, known for its midcentury buildings, is growing in popularity and is increasingly recognised for its importance as a backdrop to our lives. The buildings range from the Royal Festival Hall and Newcastle City Hall to Deal Pier and Douglas ferry terminal, including prefabs, ice cream parlours, Coventry Cathedral, and the Golden Lane Estate. Harwood writes in non-technical, accessible language about the design, architecture, and influence of these buildings on the lives in our towns and cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author has categorised the diverse array of buildings into sections: Houses and Flats; Churches and Public Buildings; Offices; Shops, Showrooms, and Cafes; Hotels and Public Houses; Cinemas, Theatres, and Concert Halls; Industrial Buildings; and Transport. There is an insightful introduction that places these buildings in the broader context of 20th-century architecture, both nationally and globally. The book is fantastically photographed, making it a must-have for anyone interested in our built heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn postwar Britain, architects often saw architecture as a powerful means to improve the quality of life after the shadow of war. \u003cem\u003eMid-Century Britain\u003c\/em\u003e tells the fascinating story of what they built to meet that challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833302536428,"sku":"9781849946865","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18110313482846.jpg?v=1758451448"},{"product_id":"brutalist-britain-by-elain-harwood-9781849947275","title":"Brutalist Britain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrutalist architecture is more popular now than it has ever been.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImposing and dramatic, with monolithic concrete exteriors, it forms an enduring part of our postwar urban landscape. This beautifully photographed book is an authoritative survey of the finest British examples from the 1950s to the 1970s from leading architectural writer Elain Harwood, following on from her acclaimed books on art deco and mid-century architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt features iconic public buildings like London's National Theatre, imposing housing such as the Trellick Tower in West London and Park Hill in Sheffield, great educational institutions including the University of Sussex, and places of worship such as Liverpool's glorious Metropolitan Cathedral. The book also highlights some lesser-known buildings, such as Arlington House on Margate's sea front, and includes an important section on the Brutalist masterpieces that have sadly been demolished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with an introduction that places British brutalism within the context of global events and contemporary world architecture. The extensive range of buildings is arranged into categories such as Private Houses and Flats, Public Housing, Educational Buildings, Public Buildings, Shops, Markets and Town Centres, Culture and Sport, Places of Worship, Offices and Industry and Transport. There is also a chapter dedicated to the atmospheric brutalist sculptures and murals that dot our cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're part of the increasingly large ranks of brutalism fans, or interested in late 20th-century architecture and society in general, \u003cem\u003eBrutalist Britain\u003c\/em\u003e is the book for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423899402476,"sku":"9781849947275","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781849947275.jpg?v=1774769698"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elain-harwood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}