Dulwich: Mid-Century Oasis

Name: Dulwich: Mid-Century Oasis
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781915722317
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By Elisabeth Kendall and Paul Davis and Ian McInnes and Catherine Samy

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Dulwich: Mid-Century Oasis celebrates the distinctive mid-century modern architecture of Dulwich, highlighting around 2,000 homes built in the 1950s to 70s that combined contemporary design with the area's cherished qualities of light, landscape, and lifestyle. Featuring historic and recent photography, the book showcases the award-winning work of architects Austin Vernon & Partners and house builder Wates, illustrating their pivotal role in shaping Britain’s modern society through thoughtful architectural and landscape planning.
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Ideal for enthusiasts of architecture, mid-century design, and British cultural history, as well as those interested in urban planning and the preservation of heritage within modern contexts.

Dulwich’s mid-century modern architecture is recognised for its qualities of light, landscape and lifestyle. This book showcases the award-winning work of the Dulwich Estate’s architects, Austin Vernon & Partners.

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Dulwich: Mid-Century Oasis celebrates Dulwich’s mid-century modern architecture, increasingly recognised for its qualities of light, landscape, and lifestyle. In the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, around 2,000 new homes were created to the most modern standards without destroying the qualities which had made Dulwich so attractive to previous generations.

Featuring both historic and new photography, this book showcases the award-winning work of the Dulwich Estate’s architects, Austin Vernon & Partners, working in collaboration with house builder Wates.

Today, there is much to be learned from the architects and landscape planners who saw their role as fundamental to building Britain’s modern society.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915722317

Publisher: RIBA Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: RIBA Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

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Arts & Culture Catherine Samy Elisabeth Kendall Ian McInnes Non-Fiction Paul Davis

About the Author

Growing up in Dulwich Paul Davis's best friend was Philip Vernon, and Austin Vernon & Partners provided his first architectural work experience, colouring estate layouts. After qualifying, he founded two successful architectural firms and is recognised as a leading residential architect of his generation.

Ian McInnes has been the chair of the Dulwich Society since 2008. He is a retired architect with a particular interest in mid-century modernism. He has recently been elected as the chair of the 20th Century Society having, at different times, filled the roles of events secretary and treasurer. Between 2012-17, he was also chair of the Society’s casework committee.

Catherine Samy is a non-fiction writer and a consultant in international corporate communications. Her passion for modern architecture was sparked by the brutalist Kenyatta International Conference Centre, built in her home city of Nairobi in the early 70s. She has been involved in many personal architecture projects.

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