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100 Ideas that Changed Architecture

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100 Ideas that Changed Architecture chronicles the most influential concepts that have shaped the field of architecture. Starting from fundamental building components like doors, windows, columns, and beams, it explores historical movements such as the Picturesque and Beaux-Arts. The book also covers key innovations including new materials like steel and reinforced concrete, technical advances like the lift and electric lighting, and modern movements such as Universal Design and Deconstruction. Presented in broadly chronological order, it combines informative text with striking visuals to detail the evolution and impact of these ideas up to the present day.
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Ideal for general readers, students, and anyone interested in architecture or design history seeking an accessible yet informative overview.

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This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture

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100 Ideas that Changed Architecture chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, it provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader.

Starting with the basic building 'components' of door, window, column and beam and the Classical orders, this inspiring book goes on to explore historical architectural movements such as the Picturesque and Beaux-Arts, innovative materials such as steel and reinforced concrete, technical innovations, such as the lift and electric lighting, through to modern movements such as Universal Design and Deconstruction.

Arranged in a broadly chronological order, these architectural ideas are presented through informative text and arresting visuals, exploring when each idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day.

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Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, this book provides a concise history of the subject and serves as a fascinating resource for the general reader. World Architecture News

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786275677

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 216

About the Author

Richard Weston was Professor of Architecture at Cardiff University. His books include the monograph Alvar Aalto, winner of the 1995 Sir Banister Fletcher Prize; the definitive monograph on the Danish architect Jørn Utzon; Materials, Form and Architecture and Key Buildings of the Twentieth Century, 2nd edition.

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