Macdonald, Angus J
High Tech Architecture: A Style Reconsidered
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785006456
- author:
- Macdonald, Angus J
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
High Tech Architecture: A Style Reconsidered by Angus J. Macdonald is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most influential architectural styles of the 20th century. Extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this accessible book offers a balanced re-appraisal of High Tech's intended meanings and its place within the broader context of Modern architecture. The style, known for its use of raw concrete and steel, produced some of the world's most iconic buildings, including the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation headquarters and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Macdonald examines the visual vocabulary involved in High Tech and challenges the extravagant claims made about its suitability for the built environment of the future. By re-examining the style's intended meanings and its relationship to other Modern architecture, this book provides a nuanced understanding of High Tech Architecture and its enduring influence on contemporary design.
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