O'Brien, Charles
Houses: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300233421
- author:
- O'Brien, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 11.68 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Houses: An Architectural Guide provides an in-depth exploration of historic houses in England, offering insights into their design and construction. This informative book also delves into the history of individual homes, helping readers understand the evolution of domestic architecture.
Through a combination of color photography and informative line drawings, the guide illustrates key architectural features and explains their significance. By examining various styles, room layouts, window designs, and staircase arrangements, readers can gain a deeper understanding of how buildings have been designed over time.
This comprehensive guide covers domestic architecture from the earliest surviving dwellings to modern developments, providing a rich visual history of English homes.