David Robson , Sebastian Posingis
In Search of BAWA: Master Architect of Sri Lanka
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780679136
- author:
- David Robson , Sebastian Posingis
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Laurence King 01 edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 1.7 x 24.1 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Architects, David Robson, Sebastian Posingis,In Search of BAWA: Master Architect of Sri Lanka,Laurence King,1780679130,Architecture,Individual Architects & Firms - General,20th century,c 2000 to c 2010,I
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the life and work of Geoffrey Bawa, a pioneering architect of Sri Lanka. A renowned expert, David Robson, reviews Bawa's biography and legacy, providing a detailed overview of his education, career, and notable buildings.
45 of Bawa's most significant structures are showcased in this site-by-site tour, featuring insightful texts, contemporary and archive photographs, and a wealth of drawings. These buildings, ranging from private dwellings to public buildings and hotels, exemplify Bawa's innovative approach to tropical modernism.
The book concludes with a section on buildings that have been lost, transformed, or are at risk, highlighting the enduring impact of Bawa's work on Sri Lankan architecture.
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