Hopkins, Owen

Lost Futures: The Disappearing Architecture of Post-War Britain

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ISBN 13:: 9781910350621
author:: Hopkins, Owen
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Royal Academy Publications
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 6.8 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Architecture, Regional,
Condition:: New
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Lost Futures: A Study of Britain's Disappearing Architecture Between 1945 and 1979, a wide range of buildings were constructed in Britain, reflecting the forward-looking social ethos of the postwar era. However, many of these structures have since been demolished or altered beyond recognition. This book presents a detailed look at these buildings, featuring photographs taken at the time of their completion, alongside expert research examining their design and creation, the ideals they embodied, and the reasons for their eventual destruction. The book covers a diverse range of buildings, from housing and factories to commercial spaces and power stations, and explores the work of both iconic and lesser-known architects. Owen Hopkins, a British architecture historian and curator, charts the complex reasons that led to the loss of these postwar projects' ambitious futures, and assesses whether some might one day be restored. Owen Hopkins is a renowned architecture historian and curator, with a proven track record of producing insightful and engaging books on the subject.

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