A life in architecture : beyond the ugliness /

In A Life In Architecture James Birrell reflects on his life in architecture: the influence of architect Roy Grounds; his respect for Walter Burley Griffin's original Canberra plan and his emphasis on the value of incorporating the landscape in its entirely into building design and planning; an...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Birrell, James, 1928-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: St Lucia, Qld., Australia : University of Queensland Press, 2013.
Temas:
Birrell, James, > 1928-
Architects > Australia > Biography.
Architecture > Australia > History.
City planners > Australia > Biography.
Architectes > Australie > Biographies.
Architecture > Australie > Histoire.
Urbanistes > Australie > Biographies.
ARCHITECTURE > Adaptive Reuse & Renovation.
ARCHITECTURE > Buildings > Landmarks & Monuments.
ARCHITECTURE > Professional Practice.
ARCHITECTURE > Reference.
Architects
Architecture
City planners
Australia
Biographies
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:In A Life In Architecture James Birrell reflects on his life in architecture: the influence of architect Roy Grounds; his respect for Walter Burley Griffin's original Canberra plan and his emphasis on the value of incorporating the landscape in its entirely into building design and planning; and his own significant contribution to Australia's post-war architecture. Birrell writes candidly about Queensland's lacklustre approach to town planning during the 1950s; the iconic buildings he designed in his years as Chief Architect for Brisbane City Council; and the revolutionary planning schemes he.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780702254314
0702254312
9780702254321
0702254320

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