A life in architecture : beyond the ugliness / / James Birrell ; Avril Makula, designer ; Stephanie Campion, editor
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| Autore: |
Birrell James
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| Titolo: |
A life in architecture : beyond the ugliness / / James Birrell ; Avril Makula, designer ; Stephanie Campion, editor
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| Pubblicazione: | St. Lucia, Queensland : , : University of Queensland Press, , 2013 |
| ©2013 | |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (184 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 724 |
| Soggetto topico: | Architecture - 19th century |
| Architecture - 20th century | |
| Architecture, Modern | |
| Persona (resp. second.): | MakulaAvril |
| CampionStephanie | |
| Note generali: | Includes index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Cover; Half title page; Title page; Imprint page; Contents; Foreword; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Epilogue; Picture Section; Notes; Index; Acknowledgments |
| Sommario/riassunto: | 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 1950's; the iconic buildings he designed in his years as Chief Architect for Brisbane City Council; and the revolutionary planning schemes he |
| Titolo autorizzato: | A life in architecture |
| ISBN: | 0-7022-5431-2 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910791042303321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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