Through their analysis, Wilson and Green unpack the complexity of Brutalist architecture, providing valuable insights into the movement's lasting significance. The book condenses critical discussions about pedagogical, collaborative and inclusive approaches that can be taken to enhance the representation of spaces in galleries and museums. This book aims to understand how these everyday acts in space are influenced by architectural form, a concept that is vital for all architects to grasp if our buildings are to be anything more than a commercial or aesthetic enterprise. Similarities as well as differences are explored and analysed using a series of impressive architectural projects. Leading expert and passionate advocate of modern British architecture Elain Harwood gives the best overview of British architecture from 1938 to 1963 – mid-century buildings.

But even on a purely physical human level, the cold touch of a brass handle or the swish of a sliding screen gives rise to an emotional reaction, sometimes modest, occasionally profound. The Brutalist aesthetic is enjoying a renaissance ― and this book documents Brutalism as never before. A 560 page, oversized format book that deserves a place on every design and architecture nerd's coffee table. Former runways, abandoned buildings, disused railways and more: discover the urban spaces worldwide that have been transformed into green havens. Though the omission of Sir Basil Spence’s Beehive in Wellington, NZ, which houses the parliament, seems like a bizarre oversight/omission.How does the experience of turning a door handle, opening a door from one space to lead into another, affect us? From Tate Modern in London to the Benesse House Museum on the Japanese island of Naoshima; from the Getty Center in Los Angeles to the Museum of New and Old Art, a ferry-ride from Hobart in Tasmania; from the Pompidou Centre in Paris to the West Bund Museum in Shanghai – he has visited them all, casting an acute eye on the way the experience of art is shaped by the buildings that house it and the organizing principles by which it is displayed. Showcasing the transformative power of nature in today’s cities, Urban Oasis is a journey through the innovative and inspiring green city spaces rising around the world to meet the challenges of the climate crisis and social inequality.

Nothing cheap here, that’s for sure, but this is perfect for special treats, and there’s IKEA for the rest! Realised by Industry of All Nations, the California-based vacation rental blends into the desert canvas, owing to an earthy material palette, low-profile volume and eco-sensitivity. Pictured here, the indomitable residential complex, Rozzol Melara in Trieste which was built under the direction of Le Corbusier in the 1960s.He graduated from the Cooper Union School of Architecture (1996) and after practicing architecture for 12 years, founded New York-based Curatorial Project. Bursting with beautiful ideas for bringing a signature mid-century look into your own space, as well as practical advice on what will work where, this is an essential guide for any lover of interior design and mid-century style. Originally published by Zupagrafika in 2015, the internationally acclaimed 'Brutal London' collection was translated into this book in 2016.