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Brick - (Phaidon Minis) by William Hall (Hardcover)

Name: Brick - (Phaidon Minis) by William Hall (Hardcover)
Brand: Phaidon Press
SKU: 1007427086
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'A mighty look at one of the world's most familiar and popular building materials.'
About the Author: William Hall runs his own design practice in London, working with clients such as Calvin Klein, MoMA, and Tate.
368 Pages
Architecture, History
Series Name: Phaidon Minis

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About the Book

An unrivalled exploration of the world's most surprising and inspiring brick architecture - in a stylish, compact format

Book Synopsis

'A mighty look at one of the world's most familiar and popular building materials.' - Aspire: Design and Home Magazine

A centuries-spanning celebration of the timeless architectural staple

Discover 180 diverse and fascinating examples of works made with brick - from the Ziggurat of Ur to contemporary masterpieces by Mies van der Rohe and Kazuyo - in this illustrated homage to the ubiquitous red block.

Brick highlights a surprising selection of structures dating from 3,000 BCE to the present day. Readers flipping through the vividly illustrated pages will enjoy a world tour of innovative, inspirational buildings from the most important architects of the past 100 years, including Alvar Aalto, Antoni Gaudi, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, Jørn Utzon, Louis Kahn, and Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe. Each project is presented with a carefully selected image accompanied by an engaging and informative extended caption.

This smart, stylish survey also includes an introductory essay by art historian and BBC television presenter Dan Cruickshank.

Review Quotes

'Intriguing ... Remarkable and beautiful brick buildings.' - The Hill Resident

'An oddly engaging work for such a simple premise, and a glowing testament to the small details that make a huge impact.' - The Essential Journal

'Brick ... takes a mighty look at one of the world's most familiar and popular building materials.' - Aspire: Design and Home Magazine

'Brick is a visual ode to the humble red block, perhaps humanity's best idea.' - LA Times

About the Author

William Hall runs his own design practice in London, working with clients such as Calvin Klein, MoMA, and Tate. Hall is the author of Concrete, Stone and Wood, also published by Phaidon.

Dan Cruickshank is a British art historian and BBC television presenter, with a special interest in the history of architecture.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 6.5 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.3 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 368

Genre: Architecture

Sub-Genre: History

Series Title: Phaidon Minis

Publisher: Phaidon Press

Theme: Contemporary (1945-)

Format: Hardcover

Author: William Hall

Language: English

Street Date: January 30, 2019

TCIN: 1007427086

UPC: 9780714878553

Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-8847

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.3 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 6.5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.3 pounds

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