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Discover 'Colquhounery', a remarkable commemorative volume celebrating the influential life and profound contributions of architect and architectural historian Alan Colquhoun. Released in 2015 by New Society Publishers, this trade paperback presents a thoughtful anthology that gathers heartfelt testimonials from friends, colleagues, and students who deeply admired Colquhoun's work. Enriched with original photographs, sketches, and exclusive letter transcripts, this beautifully curated book traces the remarkable career of a man whose clear-sighted architectural criticism has resonated for over 60 years. Delve into the compelling biographical and archival data that highlight Colquhoun's dual impacts on both sides of the Atlantic as an architect, writer, and educator. Contributions from notable figures like Mary McLeod, Jacques Gubler, and Kenneth Frampton further illuminate the legacy of Alan Colquhoun, making this volume an essential read for architecture enthusiasts and scholars alike. Embrace the opportunity to remember and celebrate a critical thinker whose influence continues to shape the architectural landscape. Available in mint condition, this brand-new edition features an ISBN of 9781907896521. Shipping for this item is FREE, however, please allow 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once you place your order, we are not able to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781907896521
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Description:
Colquhounery is a commemorative volume celebrating the life and work of the architect and architectural historian Alan Colquhoun, who died in December 2012. Testimonials from friends, colleagues and students are gathered together alongside original photographs, sketches, letter transcripts, biographical and archival data tracing Colquhoun’s career as an architect, writer and educator on both sides of the Atlantic. This anthology represents a collective effort to remember the work and the man responsible for some of the most penetrating and clear sighted architectural criticism of the last 60 years.Texts by Mary McLeod, Robert Maxwell, Jacques Gubler, Kenneth Frampton, Edward Jones, Tony Fretton, Inderbir Singh Riar, Stanislaus von Moos, Barbara Weiss and others
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781907896521
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Description:
Colquhounery is a commemorative volume celebrating the life and work of the architect and architectural historian Alan Colquhoun, who died in December 2012. Testimonials from friends, colleagues and students are gathered together alongside original photographs, sketches, letter transcripts, biographical and archival data tracing Colquhoun’s career as an architect, writer and educator on both sides of the Atlantic. This anthology represents a collective effort to remember the work and the man responsible for some of the most penetrating and clear sighted architectural criticism of the last 60 years.Texts by Mary McLeod, Robert Maxwell, Jacques Gubler, Kenneth Frampton, Edward Jones, Tony Fretton, Inderbir Singh Riar, Stanislaus von Moos, Barbara Weiss and others