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Batsford The Barbican Estate - Brutalist Architecture Book

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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of London's most famous architectural landmarks. This beautifully produced book by Batsford honors the Barbican Estate, a Grade II listed brutalist icon designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon. Since the first residents moved in, this complex has become a symbol of unique urban design. Author and designer Stefi Orazi provides a deep look into the estate through personal interviews with residents from both the past and the present. This perspective offers a rare look at how life within the complex has evolved over the decades. Readers will explore the specific design of individual flats and learn why the estate holds such a significant status in the world of architecture. Whether you are a student of design or a lover of London history, this volume serves as a high-quality tribute to the legacy of the Barbican. It captures the essence of the complex as both a residential community and a masterpiece of brutalist style.

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Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first residents moving into the Barbican Estate.

Explores the design of individual flats and the overall status of this brutalist icon.

Includes interviews with past and present residents conducted by author Stefi Orazi.

Provides a unique look at how life on the estate has changed over several decades.

Details the history of the complex designed by the firm Chamberlin, Powell and Bon.

A high-quality publication from Batsford perfect for architecture and photography lovers.

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Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
04 October 2018
Listed Since
25 February 2018

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