Routledge The Rationalist Reader - Architecture Theory Book

Explore a comprehensive collection of architectural thought with The Rationalist Reader by Routledge. This volume serves as the first documentary collection of writing regarding rationalism in twentieth-century architecture. It provides an accessible entry point for students and professionals, offering direct insight into the ideas of specific architects and their critics. Readers gain a clear understanding of the historical and philosophical context through the work of Alan Colquhoun. Additionally, Charles Rattray examines these themes with a focus on nineteenth-century architectural theory. The book is structured into two separate documentary sections that cover the periods of 1920-1940 and 1960-1990, allowing for a deep re-evaluation of the movements that shaped Western Europe. This text is an essential resource for anyone studying architectural criticism and the evolution of rationalist thought.