The Short Story of Architecture: A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials (Paperback)
Susie Hodge (author), Mark Fletcher (consultant editor)
£14.99
Paperback
224 Pages /
Published: 30/09/2019
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The Short Story of Architecture is a new and innovative guide to the subject of architecture that explores 50 key buildings, from the Great Pyramids to high-tech, sustainable skyscrapers.
Accessible and concise, the book links the 50 key works to the most important architectural materials, elements and styles, giving readers all the tools they need to understand and appreciate the built world.
Accessible and concise, the book links the 50 key works to the most important architectural materials, elements and styles, giving readers all the tools they need to understand and appreciate the built world.
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
ISBN: 9781786273703
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 300 g
Dimensions: 210 x 148 x 21 mm
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"A brilliant little book [...] Those with an interest in architecture but who find the language and jargon of the genre intimidating and often impenetrable are sure to find Hodge's simple accessible style enjoyable and refreshing" - Self Build & Design
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