The Modern Steel House by Neil Jackson
a unique reference containing rare interview material and previously unpublished material from drawing collections and architects' archives
includes illustrations from the distinctive work of Julius Shulman
The Modern Steel House
Summary
This book provides a comprehensive survey of Modern Movement houses constructed with steel frames. Arranged chronologically and thematically, it traces the development over the last seventy years of steel houses in Europe, Australia and the United
The Modern Steel House Summary
The Modern Steel House Reviews
This is an essential source-book for anyone working in the field. It should give designers many ideas as to what steel can do in housing and why it should be used more - New Steel Construction
what makes this book particularly accessible...is that it incorporates the fruits of some 50 interviews with architects...and their clients - Architecture Today
'...a fascinating, finely researched study...' - The Architect's Journal
'...personal interviews, perceptive insights and the quality of the plans and photographs go together to make a very good record of this fascinating phenomenon...a valuable historic record and clear exposition of the mind of the Modernist architect.' - Perspectives exposition of the mind of the Modernist architect.
The book is well written, enthusiastic and well researched... - The Architectural Review
...scholarly and stimulating book...is generously served by drawings and photographs - The Journal of Architecture.
...great strength of this book is the plans and diagrams....useful, a how-to and how-it-was done publication - Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain.
The merit of this book about the history and present state of the modern steel house lies in the extensive data that the author compiled - Detail
...well-written and produced text...illustrations that reliably capture the essence of the architectural photographer's promotional art...combines detailed observation of specific buildings with the insights that only personal testimony can bring.
About Neil Jackson
Neil Jackson
Table of Contents
Dedication. Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. Part One: The Modern Steel House 1929-1939. Part Two: The Modern Steel House in America. Part Three: The Modern Steel House in Europe and Australia. Part Four: Five Responses. List of Interviews. Endnotes. Bibliography. Illustration Credits. Index.
Additional information
GOR006155627
9780419217206
0419217207
The Modern Steel House by Neil Jackson
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19960613
246
N/A
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