Description
'The definitive guide to London's architecture' INDEPENDENT
London has an unrivalled richness of architecture, from its squares and houses to its palaces and churches. This is the only guide to cover all of London's building history, from its Roman foundation to the massive expansion of the 19th century which made London the largest city on earth.
'The definitive guide to London's architecture' INDEPENDENT Fully updated for this edition.
About the Author
Edward Jones (Author)
Edward Jones is a Director in the London based practice of Dixon Jones Ltd. With his partner Jeremy Dixon, he has been architect to numerous arts projects in London, most notably the Royal Opera House, the National Portrait Gallery and the east wing of the National Gallery. He has taught extensively in North America, Ireland and Britain, and the work of his practice has been widely published and exhibited. Mr Jones lives in London with his wife and three children.
Christopher Woodward (Author)
Christopher Woodward was Sir Banister Fletcher Lecturer in architecture at University College London. He writes architectural criticism and is the author of several guides to the buildings of European cities.
Reviews
The commentary manages to be both informative and conversational, making it just as good a meander in an armchair as on the streets. * THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
Book Information
ISBN 9781780224930
Author Edward Jones
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 874g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 132mm * 32mm