This book presents a compact and compelling account of the life and
work of Berthold Lubetkin (1901-1990), widely regarded as the
outstanding architect of his generation to practise in England. It
explores the key themes, achievements and setbacks of his career,
drawing from the author’s twenty-year personal friendship with
Lubetkin himself, from discussions with former colleagues, and from
his direct experience of working with many of Lubetkin’s
buildings as a conservation architect. The study reveals the
significance of Lubetkin’s Russian origins and European travels,
re-assesses his prime work of the 1930s and charts the extensive
output of his often-overlooked post-war career. It also considers
Lubetkin’s legacy in the later work of his key associates,
several of whom became significant architects in their own right.
Lubetkin is a legendary figure in architectural circles, while
still remaining slightly mysterious and misunderstood. The author
shines new light on the man and his ideas, and assesses his unique
place in modern architectural history. Illustrations include
original black & white images as well as high-quality colour
studies of the buildings as they are now. A complete List of Works
and published commentaries also provide a valuable source of
reference.
General
Imprint: |
Historic England
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Twentieth Century Architects |
Release date: |
November 2023 |
Authors: |
John Allan
|
Dimensions: |
240 x 170mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-83764-505-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-83764-505-1 |
Barcode: |
9781837645053 |
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