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To commemorate the life and work of Dennis Sharp (1933-2010), Sharp Words collates together a variety of essays that touch upon each of his architectural fascinations - among them, glass architecture, picture palaces, masters of concrete and English modernism.Punctuating these texts are a number of editorials from his days as editor of AAQ, which graphically as much as intellectually offer emblems of his time at the AA.

- Award-winning architectural series for students and professionals- Each volume focuses on a single celebrated building- Series covers a wide range of periods and building types from houses to public buildings and from the majesty of St Paul's Cathedral to the intimacy of contemporary homes in California- Each building has been selected for its exceptional character, innovative design or technical virtuosity- Each volume contains a detailed i...

With their strikingly simple shapes in concrete and glass, Amyas Connell, Basil Ward, and Colin Lucas introduced a new and uncompromising architecture to England in the 1930s. In the first full account of their innovative practice, architect Dennis Sharp offers a fascinating historical overview of the firm, then focuses on detailed studies of their houses, housing projects, shops, and cafes. Each study is fully illustrated with contemporary pl...

Provides a chronicling of the technological advances, engineering achievements and aesthetic issues that have led to dramatic changes in every branch of architecture over the last 100 years. This book provides a reference with photographs, drawings and plans for significant buildings throughout each decade.