The Walls Around Us: The Story of Australian Architecture
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine of jacket slightly faded but otherwise fin, some light foxing on block, small marker from previous owner written on FEP.
Explore the evolution of the Australian home through the eyes of one of the nation's most influential architects. In The Walls Around Us, Robin Boyd provides a simplified yet brilliant history of Australian building styles, written specifically to engage younger readers and laypeople alike. From the primitive huts of early settlers to the sprawling "suburban sprawl" that Boyd so famously critiqued, this book traces how the Australian environment and culture shaped the way people lived. Accompanied by Boyd's own distinctive and witty sketches, the text breaks down complex architectural movements into an accessible narrative of progress and personality. This volume is a seminal work in Australian design history, offering a timeless perspective on the buildings we inhabit and the identity they reflect.
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Description
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine of jacket slightly faded but otherwise fin, some light foxing on block, small marker from previous owner written on FEP.
Explore the evolution of the Australian home through the eyes of one of the nation's most influential architects. In The Walls Around Us, Robin Boyd provides a simplified yet brilliant history of Australian building styles, written specifically to engage younger readers and laypeople alike. From the primitive huts of early settlers to the sprawling "suburban sprawl" that Boyd so famously critiqued, this book traces how the Australian environment and culture shaped the way people lived. Accompanied by Boyd's own distinctive and witty sketches, the text breaks down complex architectural movements into an accessible narrative of progress and personality. This volume is a seminal work in Australian design history, offering a timeless perspective on the buildings we inhabit and the identity they reflect.
