This is a history of the ideas that shaped not only London, but Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Sheffield & other power-houses of 19th-century Britain. It charts the controversies & visions that fostered Britain`s greatest civic renaissance. Tristram Hunt explores the horrors of the Victorian city, as seen by Dickens, Engels & Carlyle; the influence of the medieval Gothic ideal of faith, community & order espoused by Pugin & Ruskin; the pride in self-government, identified with the Saxons as opposed to the Normans; the identification with the city republics of the Italian renaissance ` commerce, trade & patronage; the change from the civic to the municipal, & greater powers over health, education & housing; & finally at the end of the century, the retreat from the urban to the rural ideal, led by William Morris & the garden-city movement of Ebenezer Howard. ...

The City of London is still confined to a square-mile enclave, as it was when its residents crossed the river to see Shakespeare`s newest plays in Southwark. At that time, up the river there was another city
- Westminster, seat of the Royal Court, the Law Courts & Parliament
- but within 200 years the two settlements had fused, making London the largest city on earth, the first to reach a population of one million. In the nineteenth century, London`s population grew to six million & the building boom began. Poorer people & dirty industries congregated in the east; the better-off lived & worked in the west. The Victorians built breathtaking edifices, the crown jewel of which was the new Houses of Parliament. After the destruction of the Second World War, the post-war era saw the arrival of the modern movement & the wholesale use of poured concrete, glass & steel. Now, in the twenty-first century, London`s architecture is as vibrant as ever
- the last ten years have seen the building of many of London`s greatest landmarks, including the Swiss Re headquarters & the London Eye.” Building London” is a visual record of that remarkable story, detailing how the city was built & introducing the great architects & engineers. It contains rare images from the earliest days of photography, as well as evocative photographs from the last 100 years, ensuring all of London`s iconic buildings are featured.


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The third printing of this classic volume by Bruce Marshall. The evolution of New York`s built environment is chronicled in this breathtaking history organized chronologically by site from architectural masterpieces to engineering marvels. New York`s coming of age coincided with the rise of photography, & this incredible trove of photographs culled from the archives of Time Life & the New York Historical Society are the very images that created the larger-than-life reputation of New York that continues to dazzle the world today. ...

This book is the first complete study of the circumstances which led to the building of Castle Howard, one of the greatest & best-known English country houses. It describes how & why Charles Howard, third earl of Carlisle, decided to build it; how the architect Sir John Vanbrugh received his first commission; how the building was paid for & where the money came from; how the gardens & park were laid out; & the decision to build the first classical mausoleum in Engl&, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. The Building of Castle Howard is the historical detective story of a house which Sir John Vanbrugh was determined should be `the top seat & garden of England`. ...

Msheireb is the world`s first sustainable downtown regeneration project, that will revive the old commercial district with a new architectural language that is modern, yet inspired by traditional Qatari heritage & architecture
- its proportion, simplicity, space, light, layering, ornament & response to climate. Utilising the latest in sustainable technologies, Msheireb will adhere to the highest standards in green building. The strategic objective of the Msheireb project is to reverse the pattern of development in Doha, which has tended towards isolated land use, reliance on car transportation & energy hungry structures. Msheireb Downtown Doha will become a new social & civic hub in the city centre
- a place where it is enjoyable to live, work, shop, visit, & spend time with family & friends.

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Bruce Marshall`s account of how Paris came to be the most admired city in the world is lavishly illustrated with rare, sometimes unpublished images from Getty Images, Roger- Viollet & other sources. Its accompanied by Marshall`s illuminating text which is always factual & often anecdotal. ...

” Building St Pauls” tells the story of this remarkable building & of those responsible for its construction, from the time of the disastrous Great Fire to the cathedrals final completion in 1708. Christopher Wren is well known, yet this book also considers those ordinary craftsmen whose work on St Pauls has received less attention: the contractors & overseers, the quarrymen on the Isle of Portl&, the humble stonemasons & carpenters who shaped the materials. It also unravels the complicated tangle of the cathedrals finances & the struggles for money that at one time threatened to undermine the whole enterprise. By looking at such details, Campbells account reaffirms St Pauls not only as one mans masterwork, but as an incredible collaborative achievement. ...

If you want to get a total body work out, climbing is the way to do it, & building your own climbing wall means that you can train & have fun any time you want, rather than having to drive to a climbing gym during open hours. Building Your Own Climbing Wall provides the essential information you need to plan & construct your own indoor or outdoor climbing wall, including step by step instructions, equipment lists, information on how to make your own holds, & specific building plans & design ideas for making your climbing wall make maximum use of the space you have. ...

This book reviews forty visionary architectural projects, encompassing the whole spectrum of the built environment, from bus stations & concert halls to boat lifts & aquariums. This stimulating survey, illustrated with the very best architectural photography, will transport readers into yet unknown worlds. Combines brilliant photography with project descriptions to form an accessible & highly visual book for the general reader, while retaining the accurate technical information needed to engage more knowledgeable readers. ...

Roger Fitz Gerald has practiced as an architect in london since he qualified over 30 years ago. He brings an architect`s keen eye for detail & construction, & combines this with a fascination for discovering & expressing through paintings what makes well-known places such as Borough Market, Brick Lane or Parliament Square so special to the city. He has a passion for exploring unspoilt & hidden parts of London. His painting style combines colour, texture & collage to capture the essence of places. Frequently, he portrays buildings as an architectural stage-set: a permanent, calm & static backdrop to the vibrancy of everyday life. This contrast is exploited, with cool architectural colours offset by vivid warm tones & elements of collage which represent the life & bustle generated by moving people & vehicles. Tickets, menus, maps, books, newspapers & a host of other paraphernalia are incorporated into the images, layering meaning & adding complexity. The images are combined with short & personal comments which make Buildings of London an intriguing & inspiring guide to the architectural delights of the capital. Roger Fitz Gerald was born in Cambridge, trained in Manchester, & moved to London in 1983 to start his career as an architect. He joined the architectural practice ADP from university & now chairs the practice, which is one of the top 20 firms in the country. Throughout his career as an architect he has enjoyed drawing whether as a design concept for a new building, or to explore, understand & capture the essence of existing architecture. ...