Leicester In 50 Buildings

Explores the rich and fascinating history of the city through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of Coventry through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Discover the history and architectural treasures of the Cheshire town of Northwich and its environs in this fascinating exploration of 50 buildings and landmarks - old and new.

The most inspirational buildings in the world, as chosen by well-known contemporary architects. In this book, published in conjunction with the Twentieth Century Society, 50 contemporary architects choose the buildings from around the world that have inspired them and made an impact on their own work. Architectural journalist Pamela Buxton interviewed each of the architects to create these outstanding portraits of the buildings that have influenced modern architecture. The diverse selection is introduced by Twentieth Century Society director Catherine Croft, and illustrated throughout with photographs by Gareth Gardner and Edward Tyler. The book features a diverse range of inspirational buildings, from housing estates to castles, coal mines to cathedrals. Work by the giants of twentieth-century architecture including Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and Alvar Aalto are featured, as well as lesser-known gems. Examples include Richard Rogers (of RHSP) on Maison de Verre (Paris, France); Chris Williamson (of Weston Williamson) on the Eames House by Charles and Ray Eames (Los Angeles, USA); Takero Shimazaki (of T-SA, UK) on Hexenhaus by Alison and Peter Smithson (Bad Karlshafen, Germany); Ted Cullinan (of Cullinan Studio) on Chapel of Notre Dame Du Haut by Le Corbusier (Ronchamp, France); Michael Squire (of Squire & Partners, UK) on Grundtvig’s Church by Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint (Copenhagen, Denmark); and Jonathan Woolf (of Jonathan Woolf Architects) on Haus Esters and Haus Lange by Mies van der Rohe (Krefeld, Germany). This beautifully produced book offers a great insight into the power of existing architecture and its immense influence on the world we build today.

Explore the rich history of Loughborough in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of Stamford through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Explore the rich history of the West Midlands city of Wolverhampton in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Discover the history and architectural treasures of Salford in this fascinating exploration of 50 buildings and landmarks from across the centuries.