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Title

The Stones Of Oxford: Conjectures On A Cockleshell

Publisher

Papadakis Dist A C, Berkshire

Publication Date

2011

Language

English

ISBN 10

1906506132

ISBN 13

9781906506131

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fine

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No Jacket

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John Melvin, one of our most experienced architects and town planners, reflects on the nature of tradition and the role of memory in the renewal of our cities. With a profound understanding of the history of architecture and an acute ear for architectures emotional resonances, he focuses many of his illustrated essays on Oxford but their lessons could be equally applied to any town proud of its past.

About the Author

John Melvin is the principal of John Melvin Architects and Town Planners, which has an established reputation for both social housing and work to historic buildings. He has won many architectural awards, and his work has been widely exhibited by the RIBA and the British Council.

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