Strange Death of Architectural Criticism: Michael Pawley Collective Writings - Hardcover

Jenkins, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906155194 ISBN 13: 9781906155193

Publisher: Black Dog Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The Strange Death of Architectural Criticism is a collection of 100 essays and articles by Martin Pawley, one of the most important and entertaining voices in post-war architectural criticism. Pawley studied architecture at the Oxford School of Architecture, the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris and the Architectural Association in London, before embarking on a distinguished career as a writer, teacher, critic and broadcaster. A former editor of Building Design, Pawley was later architecture critic of The Guardian and The Observer and has contributed to The Architects Journal, RIBA Journal and Blueprint amongst other publications. Spanning Pawleys 40 year career, The Strange Death of Architectural Criticism is a celebration of his remarkable body of work. Beginning with his AA diploma thesis The Time House, the book includes writings on contemporary design, iconic buildings and some of the most important issues facing modern architecture as well as interviews with architects including Norman Foster, Buckminster Fuller, Leon Krier and Zaha Hadid. By turns poignant, coruscating, controversial and humorous but always original and insightful this book is a reminder of how exhilarating architectural writing at its best can be.

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Review:

''Pawley's depth of knowledge and historical range were astonishing. This book is a reminder of how refreshing and valuable architectural criticism at its best can be.'' --Norman Foster [from The Observer: Books of the Year, 2008]

''A great read from a great writer.'' --Architecture Today

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The Strange Death of Architectural Criticism is a collection of 100 essays and articles by Martin Pawley, one of the most important and entertaining voices in post-war architectural criticism. Pawley studied architecture at the Oxford School of Architecture, the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris and the Architectural Association in London, before embarking on a distinguished career as a writer, teacher, critic and broadcaster.

About this edition

• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1906155194
• ISBN 13: 9781906155193
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 480