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London Architecture
London Architecture

London Architecture

ARCHITECTURE

392 Pages, 6 x 6

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $24.95 (US $24.95) (CA $29.95)

Publication Date: March 2012

ISBN 9781902910383

Rights: US & CA

Metro Publications (Mar 2012)

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Overview

A revised and expanded, authoritative guide taking the reader through almost 2,000 years of architectural achievement

A revised and expanded, authoritative guide taking the reader through almost 2,000 years of architectural achievement From the remains of the Roman amphitheater to the soaring glass structures of the 21st-century city, London offers a unique architectural experience. Each chapter in this guide contains readily accessible examples of buildings of every period and sets them in their historical contexts. It includes nine fully described walks and easy-to-follow maps to accompany a saunter through the fascinating story of the city's architecture. Also featured are some of the many shops, bars, and restaurants of architectural interest, making this an essential resource for both Londoners and visitors alike.

Author Biography

Marianne Butler is a freelance researcher, writer, tour guide, and lecturer. She divides her time between the Scottish Borders and London. Maxwell Hutchinson is the former president of the Royal Institute of British Architects. His London buildings include Pink Floyd's Britannia Row recording studios.