This book is a monograph on the work of French architect Auguste Perret, a pioneering precursor to the Modern movement, looks at Perret's projects in France and abroad, such as the Musée des Travaux Publics in Paris, the Church of Notre‑Dame at Raincy and other domestic, industrial and urban buildings, and his innovative use of structure and material. The book is richly illustrated with colour photography as well as drawings and photographs from the Perret archive and includes an appendix of Perret's aphorisms and other writings.

Details

Type

Book

Place of publication

London

Year

2001

Number of pages

256 pages

Language

English

ISBN

9780714840437

Open stacks or available on request

Open stacks

Illustrations

Yes

Bibliography

Yes

UDC code and author sign

720.33 Per

Volumes

1

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