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David Watkin Libri

    1 gennaio 1941 – 30 agosto 2018

    Questo storico dell'architettura britannico è rinomato per il suo profondo coinvolgimento con la storia dell'arte e gli stili architettonici. Il suo lavoro si concentra sullo svelare le intricate relazioni tra sviluppo architettonico, cambiamenti sociali e ideali culturali. Esplora come i gusti estetici in evoluzione e le correnti filosofiche abbiano plasmato gli ambienti fisici che abitiamo. La sua ricerca offre uno sguardo penetrante su come l'architettura possa essere intesa come un riflesso delle aspirazioni umane e dei valori sociali.

    Geschichte der abendländischen Architektur
    Grand Hotel
    A Surgeon's Lifetime
    A History of Western Architecture
    The Royal Interiors of Regency England
    A History of Western Architecture Seventh Edition

    • A History of Western Architecture Seventh Edition

      • 752pagine
      • 27 ore di lettura

      This seventh edition serves as a comprehensive reference for classic architecture, offering updated insights and illustrations. It explores key architectural styles, principles, and historical significance, making it an essential resource for students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike. Enhanced features and contemporary examples enrich the understanding of timeless design elements, ensuring relevance in today's architectural discourse.

      A History of Western Architecture Seventh Edition
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    • A History of Western Architecture

      • 722pagine
      • 26 ore di lettura

      The history of Western architecture from the earliest times in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the dramatic impact of CAD on architectural practice at the beginning of the 21st century.

      A History of Western Architecture
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    • A Surgeon's Lifetime

      'See one, do one, teach one' was the basis of David Watkin's training as a surgeon in the 1960s - a hands-off approach that was typical of the time. He would witness an operation and be expected to replicate it.

      A Surgeon's Lifetime

    • Grand Hotel

      The Golden Age of Palace Hotels

      • 272pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      An architectural and social history.

      Grand Hotel