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Focusing on the desires of patrons over the past two centuries, this architectural history contrasts actual preferences with the ideals proposed by architects and theorists. It explores the influence of Symm & Company, Oxford's leading building contractor and craft practitioner, shedding light on the nuanced relationship between client expectations and architectural practice. The book delves into the evolving needs and tastes in institutional and private patronage, offering a fresh perspective on architectural development.
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The Comfort of the Past: Building in Oxford and Beyond 1815-2015, Steven Parissien
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- Pubblicato
- 2020
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- Titolo
- The Comfort of the Past: Building in Oxford and Beyond 1815-2015
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Steven Parissien
- Pubblicato
- 2020
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781907372773
- Serie
- Descrizione
- Focusing on the desires of patrons over the past two centuries, this architectural history contrasts actual preferences with the ideals proposed by architects and theorists. It explores the influence of Symm & Company, Oxford's leading building contractor and craft practitioner, shedding light on the nuanced relationship between client expectations and architectural practice. The book delves into the evolving needs and tastes in institutional and private patronage, offering a fresh perspective on architectural development.