Described as the best architectural biography ever written, this is a highly authoritative and readable account of Britain's finest architect since Wren.
Edwin Lutyens, one of the most famous architectural names of the twentieth century, died in 1944. As a memorial three large volumes of his drawings were commissioned from the thousands found in his office, and were published by Country Life . This first volume contains his own plans, elevations and copious details of the finest examples of his ...
During his lifetime, Lutyens was considered pre-eminent among English architects since Wren and his genius remains acknowledged today. His internationally renowned work includes Castle Drogo in Devon, New Delhi, the Cenotaph and the designs for Liverpool's Roman Catholic Cathedral. Yet behind this fun-loving and successful public figure were ...
This book, first published in 1913, helped to establish Lutyen's name in domestic architecture. His career lasted 50 years at a time when Britain was at the height of its prosperity and his clients included men of wealth and often power, who wanted their homes to match their idea of themselves: solidly built, imposing and with strong individual ...
Gertrude Jekyll and architect Sir Edward Lutyens created over 100 gardens together. This classic work is the story of their partnership, and includes photos, plans, and sketches.
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