Master Architects: Inside Studio Gang
Building: Inside Studio Gang Architects Take a look inside our new book on cutting-edge architectural firm Studio Gang Architects, the masterminds behind the world famous Aqua Tower skyscraper in Chicago. Studio Gang Architects and their work are the subject of a major show at The Art Institute of Chicago.
Stirling and Gowan, architects of influence: Author article by Mark Crinson
Mark Crinson, author of Stirling and Gowan, takes a look at the dynamic partnership between architects James Stirling and James Gowan, a partnership which resulted in building commissions that brought international attention to postwar British architecture. Article by Mark Crinson In architectural circles, the death of James Stirling from complications following a routine operation in … Read more
Beyond Architecture: The lesser-known works of Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid is known internationally for her distinctive and jaw-droppingly innovative buildings (including the London Aquatics Centre, one of the centrepieces of the London 2012 Olympics). Hadid also designs furniture and objects, and it is this lesser-known aspect of her career that takes centre stage for the first time in Zaha Hadid: Form in Motion, a beautiful … Read more
‘Pevsner Architectural Guides’ turns 60! Enter our Architectural Photography Competition to win Pevnser books
The Pevsner Architectural Guides series is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Started by the architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner in 1951, the Guides have been indispensible for both general readers and specialists, providing up-to-date portable guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country. In celebration of this landmark year, we are hosting an architectural photography competition, … Read more
Pevsner Guide to Cumbria is awarded the Michael Berry Prize for Guides, Walks and Places
The Pevsner Guide to Cumbria by Matthew Hyde has been awarded the The Michael Berry Prize for Guides, Walks and Places in the Lakeland Book of the Year competition. The winners in a number of different categories were revealed at a special literary luncheon on Tuesday at Armathwaite Hall Country House and Spa at Bassenthwaite near Keswick. The judging … Read more
