Masterworks: Architecture at The Royal Academy by Neil Bingham

Masterworks: Architecture at The Royal Academy by Neil Bingham This book is USED (not new) Condition: Very Good - Format: Publisher: Royal Academy Books : , 2010, ISBN: 9781905711833 / 1905711832 Dimensions: 25.4cm x 3.18cm x 29.21cm, 248 pages SKU: 5503j - We use NZ Post overnight for delivery so please allow 1-5 days for delivery - If you would like to see more photos of the book, ask a question and we'll add them Book Description: A volume that spans nearly 250 years of architecture, this handsome publication features projects-known as Diploma Works-by some of the most illustrious members of the Royal Academy of Arts. Diploma Works were presented by the architects upon their election to the Academy and represent the scope and vision of their creative process. They include Sir John Soane's designs for a new House of Lords, Sir Robert Smirke's reconstructive interpretation of the Acropolis at Athens, William Wilkins's designs for the gateway and screen at King's College, Cambridge, Alfred Waterhouse's Manchester Town Hall, Sir Edwin Lutyens's work in New Delhi, and Sir Nicholas Grimshaw's Waterloo International Terminal. The incisive text illuminates each work.