Who are Godwin and Hopwood? : exploring tropical architecture in the age of the climate crisis / Ben Tosland.

Main entry:

Tosland, Ben, author.

Title & Author:

Who are Godwin and Hopwood? : exploring tropical architecture in the age of the climate crisis / Ben Tosland.

Publication:

Basel : Birkhäuser, [2024]
©2024

Description:

303 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits, plans ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-301).
Foreword: the architecture of John Godwin and Gillian Hopwood / by Ola Uduka -- I. Introduction -- II. Commercial climaticism: the production of economical and energy-efficient buildings -- III. Typologies -- A. Residential and masterplans -- B. Building for industry -- C. Constructing an education system -- D. Office space: Godwin and Hopwood's role in creating commercial buildings -- IV. Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- Biography -- Image credits -- Bibliography -- Articles referencing Godwin and Hopwood's work.

Summary:

"After studying at the Architectural Association in London, John Godwin and Gillian Hopwood moved to Nigeria, where they significantly shaped the country's architectural landscape for more than sixty years. When Nigeria became independent in 1960 following British dominance since the 19th century, the couple worked to create architecture that was site-specific, modern, and adapted to the climate relevant to Nigeria's aspirational political and economic policies. In this richly illustrated monograph, organised by typology, Ben Tosland examines Godwin and Hopwood's form of tropical modernism and illuminates its contemporary meanings and concluding with its relevance in times of the climate crisis. "-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9783035626681 (cloth)
3035626685 (cloth)

Subject:

Godwin, John (William John Gilbert), 1928-2023.
Hopwood, Gillian, 1927-
Godwin and Hopwood (Firm)
Architecture, Tropical Nigeria British influences 20th century.
Expatriate architects England.
Architects Nigeria.
Architectes expatriés Angleterre.
Architectes Nigeria.

Added entries:

Godwin and Hopwood (Firm)

Exploring tropical architecture in the age of the climate crisis

Holdings:

Location: Library main 320737
Call No.: 320737
Copy: 1
Status: External loan

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