The two way stretch : modernism, tradition, and innovation / Robert Maxwell.

Main entry:

Maxwell, Robert, 1922-2020.

Title & Author:

The two way stretch : modernism, tradition, and innovation / Robert Maxwell.

Publication:

Description:

96 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Series:

Polemics

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 95).
The dialectic of positions -- Positive futures: the lure of technology -- Positive futures: re-animating the old -- The loss of the absolute -- The wisdom of uncertainty -- Growing up in Great Britain.

Summary:

This text discusses the firm, inflexible positions that create tensions between architectural styles. The discussion covers the potentially conflicting demands of personal expression and the contextual forces in the environment.

ISBN:

1854904388 (paperback)
9781854904386 (paperback)

Subject:

Maxwell, Robert, 1922-
Architecture, Modern 20th century Public opinion.
Architecture Technological innovations.
Architects Psychology.
Architecture 20e siècle Opinion publique.
Architectes Psychologie.
Architecture, Modern Public opinion.

Form/genre:

Writings.

Added entries:

Polemics.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 111111
Call No.: NA44.M465 (ID:96-B1873)
Status: Available

Actions:

Add to folder

Request these items

Email this list to yourself (or someone else)

Your folder is empty.

Please complete this form to make a request for consultation. A copy of this list will also be forwarded to you.

Your contact information

First name:

Last name:

Email:

Phone number:

Notes (optional):

We will contact you to set up an appointment. Please keep in mind that your consultation date will be based on the type of material you wish to study. To prepare your visit, we'll need:

— At least 2 weeks for primary sources (prints and drawings, photographs, archival documents, etc.)
— At least 48 hours for secondary sources (books, periodicals, vertical files, etc.)

Back to list

Submit