Format:
592 pages
,
illustrations (some color)
,
28 cm
Edition:
4th edition general editor for the new edition, Alan Powers
ISBN:
9781770850866
,
1770850864
Content:
An in-depth chronological survey of the key styles and periods of British and American architectural design over the past 500 years, this work is a comprehensive visual survey, period by period, feature by feature, of the key styles in American and British domestic architecture from the Tudor period to present day. As a reference guide, the book is designed for owners of period houses, restorers, architects, interior designers and all those interested in our architectural heritage. This revised edition includes a fully updated chapter covering the Contemporary era (1975-present) and a new list of suppliers and resources. More than 3,000 analytical drawings and historical engravings, 500 color and 1,000 black-and-white photographs provide a clearly presented guide to the features appropriate for every part of a building. Major components, such as doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings and staircases, the small but important embellishments, such as molding and door hardware, and permanent or semi-permanent fixtures, such as lighting and wallcoverings, populate this wide-ranging encyclopedic resource. A system of color-coded tabs enables the reader to compare specific features as they have evolved over time. Additional information on restoration and maintenance, biographies of key architects, and a detailed glossary are included
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 581-583) and index
Language:
English
Keywords:
Großbritannien
;
Bauornament
;
Geschichte 1485-1995
;
USA
;
Ausstattung
;
Geschichte 1485-1995
;
USA
;
Wohnungsbau
;
Geschichte 1485-1995
;
Großbritannien
;
Ausstattung
;
Geschichte 1485-1995
;
USA
;
Bauornament
;
Geschichte 1485-1995
;
Großbritannien
;
Wohnungsbau
;
Geschichte 1485-1995
;
Geschichte
;
Haus
;
Detail
;
Enzyklopädie
Author information:
Powers, Alan 1955-
Author information:
Calloway, Stephen 1951-
