Bertram Goodhue; his life and residential architecture.9780393732191 Bertram Goodhue Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue (April 28, 1869–April 23, 1924) was a renowned American architect celebrated for his work in neo-gothic design. He also designed notable typefaces, including Cheltenham and Merrymount for the Merrymount Press. ; his life and residential architecture. Wyllie Wyllie is a small village south of Blackwood, Wales in the county borough of Caerphilly. Most of the houses were built between 1926-1930 by the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company. The village takes its name from Alexander Keith Wyllie, the company's director. , Romy. W.W. Norton 2007 224 pages $60.00 Hardcover NA737 As cofounder co·found tr.v. co·found·ed, co·found·ing, co·founds To establish or found in concert with another or others. co·found of the Caltech Architectural Tour Service, Wyllie's interest in Goodhue (1869-1924) stems from research for her book Caltech's Architectural Heritage (2000), in which she cites his master plan for the campus in Pasadena. Despite being considered one of the outstanding American architects of the early 20th century, Goodhue's contributions have largely been neglected according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the author. From his influences and writings, she provides insights into his philosophy of using local materials and forms to create an architecture compatible with its surroundings. Though residences were not his main focus, they display the fine drawing and experimentation apparent in his larger commissions. The volume features family and architectural photographs, floor plans, and a chronology chronology, n the arrangement of events in a time sequence, usually from the beginning to the end of an event. of Goodhue's projects. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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