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James Stirling was one of the most influential architects of the late 20th century. His formally inventive yet historically informed designs inspired a generation of architects in his native England and throughout the world. This title analyses the architect's work.

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"Strikingly original. Amanda Lawrence's detailed analysis of Stirling's buildings and drawings allows readers to follow the architect's design strategies and understand how he employed diverse means to embody them. I have never read such a compelling and persuasive assessment of a 20th-century architect's work. An exemplary study and a model for future studies."—Diane Ghirardo, University of Southern California

-- Diane Ghirardo
“This is one of the first, serious academic architectural historical and critical treatments of the breadth of James Stirling’s work. Author Amanda Lawrence contributes as well to continued revisions of modernism and postmodernism, positing a theory based not on stylistic affinity but on compositional structures and evolving notions of reference. There is much here to draw upon, as well as new knowledge and understanding of Stirling himself.”—Daniel Abramson, Tufts University

-- Daniel Abramson
“an admirably close analysis of both Stirling’s work and decades of its critical reception."—Metropolis * Metropolis *

James Stirling

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      Publisher Yale University Press
      Published 12 February 2013
      ISBN-13 9780300170054
      978-0300170054
      ISBN-10 030017005X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      James Stirling was one of the most influential architects of the late 20th century. His formally inventive yet historically informed designs inspired a generation of architects in his native England and throughout the world. This title analyses the architect's work.

      Trade Review

      "Strikingly original. Amanda Lawrence's detailed analysis of Stirling's buildings and drawings allows readers to follow the architect's design strategies and understand how he employed diverse means to embody them. I have never read such a compelling and persuasive assessment of a 20th-century architect's work. An exemplary study and a model for future studies."—Diane Ghirardo, University of Southern California

      -- Diane Ghirardo
      “This is one of the first, serious academic architectural historical and critical treatments of the breadth of James Stirling’s work. Author Amanda Lawrence contributes as well to continued revisions of modernism and postmodernism, positing a theory based not on stylistic affinity but on compositional structures and evolving notions of reference. There is much here to draw upon, as well as new knowledge and understanding of Stirling himself.”—Daniel Abramson, Tufts University

      -- Daniel Abramson
      “an admirably close analysis of both Stirling’s work and decades of its critical reception."—Metropolis * Metropolis *

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