Modern Architecture Through Case Studies 1945 to 1990

Once again, new interpretations are presented of some of the most famous architecture of the period. Work by lesser-known architects, whose influence and role have been overlooked by conventional histories of the subject, is discussed. The case study structure allows each example to be discussed and used as a springboard to explore different theoretical approaches. Filled with beautiful photographs, plans and architect's drawings, this is a clear and accessible discussion on a period of architecture that engages many questions still under debate in architecture today.
* The second instalment of this unique commentary on modern architecture
* Provides the reader with a fresh approach to the analysis of post-war architecture
* Beautifully illustrated case studies provide an accessible and inspiring source of information

Chapter 1: Introduction 1945-1989; Section I - Team X; Chapter 2: Giancarlo de Carlo - Magistero (Faculty of Education) Urbino - 1968-76; Chapter 3: Aldo Van Eyck - Orphanage, Amsterdam 1957-60; Chapter 4: Alison and Peter Smithson - The Economist Group, London 1964; Chapter 5: Stirling and Gowan - University Engineering Building, Leicester 1964 ; Chapter 6: Ralph Erskine - Byker Housing, Newcastle 1974; Section II - Technological optimism; Chapter 7: Charles & Ray Eames - Eames House, Pacific Palisades 1945-49; Chapter 8: Egon Eiermann - German Pavilion, Brussels 1958; Chapter 9: Gunter Behnisch (adviser Frei Otto) - Olympic Stadia and entire complex, Munich 1968-1972 ; Chapter 10: Norman Foster - Willis Faber, Ipswich 1975; Chapter 11: Renzo Piano & Richard Rogers - Centre Pompidou, Paris 1977; Section III - Patterns of context; Chapter 12: Helmut Striffler, Protestant Chapel, Dachau 1967; Chapter 13: Gottfried Böhm - Bensberg Town Hall 1963; Chapter 14: Carlo Scarpa - Castelvecchio, Verona 1958-74; Chapter 15: Karljosef Schattner- Waisenhaus Eichstätt 1988; Chapter 16: Lucien Kroll - University Buildings, University of Louvain, Brussels, 1974; Chapter 17: Aldo Rossi - New Cemetery of San Cataldo, Modena 1971; Chapter 18: Robert Venturi - Sainsbury Wing, London; Chapter 19: Peter Eisenman - Wexner Center, Columbus 1983-89; Chapter 20: Conclusion and subsequent developments

David Doran graduated in 1950 with an external BSc (Eng). He then undertook National Service with the Royal Engineers in Malaya from 1953 to 1955. He is a Fellow of ICE and IStructE, a former member of Council of IStructE and Chairman of five Task Groups. From 1965 to 1985 he was Chief Engineer with George Wimpey plc, where he was Manager of the Civil & Structural Design Department with a staff of 300, and Head of QA for Wimpey Construction. Upon leaving Wimpey, David became an independent consultant and is retained by GBGeotechnics, Cambridge. He has been involved in several important publications since 1988. Bob Cather graduated in Materials Science from the University of Bath. He initially worked with The Marley Tile Co. Ltd. on product development and subsequently spent more than 30 years with Ove Arup & Partners. Bob has considerable expertise in the selection, design and performance of materials in the built environment. This expertise has enabled his specialist contribution to projects and for clients worldwide, covering all areas of construction.