Twentieth Century Society Libros

Following on from 100 Buildings 100 Years, 100 Houses 100 Years, and 100 Churches 100 Years, this book features 100 remarkable gardens and landscapes designed since 1914.

Focusing on the architectural significance of cooling towers, this beautifully illustrated book celebrates these monumental brutalist structures found across the UK. It highlights their role as relics of 20th-century industrial history, emphasizing their rapid disappearance and the cultural impact they have had. Through vivid imagery and insightful commentary, the book captures the essence of these imposing edifices and their place in the landscape.

Focusing on architecturally significant sports and leisure structures, this book highlights a diverse array of buildings from swimming pools to ice rinks. It offers an engaging exploration of how these spaces have shaped recreational activities over the last century, showcasing their design and cultural importance.

A stylish celebration of some of the greatest buildings in Britain, from the 20th century and beyond, from the country’s leading organization for the protection of 20th-century architecture. This fascinating book showcases 100 standout buildings from 1914 onward, representing the very best of 20th-century British architecture. First published in 2014 and now redesigned and updated in a brand-new edition, its glorious photography is accompanied by insightful texts from a range of expert architectural writers including Alan Powers, Owen Hatherley, and Rowan Moore, along with several longer essays on different aspects of the 20th-century built environment: Gavin Stamp on the inter-war decades, Elain Harwood on post-war architecture, and Timothy Brittain-Catlin on post-modernism. The huge range of landmark buildings featured in this book includes: The stately De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea Humble wartime prefabs Brutalist housing at the Barbican John Outram’s colorful 80s Isle of Dogs pumping station The groundbreaking Eden Project in Cornwall and many more. From factories to art galleries, churches to health centers, office blocks to individual private dwellings, this book provides a captivating overview of the 20th-century built environment.

A stylish and fascinating insight into Britain's built heritage and the diverse housing styles of the 20th century.