100 Houses 100 Years by Twentieth Century Society - 9781849944373

Batsford

100 Houses 100 YearsAuthor(s): Twentieth Century Society\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Batsford, United Kingdom\nImprint: Batsford\nISBN-13: 9781849944373, 978-1849944373\nSynopsis\nA fascinating insight into Britains built heritage and the diverse housing styles of the twentieth and twenty-first century. This book showcases 100 houses one from each year from 1914 that represent the range of architectural styles throughout the years and show how housing has adapted to suit urban life. Each house is accompanied by stunning photography and texts written by leading architectural critics and design historians, including Gavin Stamp, Elain Harwood, Barnabas Calder, Ellis Woodman and Gillian Darley. From specially commissioned architect-designed houses for individuals and for families to housing built for increased workforces, each of the 100 houses brings a different design style or historical story. There are houses built as part of garden cities, semi-detached suburban houses, housi.