Architectural Monographs 3: James Gowan (ed. David Dunster; Academy Editions 1978) presents works and projects by the Scottish-born architect especially famous for his interpretations of postmodernism.
The work of James Gowan has always been respected in England as serious, intelligent and careful. those who have been privileged to have been taught by him or to have worked for him form the basis of a growing following. Yet Gowan does not have widespread fame. His ideas are difficult to imitate; perhaps, for the English, too difficult. The combination of rigorous technique and poetic insight which are his trademarks means that his work has to be thought about; it cannot be simply consumed as this year’s flavour of architectural style.
– David Dunster (ed.), Architectural Monographs 3: James Gowan (Academy Editions, 1978), excerpt from the Foreword, p.7
The text is in English. The publication is profusely illustrated with photographs and architectural drawings.
Our copy in stock is in nice condition. The pages are clean, no markings except for the previous owner’s business sticker the first flyleaf. The glueing of the binding is fine. The covers show signs of fading and some traces of shelf wear and use.
