Glenn Murcutt Buildings + Projects 1962–2003, by Françoise Fromonot (Thames & Hudson 2003), spans Murcutt’s entire career, from the early modernist houses to his most recent commissions in the 21st century.
This major monograph, the most complete and up-to-date volume available on the architect, spans Murcutt’s entire career, from the early modernist houses to his most recent commissions in the 21st century. Françoise Fromonot begins by examining Murcutt’s early training and architectural influences, and goes on to identify recurring themes in his work and to analyse how his buildings attempt to ‘marry modern architecture to the place, the territory, the landcape, to arrive at an ecological functionalism. The heart of the book focuses on the buildings themselves, an eclectic selection ranging from his courtyard houses in Sydney to free-standing residences set in Australia’s barren and isolated landscapes. Full-colour photography, much of it supplied from the architect’s own private collection, testifies to the aesthetic appeal of the buildings, while Murcutt’s line drawings and plans lend further insight into his work.
At a time when climatic considerations and the lessons of the vernacular play an increasing role in architecture around the world, this definitive monograph reveals an architect whose work is the perfect expression of those ideals
– Françoise Fromonot, Glenn Murcutt Buildings + Projects 1962–2003 (Thames & Hudson, 2003), excerpt from the book description
The text is in English. The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs and architectural drawings.
Our copy is in very good condition. The pages are clean; no markings except for Glenn Murcutt’s dedication to the book’s previous owner on the first flyleaf. The binding is fine. The dust jacket shows some small signs of edge wear, shelf wear, and use.
