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EP 82 Building the new Jerusalem - architecture, housing and politics 1900-1930
Publication Year
2008
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Explores the new architecture of housing in the early 20th century, focusing on its effects as an international phenomenon. Investigates the central figure, Raymond Unwin, who was the principal designer of Letchworth Garden City and Hampstead Garden Suburb and who, after the First World War, became chief architect at the Ministry of Health and chairman of the Building Research Station.
Author
Swenarton, M.
ISBN
9781848060241
Publisher Information
BRE
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