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Architecture of Yorke Rosenberg Mardall 1944-1972

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First edition, published by Lund Humphries/Crane Russak, 1972 with signed letter YSM were the architects of modern Britain and the English associate architects for Eero Saarinen's building in London, the American Embassy in Mayfair. The architectural firm, established in 1944 by F. R. S. Yorke; a British writer and architect who worked for Marcel Breuer, Eugene Rosenberg; a Slovakian-born architect who had previously worked with Le Corbusier, and brought the influence of the International style to the firm, and Finnish architect Cyril Mardall. The several public, housing, Industrial and commercial buildings designed by the firm set the standard for modernist architecture in Britain, leaving us with masterpieces such as St. Thomas Hospital, the Boots head office, Gatwick Airport and the University of Warwick. Introduction by Reyner Banham. The book is accompanied by a signed letter from Eugene Rosenberg regarding the creation of the book.
  • Creator:
    Cyril Mardall (Designer),F. R. S. Yorke (Designer),Eugene Rosenberg (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1972
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Near fine.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU210236323473
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