The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture - by Philip Goad & Julie Willis (Hardcover)

Number of Pages: 796
Genre: Architecture
Sub-Genre: Reference
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Age Range: Adult
Author: Philip Goad & Julie Willis
Language: English

About the Book

With over 1000 entries from 200 contributors, The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture provides an unparalleled compendium of architectural knowledge.

Book Synopsis

Behind the iconic images of Australian homesteads, beach houses and the billowing sails of the Sydney Opera House lies a rich and enthralling history of how Australians have responded to natural and urban environments, and in turn shaped Australian culture and society. The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture is the first major work of reference to be published on Australian architecture. This magnificent book documents and analyses Australian architecture and architects from indigenous beginnings to colonial, modern and contemporary eras. With over 1000 entries from 200 contributors, and 500 photographs and drawings, The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture provides an unparalleled compendium of architectural knowledge. It is essential reading for all who care about the built environment.

Review Quotes

This book offers the most complete overview we have ever had of architecture in Australia. It represents a fundamental contribution to the documentation of our built heritage, which itself defines a key aspect of the social history of the nation. The editors and contributors are to be commended for achieving this herculean publishing milestone.
-Australian Book Review