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Formed from the earth itself, and used as early as 5,000 years ago, brick has stood the test of time as a key element in design and decoration. Sumptuous color photos of buildings traditional and modern, meticulous drawings of a variety of brickwork, and a consideration of brick construction worldwide combine to tell the history of this remarkably resilient and attractive material. On beautiful display are the myriad designs possible with brick (including splendid carvings and rubbings), brickmaking techniques, and brickwork as a major structural component of everything from walls to cathedrals. In addition, a full technical reference covers the construction process, different brick types and bonds, structural information on buttresses, corbelling, cornices, preservation, and more. 9 3/4 X 10 7/8.Editorials
Library Journal
Using a smooth-flowing text and over 115 color photos of brick buildings and brickwork from all over the world, British architect Plumridge and Dutch art historian Meulenkamp provide an excellent introduction to the subject on two levels. They address, first, brick making and the development of brick construction and, second, how certain brick shapes, colors, and uses can add to the design features of a building. Using over 70 drawings, the authors cover basic information on brick manufacturing as well as construction methods using bricks in footings, bonds, caps, and arches. While an interesting addition to any collection, this quarto volume will be of most use to those serving architects, builders, preservationists, and artists.-- W.T. Johnston, formerly with Coastal Plain Regional Lib., Tifton, Ga.Booknews
For architects and others interested in the built environment, covers all aspects of brick, tracing the history of its use, presenting examples of excellent building from all over the world (100 color photos) to demonstrate its capabilities, and detailing the technical principles. From the introduction: "Now that the 1980s have seen concrete seriously discredited as a building material [yes!], brick architecture is being re-evaluated and once more admired for its warmth and human scale." 10x11" Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 17, 2000
Publisher
Cassell Illustrated
Pages
224
Format
Paperback, 2000
ISBN
9781841880396