Dungeness: Coastal Architecture by Dominic Bradbury Hardcover Book

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The Kent coastal strip of Dungeness is a unique environment. It has enticed many architects, artists, photographers and creative thinkers, including renowned artist and film-maker Derek Jarman. Design writer Dominic Bradbury is your guide to this border landscape with 16 stunning case studies of homes, both non-domestic buildings and new builds.

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The Kent coastal strip of Dungeness is a unique environment. Harshly vulnerable to the elements yet protected from inland development, it has enticed many architects, artists, photographers and creative thinkers, including of course renowned artist and film-maker Derek Jarman.Its exposed position makes it an extreme place – a viewing station for the shifting sea, the passing clouds and the changing seasons. Design writer Dominic Bradbury is your guide to this border landscape both natural and manmade, from shingle beaches to black houses.Dungeness is a crucible for exciting architecture; the local vernacular includes fishermen's cottages, lighthouses and ex-industrial structures. This mix has attracted leading architects including Rodic Davidson, Fiona Naylor and Brian Johnson, Simon Conder, Guy Holloway and others to complete projects in the area. The book includes sixteen stunning case studies of homes both converted from non-domestic buildings and exciting new builds.

Author Biography

Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and lecturer specialising in architecture and design. He has written for Wallpaper, World of Interiors, Elle Decoration, Vogue Living, The Telegraph and the Financial Times. His books include The Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses, Mid-Century Modern Complete, New Brazilian House, The Iconic House, The Iconic Interior, Mountain Modern and Waterside Modern. He lives in Norfolk.Rachael Smith is one of the leading architectural and interiors photographers in the UK. Her work has featured in World of Interiors magazine for many years and she also contributes to a wide variety of other leading publications, including The Telegraph, The Times, House & Garden and Homes & Gardens. She lives in London.

Review

"A relaxing escapist treat." – Catherine Croft, 20th Century Society"The architectural variety showcased nods to the way the Kent coastal strip has long attracted architects, photographers and creative thinkers." – The i Paper

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The Kent coastal strip of Dungeness is a unique environment. Harshly vulnerable to the elements yet protected from inland development, it has enticed many architects, artists, photographers and creative thinkers, including of course renowned artist and film-maker Derek Jarman. Its exposed position makes it an extreme place - a viewing station for the shifting sea, the passing clouds and the changing seasons. Design writer Dominic Bradbury is your guide to this border landscape both natural and manmade, from shingle beaches to black houses. Dungeness is a crucible for exciting architecture; the local vernacular includes fishermen's cottages, lighthouses and ex-industrial structures. This mix has attracted leading architects including Rodic Davidson, Fiona Naylor and Brian Johnson, Simon Conder, Guy Holloway and others to complete projects in the area. The book includes sixteen stunning case studies of homes both converted from non-domestic buildings and exciting new builds.

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"A relaxing escapist treat." - Catherine Croft, 20th Century Society "The architectural variety showcased nods to the way the Kent coastal strip has long attracted architects, photographers and creative thinkers." - The i Paper

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(130 colour photographs) * There's nowhere quite like Dungeness: unique wildlife and a Site of Special Scientific Interest exist alongside a nuclear power station and industrial heritage remade into sensitive eco-friendly architecture. This book will take you there. * Includes a feature on Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage and its iconic shingle garden, which remains a place of pilgrimage and admiration. * New photography by Rachael Smith places the buildings in their context and showcases the endless sea- and skyspaces of the area. Competition: Mid-Century Britain;Escapology;Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses;Atlas of Brutalist Architecture;The Iconic House;The Modern House;A Modern Way to Live;Modern Nature;Eames;1000 Design Classics. Elain Harwood;Colin McAllister;Dominic Bradbury;Jonathan Bell;Matt Gibberd;Derek Jarman;Gloria Koeing

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The Kent coastal strip of Dungeness is a unique environment. Harshly vulnerable to the elements yet protected from inland development, it has enticed many architects, artists, photographers and creative thinkers, including of course renowned artist and film-maker Derek Jarman. Its exposed position makes it an extreme place - a viewing station for the shifting sea, the passing clouds and the changing seasons. Design writer Dominic Bradbury is your guide to this border landscape both natural and manmade, from shingle beaches to black houses. Dungeness is a crucible for exciting architecture; the local vernacular includes fishermen's cottages, lighthouses and ex-industrial structures. This mix has attracted leading architects including Rodic Davidson, Fiona Naylor and Brian Johnson, Simon Conder, Guy Holloway and others to complete projects in the area. The book includes sixteen stunning case studies of homes both converted from non-domestic buildings and exciting new builds. Gold title * There's nowhere quite like Dungeness: unique wildlife and a Site of Special Scientific Interest exist alongside a nuclear power station and industrial heritage remade into sensitive eco-friendly architecture. This book will take you there. * Includes a feature on Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage and its iconic shingle garden, which remains a place of pilgrimage and admiration. * New photography by Rachael Smith places the buildings in their context and showcases the endless sea- and skyspaces of the area. Competition: Mid-Century Britain;Escapology;Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses;Atlas of Brutalist Architecture;The Iconic House;The Modern House;A Modern Way to Live;Modern Nature;Eames;1000 Design Classics. Elain Harwood;Colin McAllister;Dominic Bradbury;Jonathan Bell;Matt Gibberd;Derek Jarman;Gloria Koeing

Details ISBN1911663739 Year 2022 ISBN-10 1911663739 ISBN-13 9781911663737 Format Hardcover Pages 208 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Rachael Smith Publication Date 2022-05-05 UK Release Date 2022-05-05 Illustrations 130 colour photographs Subtitle Coastal Architecture Edited by Eric H. Bernicker Birth 1974 Death 1817 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications MD Imprint Pavilion Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780008601669 DEWEY 720.94223 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-04-07 NZ Release Date 2022-04-07 We've got this

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