Ernö Goldfinger: The Life of An Architect by Warburton, Nigel - 2003

Routledge Chapman & Hall, Auflage: annotated edition. Auflage: annotated edition. Hardcover. 1,7 x 15,9 x 23,6 cm. A century after his birth Erno Goldfinger's buildings are achieving heritage status. This biography of the British modernist architect of the 20th century details the story of a man and his struggle to build in a modern style in Britain in the face of contemporary opposition This is the first biography of Ern/ Goldfinger (1902-1987), the leading modernist architect in Britain in the twentieth century. It is the fascinating story of a man and his struggle to build in a modern style in Britain in the face of contemporary opposition. Today, opposition to his buildings, particularly Trellick Tower, is turning to admiration. 2 Willow Road, his own house, was recently acquired by the National Trust - its first modern property. A century after his birth his buildings are achieving heritage status. This book tells the story of Goldfinger's life in architecture which raises profound questions… Read More