Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (688 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0864925042 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
By the late twentieth century, the province began to witness surprising interpretations of Postmodernist, Neo-traditionalist, Contemporary, and Green architecture, marking a renewed enthusiasm for celebrating form. Archaeology, the transmission of craft through the centuries, and historical records tell stories about the lost dwellings of the First Nations and the destroyed farms and forts of the early Acadians. From the Inside Flap New Brunswick from the humblest dwelling to the grandest public edifice. . With superb building skills, easy access to the world de Moncton buildings, the Hugh John Flemming Bridge in H
"A superbly written and presented account" according to Midwest Book Review. It is the architecture of a city that makes it distinctively recognizable. "Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History" by John Leroux (a professional architect and a native of New Brunswick) is a richly enhanced and visual history embellished with photographs, drawings, architectural renderings and engravings that portray the history of the buildings and other structures that give the Canadian city of New Brunswick its particular shape, style, and appearance to day. Leroux draws upon his interviews with many of the original
Beginning with the homes of the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet, we move forward through the past: Acadian and Loyalist settlement, colonial and post-colonial periods, both post-World War eras, and on into the 21st century. Examining domestic buildings, public architecture, commercial structures, bridges, and industrial sites, this beautifully designed book documents the history of the province’s architecture and the many influences contributing to its visual landscape. A wealth of photographs, engravings, and architectural renderings complement the text. Building New Brunswick takes us on a journey through time and place to discover this province’s architectural legacy. Building New Brunswick will be published to coincide with a major exhibition on New Brunswick architecture, also curated by John Leroux, scheduled to open at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton in June 2008.
. An award-winning expert in historic building evaluation and restoration, he has also taught and lectured on architecture, art history, and design. An award-winning expert in historic building evaluation and restoration, he has also taught and lectured on architecture, art history, and design. He is the author of Music of the Eye: A