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Archigram
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In Late 1960, In Various Flats In Hampstead, A Loose Group Of People Started To Meet: To Criticize Projects, To Concoct Letters To The Press, To Combine To Make Competition Projects, And Generally Prop One Another Up Against The Boredom Of Working In A London Architectural Office. It Became Obvious That Some Publication Would Help. The Main British Magazines Did Not At That Time Publish Student Work, So That Archigram Was Reacting To This As Well As The General Sterility Of The Scene. The Title Came From A Notion Of A More Urgent And Simple Item Than A Journal, Like A 'Telegram' Or 'Aerogramme,' Hence 'Archi(Tecture)Gram.'...By This Time Peter Cook, David Greene, And Mike Webb, In Making A Broadsheet, Had Started A New Group.Thus Begins Archigram, A Chronicle Of The Work Of A Group Of Young British Architects That Became The Most Influential Architecture Movement Of The 1960S, As Told By The Members Themselves. It Includes Material Published In Early Issues Of Their Journal, As Well As Numerous Texts, Poems, Comics, Photocollages, Drawings, And Fantastical Architecture Projects. Work Presented Includes Instant City, Pod Living, The Features Monte Carlo Entertainment Center, Blowout Village, And The Cushicle Personalized Enclosure. Archigram'S Influence Continues Unabated: Direct Descendants Of The Group'S Work Include Lebbeus Woods, Neil Denari, Takasaki Masaharu, And Morphosis.This Title Is A Facsimile Edition Of A Book Originally Published In 1972, With A New Introduction By Michael Webb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Archigram'? A: 'Archigram' chronicles the work of a group of young British architects who formed in the 1960s, highlighting their influential architectural projects and ideas.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Archigram'? A: The primary author of 'Archigram' is Peter Cook, along with contributions from other members of the Archigram group.
- Q: What type of content can I expect to find in 'Archigram'? A: 'Archigram' includes texts, poems, comics, photocollages, drawings, and details about innovative architecture projects like the Instant City and pod living.
- Q: When was 'Archigram' originally published? A: 'Archigram' was originally published in 1972, with this edition released in November 1999.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Archigram'? A: 'Archigram' is available in a paperback format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Archigram'? A: 'Archigram' contains a total of 144 pages.
- Q: What is the significance of the Archigram group in architecture? A: The Archigram group is known for its radical ideas and projects that challenged traditional architecture, making a lasting impact on the field.
- Q: Is there a new introduction in the 1999 edition of 'Archigram'? A: Yes, the 1999 edition of 'Archigram' features a new introduction by Michael Webb.
- Q: What architectural movements are influenced by Archigram? A: Direct descendants of Archigram's work include architects like Lebbeus Woods, Neil Denari, and Morphosis.
- Q: Is 'Archigram' suitable for students of architecture? A: Yes, 'Archigram' is a valuable resource for architecture students, providing insights into innovative ideas and the history of contemporary architecture.