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A superb analysis of architecture - By: , 27 Mar 2000
This book will enlighten you & make you look at buildings afresh. Writtenin the early 1960's when Robert Venturi had little work, & therefore spare time, it followed on from his thesis studies & ideas gathered while a Rome scholar. If you are considering a serious study of architecture this is a must read. It contains his thoughts on some of his early work, including his mother's house & the beach house, unfortunately never built. Venturi & his wife & partner, Denise Scott-Brown designed the Sainsbury wing of the National Galleryin Trafalgar Square - the one design of many that accepted that this was an extension to the National Gallery - rather than letting the tail wag the dog (see Richard Rogers design.)