Ornament is Crime: Modernist Architecture

He graduated from the University of Bristol with a BA in Art History. He comes from a family of architects, and is the grandson of the celebrated Modern Movement architect Sir Frederick Gibberd. Previously, Albert was the Design Editor at Wallpaper* under founding editor Tyler Brule, and has written for The Guardian, The Times and The Independent. He has also contributed to a number of books, and has commentated on architecture and property on both TV and radio.. Al

Endless Black and White Photographs B. Olson A book of endless black and white photographs all exterior shots with very limited text. If you like to browse a book of residential architecture then this is a book for you. The authors have complied every house you have thought about, and many obscure ones as well. However, if you're hoping for a more detailed account of WHY . showing p

"Ornament is Crime journeys between the decades to liberate Modernism from its traditional definitions and proposes its continuing presence in the in the work of 21st century architects With elegant spreads and striking examples An intriguing manifesto The use of quotes from cultural figures as diverse as Leonard Cohen and Kazimir Malevich here reframes Modernism as a timeless dialogue."—Aesthetica"A gorgeous collection of black-and-white photographs of homes by modern masters and contemporary architects."—Curbed"Beautifully illustrated throughout, this thought-provoking compendium invites you to discover modernism's journey from the 1920s to the present day Inspiring Ornament is Crime is also interspersed with classic song lyrics, literary excerpts and insightful quotes adding depth and context to the featured images."—CreativeBoom"Demonstrates how the tenets of modernism remain relevant today A book for fans of

This book is a visual manifesto and a celebration of the most important architectural movement in modern history.. An unprecedented homage to modernist architecture from the 1920s up to the present dayOrnament Is Crime is a celebration and a thought-provoking reappraisal of modernist architecture. The book proposes that modernism need no longer be confined by traditional definitions, and can be seen in both the iconic works of the modernist canon by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Walter Gropius, as well as in the work of some of the best contemporary architects of the twenty-first century