<p>This book traces developments in church building through the momentous changes in architecture and theology of the twentieth century. It illustrates the broad spectrum of modern ecclesiastical architecture which has emerged as the synthesis of the pluralism of the turn of the century and the purity and clarity of the Modern Movement. There is a brief analysis of work from the background of historicism through to the Arts and Crafts, the Secession and the emergent philosophy of Functionalism leading to the foundations of the modern church building. This is followed by a fully illustrated account by Iona Spens of some of the most interesting church builders of our time.<br><br> EDWIN HEATHCOTE and IONA SPENS, both from London, UK Featuring international examples and many beautiful colour illustrations, Church Builders of the Twentieth Century embraces Christian church architecture and related decorative work from the late 19th century to the present, including period revivals, the 'Arts and Crafts' interlude, the schools of Scandinavia, Germany and West Coast America, and the Modern Movement. The book also examines the potential future for this type of building, particularly as religion in society has undergone a radical change in this century.</p>

Church Builders: Of the Twentieth Century

Heathcote, Edwin

Spens, Iona

Religion & Spirituality

Academy Press

Panos Koulermos was born in Cyprus and received his architectural training in London and Milan. In 1965 he worked in partnership with Nikos Kalogeras and Spiros Amourgis in Athens. He is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece, the RIBA in Great Britain and the AIA in the United States. Since 1973 he has been Professor of Architecture at the University of Southern California. This text portrays the achievement of Professor Koulermos and investigates his work which tends towards a formal expression which is regular and geometric, rooted in the classical Mediterranean tradition and its connections with nature. It also shows the fusion of forms "that evoke the memory of Greco-Venetian culture", attempting to fuse "Hellenic and Venetian cultural imagery". Koulermos's work bridges two cultures: the empirical tradition of Anglo-Saxon Brutalism on the one hand and Italian Rationalism on the other. The more whimsical aspects of his architecture are also explored, as well as his frequent involvement and use of nature.

Panos Koulermos (Architectural Monographs No 35)

Arts & Photography

Architecture

wiley

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