Fanlights
“Fanlights” by John Sambrook, published by Chatto & Windus in 1989, explores the architectural significance of fanlights, which are elegant and practical features that illuminate darkened halls. This edition, written in English and spanning 88 pages, delves into the contributions of Georgian craftsmen to the street life of the British Isles and the United States, highlighting the intricate designs and historical context of these architectural elements.
Readers will find a detailed examination of fanlights, from their historical roots in cities like London, Dublin, and Edinburgh to contemporary interpretations, such as the teak front door with a built-in fanlight. The book presents a blend of architectural insight and practical considerations, making it relevant for those interested in architecture, residential buildings, and the intersection of technology and design.
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Elegant, intricate, and inventive – and eminently practical when it comes to letting light into an otherwise darkened hall – the fanlight is one of the great contributions of Georgian craftsmen to the street life of the British Isles (and, indeed, the United States). John Sambrook is himself a fanlight-maker: his book takes us from the glories of London, Dublin, Edinburgh to that modern parody of elegance, the teak front door with built-in fanlight. [4e de couverture].
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