Building Ideas MJP Architects

Building Ideas MJP Architects by MJP Architects is a comprehensive monograph published by Right Angle Publishing in 2010. This edition, comprising 253 pages, presents an in-depth exploration of the architectural practice led by Sir Richard MacCormac, recognized for his innovative contributions to contemporary architecture in Britain. The book showcases a selection of notable projects, including the new buildings for Worcester College Oxford and the BBC headquarters in London, organized thematically and illustrated with drawings and photographs.
Readers will find a detailed examination of MacCormac Jamieson Prichard’s celebrated works, accompanied by essays from critics such as Peter Davey and Robert Harbison, as well as commentaries by Richard MacCormac himself. These writings provide a broader intellectual context for the projects featured, making the book a valuable resource for those interested in architecture. The thematic presentation allows for a deeper understanding of the design philosophy and architectural significance behind each project, reflecting the practice’s impact on the field.
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This is the first monograph on one of the most distinguished architectural practices in Britain. Sir Richard MacCormac is recognised internationally as one of the most thoughtful and original architects of today. His practice, MacCormac Jamieson Prichard, has been responsible for some of the most celebrated UK projects of recent years, ranging from new buildings for Worcester College Oxford to the Cable & Wireless headquarters in Warwickshire and from the Ruskin library in Lancaster to the new BBC headquarters in central London. These projects are presented thematically in the book and documented with drawings and photos. Essays by critics Peter Davey, Robert Harbison and Richard Sennett and commentaries by Richard MacCormac set the work in its wider intellectual context.
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