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Fentress, C. W.

Touchstones of design redefining public architecture / [Book] : Redefining public architecture. [Re]defining public architecture. Curtis Fentress. - Mulgrave, Vic., Australia : Images Publishing, c2010. - 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 16 cm.

Includes index. Includes artist chronology.

The touchstone of design: Discover the natural order -- Use context to create identity -- Let culture guide design -- Celebrate the entry -- Listen closely -- Stay focused -- Restrain the ego -- Design for people.

Award-winning architect Curtis Fentress lays out his approach to public architecture by outlining eight touchstones based on beauty, logic, and humanism, in a work showcasing thirty years of ground-breaking design.

ISBN: 9781864703825 (hbk. standard format edition) 1864703822 (hbk) 9781864704013 (hbk. small format edition) 1864704012 (hbk.)

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB093772 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015619790 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Fentress, C. W.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Fentress Bradburn Architects Ltd.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public architecture.
Public architecture--Philosophy.
Architectural design--Philosophy.
Architects--United States--20th century.
Airport buildings.
Airport terminals.

Subjects--Index Terms: Fentress Architects.

Dewey Class. No.: 720.103