Over the past 2000 years, London has developed from a small town, fitting snugly within its walls, into one of the world's largest and most dynamic cities. "London: A History in Maps" illustrates and helps to explain the transformation using over 400 examples of maps. Side-by-side with the great, semi-official, but sanitized images of the whole city, there are the more utilitarian maps and plans of the parts actual and envisaged which perhaps present more than topographical records. They all have something unique to say about the time when they were created. Peter Barber's book reveals the...
Over the past 2000 years, London has developed from a small town, fitting snugly within its walls, into one of the world's largest and most dynamic ci...
A published edition of the lecture delivered by Peter Barber on the occasion of being awarded the Soane Medal in November 2022. As one of Britain's most acclaimed architects and founder of Peter Barber Architects, Peter's practice focuses on social housing and urban planning. He has been widely celebrated for his inventive approach to design, delivering innovative housing which is both high-quality and affordable. Barber has also developed a number of speculative projects which respond to issues including the housing crisis, the climate emergency, and the revitalisation of...
A published edition of the lecture delivered by Peter Barber on the occasion of being awarded the Soane Medal in November 2022. As one of Brita...
