
- 304 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
A vivid, stylish, and fascinating look at internationally acclaimed architects and their work. Beginning in the 1940s, John A. Russell, dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Manitoba, nurtured a strong tradition of Modernist design with close connections to architectural giants such as Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius. Under Russell's guidance, a generation of young architects, such as James Donahue and David Thordarson, adapted the principles of European Modernism to the prairie geography. Other nationally renowned architects, such as Étienne Gaboury and Gustavo da Roza, also left a lasting Modernist mark on Winnipeg's skyline and private residences.
Edited by Serena Keshavjee and designed by architect Herbert Enns, Winnipeg Modern captures the grace and beauty of the Modernist period and includes critical and historical essays on the aesthetic and social project of Modernist architecture in Winnipeg. Lavishly illustrated with 300 photographs from provincial archives, the private archives of architect Henry Kalen, and contemporary photographer Martin Tessler, this book is a testament to the Modernist principles of structural expression and purity of form.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Permissions
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Half Title page
- Introduction: Modified Modernism
- Winnipeg’s Landscape of Modernity, 1945-1975
- Living Modernism
- The Campus as City Centennial Hall at the University of Winnipeg
- The Meaning of White
- Wide Open Space Manitoba’s Modernist Landscapes
- The Winnipeg Airport Modernism, Culture, and the Romance of Air Travel
- Manitoba Mod The Work of Gustavo da Roza II
- Étienne Gaboury Manitoba Modernist
- Biographies of Manitoba Architects and Designers
- Acknowledgements
- Bibliography
- Contributors
- Key Projects: Part II