Description
Peter Cook has been a pivotal figure within the architecture world for over half a century. He first came to international renown in the 1960s as a founder of the radical, experimental group Archigram, winners of the 2002 RIBA Royal Gold Medal. He is also former Director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), London, and Emeritus Professor and former Chair of the Bartlett School of Architecture (University College London). Suffused with Peter窶冱 infectious energy, enthusiasm and charm, this intriguing memoir explores major themes in architecture through the lens of his life and work. Taking the reader on a journey through his colourful and wide-ranging career, it touches on his early years and architectural education, his relationships with key figures within the architecture community and his work teaching and lecturing internationally. It also provides an inside account of his leadership of the Bartlett, for which he is frequently credited as a central figure in rescuing the reputation of a once-ailing, now world-famous, school of architecture. Featuring full-colour images of his most famous drawings, including Archigram窶冱 窶榔lug-in City窶�, and built works, such as the Kunsthaus Graz in Austria and the Vienna Economics and Business University窶冱 Department of Law and Central Administration Buildings, this book is a window into the life of one of architecture窶冱 most celebrated rebels.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. The provincial 2. The experience of London 3. "This窶冤l upset them": The Archigram years 4. Becoming European 5. An evolving London base 6. The school as orchestra 7. Los Angeles 8. To the east, west and beyond 9. Drawing and building Answers to unspoken questions
