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Synergetics on the Web Synergetics on the Web- An introduction to some of Fuller's innovations: synergetics, geodesic domes, fuller projection maps, with illustrations. Chris Fearnley's List of Buckminster Fuller References Chris Fearnley's List of Buckminster Fuller References- A collection of links relating to the work of R. Buckminster Fuller. R. Buckminster Fuller FAQ R. Buckminster Fuller FAQ- Answers to frequently asked questions on Fuller, compiled by Christopher J. Fearnley from the discussions on the Bitnet mailing list Geodesic and its Us… Josef Frank Josef Frank- Scandinavian Design describes the style of the Swedish designer. Includes a photograph of Frank. Ferrey, Benjamin (1810-1880) Ferrey, Benjamin (1810-1880)- Brief notes on the architect Benjamin Ferrey from Bob Speel. Hassan Fathy (1899-1989) Hassan Fathy (1899-1989)- Biography and bibliography from Great Buildings Online of the Egyptian architect who used ancient design methods and materials, with information on his v… George Grant Elmslie George Grant Elmslie- Biography and photograph of the Scottish-born Prairie Style architect from a site associated with "The Airplane House", Woods Hole, Mass. The Work of Charles and Ray Eames The Work of Charles and Ray Eames- Library of Congress exhibition on the legacy of these architects and furniture designers. Includes biography and many images. Eames Office Eames Office- Dedicated to communicating, preserving and extending the work of Charles and Ray Eames. Johannes Duiker Johannes Duiker- Dutch architect of the Modern Movement: brief biography and pictorial survey of his works by Rein Saariste, part of the AGRAM database. The Architecture of Country Houses The Architecture of Country Houses- Online text of the book by A. J. Downing with 320 illustrations, which was published in 1859. From Making of America. A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening- Online text of the book by A.J. Downing, published in 1859, from Making of America Books. Andrew Jackson Downing Andrew Jackson Downing- An illustrated biography by Christopher Glynn Parker of one of the most important pre-Civil War designers and writers in America. Victor Djorbenadze (1920-99) Victor Djorbenadze (1920-99)- Rolf Gross provides insights into this architect from the Republic of Georgia. Photo essay on his "Wedding Cathedral" in Tbilisi. A visit with Victor… Forbes: Sleeper House Forbes: Sleeper House- Woody Allen used the Sculptured House designed by Charles Deaton to represent the future in his 1973 film Sleeper. Isabella Geist reports that the house is … Cubitt, Thomas (1788-1855) Cubitt, Thomas (1788-1855)- Brief notes on the architect Thomas Cubitt from Bob Speel. Info Brasília Info Brasília- History, images and facts about the capital of Brazil. Includes a brief biography of Lucio Costa and his pilot plan for the city, presented in 1957. Comper, John Ninian (1864-1960) Comper, John Ninian (1864-1960)- A brief biography of the arts and crafts architect, with examples of his work St John the Baptist Church, Lound, Suffolk. Thomas Edward Collcutt (1840-1924) Thomas Edward Collcutt (1840-1924)- Brief notes on the Victorian architect who designed the Imperial Institute in London, from Bob Speel. Mauro Codussi (c.1440-1504) Mauro Codussi (c.1440-1504)- Biographical sketch of the innovative Venetian Renaissance architect by C.I.Gable. Photographs and description of Cornaro della Regina Chapel at the c… Cockerell, Charles Robert (1788-1863) Cockerell, Charles Robert (1788-1863)- Brief notes on the Victorian architect Charles Cockerell from Bob Speel. Churriguera, José Benito (b. 1665, Madrid, d. 1725, Madrid) Churriguera, José Benito (b. 1665, Madrid, d. 1725, Madrid)- Biography in the Web Gallery of Art of the head of a family of architects working in the Spanish late-Baroque style, m… Chambers, William (1723-1796) Chambers, William (1723-1796)- Brief notes on the architect William Chambers from Bob Speel. Charles Cameron Architect Charles Cameron Architect- Illustrated online monograph by Georges Lukomski on the Scottish Neoclassical architect who worked at Pavlovsk and Tsarskoe Selo for Catherine the Great. Callicrates (5th Century BC) Callicrates (5th Century BC)- Brief details on the architect of the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike in Athens, with photographs of both and plan and downloadable 3D model of t… Barry Byrne (1883-1967) Barry Byrne (1883-1967)- American architect who merged the American Prairie Style and Expressionism. Biography and details of his religious commissions from TurnersCross.Com. William Butterfield William Butterfield- Photograph and brief biography of this Gothic Revival architect from Spartacus Educational. William Butterfield (1814-1900) William Butterfield (1814-1900)- Brief notes on the Gothic Revival architect William Butterfield from Bob Speel. William Butterfield (1814-1900) William Butterfield (1814-1900)- Brief biography of this Victorian exponent of the Gothic revival in Great Buildings Online. Burton, Decimus (1800-81) Burton, Decimus (1800-81)- Brief notes on the London-based architect Decimus Burton, from Bob Speel. Chiswick House Friends Chiswick House Friends- A charitable trust assisting in the conservation and support of Chiswick House. Includes an illustrated history of this villa designed by Richard Boyle, Th… Richard, 3rd Earl of Burlington (1694-1753) Richard, 3rd Earl of Burlington (1694-1753)- Brief biography of a leader of the English Palladian revival, whose delightful legacy is Chiswick House. Part of Great Buildings Onlin… William Burges (1827-1881) William Burges (1827-1881)- An overview from the Victorian Web of the English architect who worked in the medieval style. St. Fin Barre's (Anglican) Cathedral, Cork St. Fin Barre's (Anglican) Cathedral, Cork- The official site includes an illustrated history of this cathedral designed in 1862 by William Burges, including a portrait and biogra… Craigends House: Home of the Cuninghame Family Craigends House: Home of the Cuninghame Family- Jim Campbell describes the mansion designed by David Bryce in 1857. Includes history, photographs, biography of Bryce and chronolog… Glenapp Castle, Ballantrae, Ayrshire Glenapp Castle, Ballantrae, Ayrshire- House built in 1870 by the architect David Bryce for James Hunter, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire, and now an hotel. Includes some hi… Brunelleschi's Monograph Brunelleschi's Monograph- Illustrated, detailed description of the influences on Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) and his impact on Florence, from Your Way t… Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377-1446) Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377-1446)- Biography and images of some of his most famous works, from the Web Gallery of Art. Filippo Brunelleschi: Sculptor and Architect: Florence 1377-1446 Filippo Brunelleschi: Sculptor and Architect: Florence 1377-1446- Gloria Chiarini provides a biography, together with illustrated descriptions of the Renaissance architect's famou… Filippo Brunelleschi: Sculptor and Architect of Florence Filippo Brunelleschi: Sculptor and Architect of Florence- Biography from Giorgio Vasari, "Lives of the Artists" (1568), together with a gallery of photographs of his major works. The Life of Brunelleschi The Life of Brunelleschi- Pictures of the works of Filippo Brunelleschi and accompanying text from Vasari's 'Lives of the Artists' (1568). Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446)- Brief biography and bibliography of the first Italian Renaissance architect in Great Buildings Online, with samples of his work. Structurae: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Structurae: Isambard Kingdom Brunel- Biography, links, literature and list of works. Isambard Kingdom Brunel Isambard Kingdom Brunel- Biography with links to his major works. From Brunel University. Bristol University: Brunel Collection Bristol University: Brunel Collection- A description of what is the finest collection of original Brunel source material. Brunel 200 Brunel 200- Details the programme of events and exhibitions to celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of his birth. Also provides information about Brunel, his projects, his cont… Wikipedia: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Wikipedia: Isambard Kingdom Brunel- Biography, works, related links and references. BBC History: Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859) BBC History: Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859)- A biography with photograph of this British engineer and architect, linked to a longer article on Brunel by Prof. Ross Peters, … The Mechanics Institution in Swindon The Mechanics Institution in Swindon- Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and built by the railway workers, it has now been derelict for two decades. This site has a proposal to … Brunel, Isambard Kingdom (1806-59) Brunel, Isambard Kingdom (1806-59)- Brief biography of the Victorian architect and engineer notable for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol and the Great Western Railway. Part …