{"title":"Davina Jackson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Davina Jackson, an acclaimed author known for her insightful exploration of architecture and its cultural significance. Davina Jackson delves into the heart of design, offering readers a detailed perspective on the evolution of architectural practices, particularly in the context of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will find thought-provoking titles such as \u003cem\u003eAustralian Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e, where Jackson expertly traces the development of architectural styles and their impact on the landscape. Her work not only celebrates architectural innovation but also provides a comprehensive understanding of its connection to social and historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both enthusiasts and students of architecture and culture, Jackson's books are a must-read for anyone interested in the interplay between the built environment and its cultural narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of architectural evolution as chronicled by one of the most respected voices in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australian-architecture-by-davina-jackson-9781760878399","title":"Australian Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom First Nations gunyahs and First Fleet huts to 21st-century eco-pavilions and skyscrapers, Davina Jackson surveys the evolution of architecture in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Jackson explores how early colonial building designers like James Bloodworth, Francis Greenway and John Lee Archer interpreted classical European styles using local stone and timber. She examines how medieval and Renaissance monuments influenced leading architects during the 19th century, until the fresh winds of modernism and demands for a unique Australian style took over in the 20th century, with environmental challenges and technological innovations driving change in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver two and a half centuries, our architects and builders have responded to the fierce Australian sun with verandas, porticos, colonnades, screens and Asian-inspired shade pavilions. Jackson explores these and other distinctive aspects of Australian design, why gold-boom architecture consistently impressed Victorian visitors, and the achievements of modern luminaries like Walter and Marion Griffin, Harry Seidler, Jorn Utzon, John Andrews, Glenn Murcutt and John Wardle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout, \u003ci\u003eAustralian Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e traces our distinctive and internationally acclaimed domestic, commercial and institutional buildings, with overviews of the main design influences and key examples to visit. This is the essential guide for designers, architects, students and anyone interested in the story of Australia's unique and fascinating architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Comprehensive, fascinating and inspiring’\u003c\/em\u003e - Tim Ross, presenter of ABC TV's \u003ci\u003eDesigning a Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Davina Jackson delights with characteristic clarity’\u003c\/em\u003e - Peter Murray OBE, Curator-in-Chief, New London Architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Gleams with insights into the buildings that shape our lives.’\u003c\/em\u003e - Emeritus Professor Grace Karskens, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Colony\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Long overdue’\u003c\/em\u003e - Luigi Rosselli, award-winning architect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘An impressive and exhaustive survey’\u003c\/em\u003e - Karen McCartney, author of \u003ci\u003eIconic Australian Houses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘A must read for every lover of Australian design.’\u003c\/em\u003e - Raj Nandan, Chairman and CEO, Indesign Media Asia\/Pacific\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076124000492,"sku":"9781760878399","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26170933482814.jpg?v=1765191691"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/davina-jackson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}