First comprehensive monograph about the tropical architecture of Godwin and Hopwood in Nigeria
After studying at the Architectural Association in London, John Godwin and Gillian Hopwood moved to Nigeria, where they significantly shaped the country's architectural landscape for more than sixty years.
When Nigeria became independent in 1960 following British dominance since the 19th century, the couple worked to create architecture that was site-specific, modern, and adapted to the climate relevant to reinforce Nigeria's aspirational political and economic policies.
In this richly illustrated monograph, organised by typology, Ben Tosland examines Godwin and Hopwood's form of tropical modernism and illuminates its contemporary meanings, concluding with its relevance in times of climate crisis.
Pages: 304
Language: English
18.5 × 28 cm
200 illustrations, 200 col. ill.
„eine sehr gut gemachte, detaillierte Monographie über das Architektenpaar John Godwin und Gillian Hopwood“ (Benedikt Kraft in DBZ Deutsche BauZeitschrift)
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“The monograph provides a precise section trough the work of the practice founded in 1955 and active throughout the following decades. Set according to the typologies of selected works, the structure of the book establishes a valuable source of reference with an emphasis on the climate performability of buildings.” (Mojca Smode Cvitanović in Prostor)