The Architecture of John Simpson

The Timeless Language of Classicism

By: David Watkin

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Hardcover | 1 November 2016

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John Simpson, a British architect of international stature, is a prominent figure among the great classicists at work today. The Architecture of John Simpson follows in Rizzoli's long tradition of publishing classical architecture and is the first book on the firm.

This book focuses on residential, commercial, institutional architecture and interior design by eminent London based classical architect John Simpson. Highlights from the book include the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, and other work for the British royal family, the new school of architecture building at Notre Dame in South Bend, indiana, and the magnificent country house Buckhurst Park in Windsor, England.

About the Author

David Watkin is professor of the history of architecture at the University of Cambridge.

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"Just like a black dress, classical architecture will never go out of style. For proof, flip through the pages of the new bookThe Architecture of John Simpson: The Timeless Language of Classicism . . .The London-based talent has made an effort not to box himself into a design corner he's behind the Queen's Gallery inBuckingham Palace, but is also responsible for an American Beaux Arts style mansion inNew York City." ArchitecturalDigest.com"

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