Competing Modernisms : Toronto’s New City Hall and Square, Paperback

by Kapelos, George Thomas; Armstrong, Christopher (INT)

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Competing Modernisms : Toronto’s New City Hall and Square, Paperback by Kapelos, George Thomas; Armstrong, Christopher (INT), ISBN 0929112687, ISBN-13 9780929112688, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US The 1958 international competition for Toronto's new city hall was the catalyst for what would become one of the most iconic modernist buildings of its day, igniting a new era in Canadian architecture. While the outcome of the competition is well known - Finnish-born architect Viljo Revell's complex opened to public acclaim in 1965 - what is lesser known to specialists and to the general public is the amazing variety of projects that were submitted from around the world. Weaving a tale that is equal parts civic, cultural, and architectural history, architect George Kapelos and historian Christopher Armstrong bring their insights to bear on a chapter of modern architecture whose impact went far beyond Toronto and Canada. Accompanied by a selection of 50 official entries each illustrated with original drawings and models, as well as a complete listing of the more than 500 participating architects and architectural firms.

• ISBN: 9780929112688
• Condition: Fine

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