Publisher's Synopsis
A lasting record of the creativity and the legacy of a remarkable pair of architects, "Beyond Architecture" presents a holistic view of the lives and work of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney. Encompassing the disciplines of town planning, landscape architecture, and interior design, as well as building design, the Griffins' work spanned thirty years and three continents. These essays by American and Australian scholars address the Griffins' architectural oeuvre - more than 350 built and unbuilt projects - as well as the philosophical, aesthetic, and ideological convictions that shaped their vision. The Griffins' contribution to architecture, particularly in America, has always been somewhat eclipsed by the reputation of Frank Lloyd Wright, for whom they both worked in Chicago. This book, which doubles as an exhibition catalog, presents new areas of research and fresh interpretation, and includes many images published here for the first time. "Beyond Architecture" also consolidates the status of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney as two of the twentieth century's most important American architects.
