Architect's Year Book 6
Edited by Trevor Dannatt
Published by Elek Books Ltd: London 1955 First Edition
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Architect's Year Book 6, edited by Trevor Dannatt and published by Elek Books Ltd in London in 1955, is a notable post-war volume in the respected Architect's Year Book series, which documented and discussed contemporary developments in architecture and design. This sixth edition captures the spirit of architectural renewal and experimentation characteristic of the mid-1950s, presenting essays, project studies, and critical commentary by leading architects and theorists of the period. Topics range from advances in construction and materials to the social responsibilities of modern architecture, reflecting the growing influence of the Modern Movement and the search for new forms suited to post-war reconstruction.
Lavishly illustrated with architectural drawings, plans, and photographs, the volume serves as both a visual and intellectual record of its time. Dannatt's editorial direction ensures a balance between technical innovation and aesthetic reflection, highlighting projects that integrate modernist ideals with functionality and human scale.
As an authentic first edition, Architect's Year Book 6 represents a key reference for understanding the evolution of British and European architecture in the decade following World War II. It would appeal to architectural historians, students of design, and collectors of mid-century architectural publications.
General wear to cover and spine with some cosmetic damage to back cover as shown. Pages typically clean and bright. A decent copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
