"Some Architectural Problems of To-Day" by Sir C. H. Reilly is a critical look at the architecture of the early 1900s. It explores the need for buildings to be beautifully designed and serve a purpose for societies that value aesthetics; the publication criticizes many buildings of the time, including government buildings and homes, for failing to meet these standards. The book starts by comparing the appearance of a city's buildings to a person's clothing, suggesting that they reveal the city's character. Reilly argues that people should care more about their surroundings and that buildings should not only be useful but also beautiful. The author encourages a thoughtful approach to design, urging for a world that architects accept the responsibilities of their work and societal impact.
Some architectural problems of to-day
By C. H. (Charles Herbert) Reilly
Explore how buildings reflect society's values and the importance of beauty in urban design during the early 20th century.
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About the AuthorSir Charles Herbert Reilly was an English architect and teacher. After training in two architectural practices in London he took up a part-time lectureship at the University of London in 1900, and from 1904 to 1933 he headed the University of Liverpool School of Architecture, which became world-famous under his leadership. He was largely responsible for establishing university training of architects as an alternative to the old system of apprenticeship.
Sir Charles Herbert Reilly was an English architect and teacher. After training in two architectural practices in London he took up a part-time lectureship at the University of London in 1900, and from 1904 to 1933 he headed the University of Liverpool School of Architecture, which became world-famous under his leadership. He was largely responsible for establishing university training of architects as an alternative to the old system of apprenticeship.
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