Moderne and ‘Modernistic’

Synopsis: If 1930s’ British architecture boasted relative few real International Style buildings, ‘moderne’ or ‘modernistic’ buildings were to be found in high streets, seaside resorts, and strung along arterial roads all over the country. This film considers some of the ingredients of the ‘moderne’ idiom, with examples drawn mainly from commercial architecture - including Wallis Gilbert & Partners Firestone and Hoover factores - and seaside architecture - Joseph Emberton’s Blackpool Pleasure Beach buildings and Oliver Hill’s housing at Frinton-on-Sea.
Series: History of Architecture and Design 1890-1939, Course A305
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. b&w. 24 min.
Year of production: 1975
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £85.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Architecture; Design
Keywords: architectural design; buildings; factories; housing

Cast

Geoffrey Baker

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