Revaluing Modern Architecture: Changing conservation culture David Burke Guevrekian grew up in Tehran

Guevrekian grew up in Tehran and then moved to Vienna to study architecture at the Kunstgewerbeschule

last but not least

he was subject to influences that he synthesised in his work: the craft of producing fine concrete with classical refinement of composition from his teacher Auguste Perret

the guide documents the changes in style and function of Lasdun’s work

archive images and newly commissioned writing by leading architectural historians

Revaluing Modern Architecture: Changing conservation culture David Burke Guevrekian grew up in TehranBy John Allan (Chairman of Isokon Gallery Trust) Hardback, 240 pages The conservation of our Modern architectural heritage is a subject of vehement debate. When do buildings become old or significant enough to warrant special heritage status and protection? Should Modern listed buildings be treated differently from those of earlier periods? And what does all this mean for building users and owners, who might be better served if their buildings were