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by Christopher Beanland

This illustrated volume examines 20th-century architectural proposals and visionary plans that were never realised. It explores grand projects and utopian schemes from around the world using photographs, drawings and models.

Accession 31418 ISBN 9781849946636 Publisher Batsford
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