Tony Hunt spent the six decades of his professional and personal life interacting with the elite in the fields of engineering; architecture and industrial design ndash; this is his story. His life and career are described; showing how he formed lasting relationships with architects; patrons; artists; photographers; industrial designers; writers; critics and with his own staff. Connexions demonstrates the way in which he was able to adapt his engineering solutions in collaboration with architects in the formative stages of the design process to find structural solutions sympathetic to their architectural aspirations. It examines the quest for technological advance and Huntrsquo;s passion for industrial and product design which led him to favour an industrialized component-based approach to engineering in architecture. He showed an unerring ability to identify and express key components within a design; concentrating on the way they connected together; and demonstrated a practical knowledge and experience of the technology required for their manufacture. The results of Hunts contribution; and the many prestigious commissions he received; when working with the generation of acclaimed architects emerging from the Architectural Association; the Royal College of Art and from Yale University scholarships in the early period of his career; are well-documented and publicised. Direct comparisons with the great European and American architect engineers such as Richard Buckminster Fuller; Charles Eames; Fritz Haller and Jean Prouveacute; are justifiably made. Connexions also concentrates on the personal and professional relationships that Hunt formed during his career and; by reference to past and contemporary architects; engineers; industrial designers; artists; etc.; the place that Tony Hunt occupies in the history of UK design.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. How art criticism should be writtenBy WJFinally. an art critic of exceptional intelligence who never talks down to his readers. but speaks to them with such clarity and passion that it makes you want to rush out the door and head to the exhibition. The authors sincere love of art comes through in every one of these little pieces. written over the years as reviews of current shows. mostly in London. But even though you cant any longer attend any of the shows. the magic of the art can come alive for you again through the reviews. The writing is that good. Starting from the most ancient art and making its way. through different cultures and periods. up to the present day. the book almost feels like a panorama of art history with each review a snapshot of that artist or period. If youre a lover of art (as Ad Reinhardt said: "Art is art. Everything else is everything else."). youre in for a treat. I found myself looking at works by artists Im reasonably familiar with in completely new and fresh ways. wondering why Id never seen them that way before.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Quick delivery. good condition.By J. BaddeleyGood price. very good condition.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A WONDERFUL BOOKBy D. J PenickThis book is the best of companions. and Richard Dorment has the ability to make you wish you could go see every exhibit he visits. His writing is spirited. passionate and knowledgeable. His range of interests is almost limitless. You will not be disappointed. and whoever you give this book to will like you better for it.
