#edwin lutyens

[thunderstruck9]

Carolyn Brady (American, 1937-2005), Jekyll and Lutyens at Hestercombe/Somerset. Watercolor on paper, 74 × 51 1/2 in.

[pazdera]

Social housing Page Street, Edwin Lutyens, 1928-30, London, UK

2/2024

[desimonewayland]

Chandeliers designed by Edwin Lutyens for the nursery of the Viceroy’s house in New Delhi, 1931

Collection of Royal Institute of British Architects 

[normally0]

A little bit of indefatigable punk spirit from the 80’s on St John Street, by the architects Munkenbeck & Marshall I think. Good one Alfred. Looks beautiful in the rain!

[ramadoodles]

Arts and Crafts Movement

This is a movement with such gorgeous works of art! Although it's not very well-known, we all know proponents of this movement, such as the famous printmaker William Morris.

The Arts and Crafts Movement was a trend in decorative and fine arts, which originated in the British Isles and spread to Europe, North America and even as far as Japan.

It was inspired by the ideas of historian Thomas Carlyle, art critic John Ruskin, and designer/printmaker William Morris.

This movement was a reaction to the plain and mass-produced items of the industrial revolution. Instead, the proponents of this movement focused on traditional design and strove for Gothic architecture that represented Christian values of the Middle Ages.

Principles of the Arts and Crafts Movement-

The Arts and Crafts Movement believed that design should be useful as well as beautiful. The proponents disliked ornate designs which served no purpose, as seen on industrially-produced items of the time. They believed that thought should be put into decoration, such that it should enrich the essential construction.

As William Morris said, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.“

Here's some art created by people of this movement- William Morris (he made primarily wallpaper and home furnishings)

his daughter May Morris (took charge of her father's business, also did embroidery)

John Ruskin (mainly a painter)

Edwin Lutyens (yes, that Lutyens)(We all know he's an architect. Delhi people wya)

ok, I'm kidding, here's an Arts and Crafts-style house made by Lutyens

Seriously though, I have no idea how this is an Arts and Crafts-style house. Architecture looks all the same to me.

What happened to the movement?

By 1910s, the movement had grown popular and the Arts and Crafts style had permeated all typed of arts and home goods. Handmade items in the style were especially in vogue. This caused many handmade artifacts of middling quality to be produced and sold, which caused handmade items to be seen as inferior to machine-made items, which were increasing in quality by the day.

Ultimately, by 1914 the Arts and Crafts Movement was running out of funds and steam, and eventually it stopped the commercialization of its goods in favour of purist handwork. Eventually it was replaced as a prevailing trend by Modernism in the 1930s.

Enduring Influences of the Movement

In 1920s Japan, Yanagi Soetsu became influenced by the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement. He went on to create the Mingei movement. While its principles are similar to the Arts and Crafts Movement, to discuss it would require a post of its own.

The influences of the Arts and Crafts Movement can be seen in 1940's British craft work, such as in Utility Furniture of the 1940s. This was partially due to the ideas brought over by Bernard Leach from Japan, where the movement had been thriving.

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in 2001 – The pedestrian Ha’penny Bridge across Dublin’s River Liffey is reopened after a multimillion pound restoration.

Dubliners have been crossing the Ha’Penny Bridge free of charge for over a century now, but they have a long memory. Although it was first named in honour of the Duke of Wellington and later rechristened Liffey Bridge, one of the city’s favourite postcard images turned 205 this year still known universally by the name that trumped the others: Ha’penny Bridge. A ha’penny was the toll – each way –…

[gradozero]

Lady Jekyll e i suoi giardini

Gertrude Jekyll è stata una orticoltrice, progettista di giardini, scrittrice e artista britannica. È considerata una delle figure più influenti nella storia del giardinaggio, avendo creato oltre 400 giardini nel Regno Unito, in Europa e in America. Ha scritto anche oltre 1.000 articoli e 15 libri sul giardinaggio, e ha collaborato con l’architetto Edwin Lutyens su molti progetti. Nel 1897…

[corallapis]

Henry ‘Chips’ Channon: The Diaries (Vol. 1), 1918-38, entry for 8th September 1923

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Saturday 8th September

Greywalls, Gullane¹

Serge and I after a few hours in Edinburgh in which to have our hair cut arrived here at this delightful Lutyens² golf box on the sea, which Lady Curzon has taken for the summer. We found her alone with her children, very beautiful and loveable.

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Built in 1901 by Lutyens (vide infra) for Alfred Lyttelton MP (1857-1913), Colonial Secretary from 1903 to 1905.

Edwin Landseer Lutyens (1869-1944) was a leading architect of the time, who had designed the Cenotaph in Whitehall and was in the process of designing government buildings in New Delhi. He was knighted in 1930 and became a member of the Order of Merit in 1942.

[beebees-photography]

Visited Hestercombe Gardens. This place is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend a visit. Formal gardens were designed by Gertrude Jekyll and Sir Edwin Lutyens. Absolutely gorgeous 😍.

[streetsofdublin]

THE STONE OF REMEMBRANCE

The sunken Garden of Remembrance surrounds a Stone of Remembrance of Irish granite symbolising an altar, which weighs seven and a half tons

GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE IN ISLANDBRIDGE The sunken Garden of Remembrance surrounds a Stone of Remembrance of Irish granite symbolising an altar, which weighs seven and a half tons. The dimensions of this are identical to First World War memorials found throughout the world. During the construction phase in order to provide as much work as possible the use of mechanical equipment was restricted,…

[bookloversofbath]

Edwin Lutyens: Architect Laureate :: Roderick Gradidge

[ulysses-posts]

The Empty Tomb

After the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in June 1919 the Prime Minister David Lloyd George suggested that a Peace Parade should be held to celebrate the signing and the end of the Great War; not only to celebrate victory and the coming of peace but commemorate the dead and make sense of the sacrifice of over a million Imperial soldiers. It was felt that the parade needed a central object…

[normally0]

Global Ruins: The Emotional Response to Creation and Destruction in Architecture

Arata Isozaki’s work underscores a profound global issue: the emotional response to creation and destruction in architecture. Isozaki, deeply affected by the devastation of Japanese cities during World War II, developed a unique aesthetic that blends ruin and renewal, encapsulated in projects like "Re-ruined Hiroshima." This concept has significant global resonance as it taps into the universal human experience of loss, reconstruction, and the emotional complexities tied to these processes.

Today, the themes Isozaki explored are increasingly relevant. The persistent threats of conflict, natural disasters, and the uncertainties of modern capitalism have created a widespread sense of instability. These challenges evoke strong emotional responses as they impact how we build, inhabit, and perceive our environments. The reconstruction efforts following conflicts in places like Ukraine and Palestine, and the ongoing recovery from natural disasters, echo the dilemmas Isozaki grappled with in his work.

Isozaki's assertion that "the city of the future lies in ruins" is a poignant reflection on the cyclical nature of destruction and creation. This idea resonates globally as cities worldwide face the need to rebuild amidst ongoing socio-political and environmental upheavals. The emotional response to creation, therefore, is not just an architectural concern but a human one, affecting all who engage with the built environment, from architects and planners to residents and policymakers.

In essence, Isozaki's work invites a global audience to consider how emotional responses to the built environment can shape our collective future. It emphasizes the need for resilient, reflective approaches to architecture that acknowledge and integrate the emotional and historical contexts of creation and destruction. This perspective is crucial for developing sustainable and meaningful urban spaces in an ever-changing world.

[mea-gloria-fides]

Lodge, Abbey House, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire: Edwin Lutyens.

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in 2001 – The pedestrian Ha’penny Bridge across Dublin’s River Liffey is reopened after a multimillion pound restoration.

#OTD in 2001 – The pedestrian Ha’penny Bridge across Dublin’s River Liffey is reopened after a multimillion pound restoration.

Dubliners have been crossing the Ha’Penny Bridge free of charge for over a century now, but they have a long memory. Although it was first named in honour of the Duke of Wellington and later rechristened Liffey Bridge, one of the city’s favourite postcard images turned 205 this year still known universally by the name that trumped the others: Ha’penny Bridge. A ha’penny was the toll – each way –…

[behindthecrowns]

Queen Mary's dolls' house

The idea for building the doll's house came from the Queen's cousin, Princess Marie Louise, who discussed her idea with one of the top architects of the time, Sir Edwin Lutyens, at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition of 1921. Sir Edwin agreed to construct the dollhouse and began preparations. It was created as a gift to Queen Mary from the people, and to serve as a historical document on how a royal family might have lived during that period in England. Today Queen Mary's dolls' house is exposed in Windsor Castle, UK.