Revolution: Interior Design from 1950
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The last half of the twentieth century saw the emergence, evolution and consolidation of a distinct interior design practice and profession. This book is invaluable for students and practitioners, providing a detailed specialist, contemporary historical analysis of their profession and is beautifully illustrated, with over 200 photos and images from the 1950s through to the present day.
- An argument that a distinctive interior design practice emerged in the second half of the twentieth century
- An identification of the social and cultural context, and how that has affected the evolution of practice
- A distinct narrative that separates the history of interior design from that of mainstream architecture
- A comprehensive recording of the significant events and individuals that shaped the evolution
- Content based on first hand interviews with practitioners and clients
Drew Plunkett is an architect and interior designer who has taught Interior Design in Ulster, Glasgow, Cardiff, Beijing and New South Wales. He is an Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and is Elected first honorary fellow of Interior Educators.