{"product_id":"sidney-colwyn-foulkes-the-architecture-of-a-reluctant-modernist-9781837723065","title":"Sidney Colwyn Foulkes: The Architecture of a Reluctant Modernist","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Adam Voelcker\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University of Wales Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University of Wales Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first in-depth study of a visionary architect who shaped modern Wales.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sidney Colwyn Foulkes (1884-1971) was one of the most significant regional architects of the UK, yet his work has remained largely unexamined. In this fascinating profile, Adam Voelcker changes that. \u003ci\u003eSidney Colwyn Foulkes: The Architecture of a Reluctant Modernist\u003c\/i\u003e details the legacy of an architect whose designs leveraged both tradition and innovation, leaving a lasting imprint on the built environment of Wales and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From schools and cinemas to public housing and town halls, Foulkes played a key role in shaping twentieth-century architecture, particularly in his hometown of Colwyn Bay. His pioneering landscaping projects in areas of natural beauty further cemented his influence, blending modernist principles with sensitivity to place. This book repositions Foulkes as a major figure in British architecture, providing a deeper insight into his career and his impact on the evolution of modern architecture in Wales.","brand":"University of Wales Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46859626152087,"sku":"9781837723065","price":5776.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781837723065.webp?v=1769949386","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/sidney-colwyn-foulkes-the-architecture-of-a-reluctant-modernist-9781837723065","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}