Author: Hutchinson Maxwell
Place: London
Publisher: Faber and Faber Limited
Year: 1989
Pages: 203
ISBN: 0-571-14180-3
Source: Donated by Rahul Mehrotra
Subject: Archtiecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architectural History
Classification: 724.6
Shelf: C3R5
Accession No: B196
Contents: Foreword by Richard Rogers Preface 1- Royalty at the Crossroads 2- The Great Fire of London 3- Monorail from Albert Square 4- Holism and Homoeopathy 5-The Great Build-up 6- After the Fall 7- Finding the Gaps 8- Noun to Verb 9- Unfinished Symphony 10- That’ll Do Nicely 11- Community Engineering 12- Breaking the Code 13- Nouveaux Pauvres 14- New and Secondhand 15- Who Killed Community Architecture? 16- Sheltered Housing for All 17- New King for a New Millennium 18- Bimbo Architecture 19- The Suzuki Approach 20- Neo-Modernism Appendix Further Reading Index
Abstract: *The Prince of Wales: Right or Wrong? An Architect Replies* critically examines Prince Charles’s traditionalist stance on architecture, responding with a modernist perspective supported by Richard Rogers. The book explores the divide between historical romanticism and contemporary urban needs, addressing themes such as sustainability, community, and inclusivity. Through chapters on events, design philosophies, and social impacts, it challenges the Prince’s ideals and questions their relevance in today’s complex urban contexts. Advocating for a more progressive and inclusive architectural approach, the author calls for thoughtful dialogue about how cities evolve, who they serve, and the responsibilities of architects in shaping the future.