Manufacturing and Industrial

An exploration of the hitherto neglected architectural legacy of the boom in manufacturing in the Veneto in the Renaissance, exploiting natural materials, inventive new technologies, and clean, renewable water-power.

Industrial Britain details the fascinating history of industrial architecture in Britain by architectural historian and artist, Hubert Pragnell.

Building structures to house the logistical and manufacturing processes of industry are one of the largest architectural assignments. The functional requirements are fulfilled by typifies or modular solutions. This book emphasises on those functions and procedures that inform the design such as production, montage, storage and distribution.

The story of the recovery and transformation of the 19th century home of the former wine warehouse on the seaside boulevard of Trieste.