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Set against the backdrop of Charleston's historic charm, the narrative follows a diverse group of architects and builders from the 1980s who creatively reshape the city’s landscape. Among them are a self-taught builder, an Air Force pilot, and a bluegrass musician, each contributing unique structures that blend historical inspiration with modern design. Through their stories, Rybczynski highlights the significance of individual creativity in urban development and how a city's identity can evolve through innovative architecture.
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Charleston Fancy: Little Houses and Big Dreams in the Holy City, Witold Rybczynski
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Charleston Fancy: Little Houses and Big Dreams in the Holy City
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Witold Rybczynski
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780300256963
- Category
- Architecture and Urbanism
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Charleston's historic charm, the narrative follows a diverse group of architects and builders from the 1980s who creatively reshape the city’s landscape. Among them are a self-taught builder, an Air Force pilot, and a bluegrass musician, each contributing unique structures that blend historical inspiration with modern design. Through their stories, Rybczynski highlights the significance of individual creativity in urban development and how a city's identity can evolve through innovative architecture.