Group of four original issues of Architectural Design magazine from the late 1970s, representing a pivotal moment in postmodern architectural theory and criticism. This lot includes influential themed issues and profiles covering Post-Modernism, Leon Krier, Manfredo Tafuri, Maurice Culot, and broader American and European architectural discourse. Contributors include Charles Jencks, Robert A. M. Stern, Kenneth Frampton, Leon Krier, and others. Richly illustrated with drawings, diagrams, architectural projects, and critical essays. A strong research and reference group for architects, historians, and design collectors. All issues are complete and original, sold as a single lot.
Author. Various contributors including Charles Jencks, Leon Krier, Robert A. M. Stern, Kenneth Frampton.
Publisher. Architectural Design Magazine, Andreas Papadakis, London.
Year. 1977 to 1978.
Special attributes. Original magazine issues, illustrated, themed issues, softcover, architectural drawings and essays.
Topic. Architecture, postmodernism, urban theory, architectural criticism.
Subject. Postmodern architecture, Leon Krier, Tafuri, American and European architectural theory.
Keywords. Architectural Design, AD magazine, postmodernism, Leon Krier, Tafuri, Charles Jencks, architecture theory.
Condition. Very good overall. Light edge wear, spine wear, surface rubbing consistent with age. No missing pages noted.