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James Stirling
James Stirling 1926 - 1992
Not broadcast, but recorded
5 July 1986  BBC

James Stirling talks to Tony Russell about

   Audiohis introduction to architecture through docks and ships  3 min 3

   Audioarchitecture school and artistic influences  1 min 41

   Audioarchitecture and technology  1 min 16

   Audioproblems in planning public and private buildings  2 min 52


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James Stirling
British architect

James Stirling's view that "the shapes of a building should indicate...the usage and way of life of its occupants" was exemplified in the History Library at Cambridge University, built to look like a stack of books.
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