A monograph by American architect and urban designer Karin Templin, focusing on London’s “mansion block” housing typology. The book traces its history and examines its role within the urban fabric. Through 27 case studies spanning from the 19th century to the present, it reveals the architectural ingenuity and urban relationships embedded within these seemingly ordinary buildings. Richly illustrated with drawings and photographs, the publication allows readers to visualize the spaces as they explore them. Set against the contemporary issue of the housing crisis, it offers a thoughtful reflection on the relationship between the city and domestic life.
Pages : 180
Size : 29×28cm (hardcover)
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Karin Templin is an American architect and urban designer. Her work focuses on housing and urban form, particularly the ways in which collective housing shapes cities and everyday life. Combining research, drawings, and photography, she develops an approach that reveals the meanings and potential embedded within ordinary buildings. Her practice offers valuable insight into contemporary questions surrounding housing in urban environments.
