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alenert's review against another edition
DNF for now - might come back to read select parts
duparker's review
4.0
An educated and personable account of these two architects, with a good overview of their lives and works
lpazienza26's review
4.0
I've always enjoyed architecture- in fact, I even give architecture tours as a hobby, so I was really excited for this book. I've lived in several of the cities influenced by the works of both Richardson and Olmsted, yet before this, I hadn't realized the extent of their collaboration!
The book was a bit meandering, going well into the lives of some of Richardson's and Olmsted's clients in addition to the men themselves, but I found it incredibly informative, and a well done biography of the two men and their works. Sure, there are a few of Richardson's buildings I wished I could have heard more of the story of (particularly Sever Hall), and the switching between the two narratives was sometimes jarring.
The book was a bit meandering, going well into the lives of some of Richardson's and Olmsted's clients in addition to the men themselves, but I found it incredibly informative, and a well done biography of the two men and their works. Sure, there are a few of Richardson's buildings I wished I could have heard more of the story of (particularly Sever Hall), and the switching between the two narratives was sometimes jarring.
shs111's review
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, highly informative and well written. I had known of H.H. Richardson, I had known of FLO, but I had not put the connection together. The collaboration, the friendship, the influence that one had on the other -- and the incredible impact they had together on the field of architecture and landscape architecture -- really amazing. I highly suggest reading this book on a digital device -- or having one nearby -- so that you're able to google the various buildings and properties that are referenced. I will surely be reading this book again, and I look forward to it.
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