London: The Architectural Press , 1963. First English Edition. Hardcover. 187pp. Illustrated in black and white.
First edition of architectural historians Ulrich Conrads and Hans Sperlich’s monograph on utopian architecture. Departing from the rationalism and materialism of much mid-20th century design, this text showcases a collection of elaborate schemata and plans for 'fantastical' structures that remained unrealised, and images of buildings veering towards the realm of the unreal. Includes works and previously unpublished materials from Antoni Gaudí, the Tauts, Hans Poelzig, Bruce Goff and many more.
