How Long to Read The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe

How Long Does it Take to Read The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 46 minutes to read The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe by Stephen Fox

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Birdsall P. Briscoe (1876-1971) practiced architecture from 1912 to 1956, the span of years during which Houston was transformed from an ambitious town on Buffalo Bayou into an international city, its economy powered by cotton, trade, and oil. The country houses Briscoe designed for three generations of affluent clients, sited in such Houston neighborhoods as Courtlandt Place, Shadyside, Broadacres, and River Oaks, display his exceptional skill in formulating stylistic and social identities for his wealthy clients and their families. In The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe, architectural historian Stephen Fox examines the country houses designed by Briscoe, offering a glimpse into the architect's methods as well as analyzing how Briscoe constructed a "social architecture" to frame his clientele during periods of economic expansion and contraction. Fox demonstrates how Briscoe cultivated and managed elements of taste, style, and fashion to embody assertions of class identity and solidarity in the context of Houston's capitalist economy. Additionally, Fox shows how Briscoe and his peers interpreted and reflected early twentieth-century Progressive Era design ideals in giving shape to the vision of local civic leaders. Illustrated throughout with masterful color photography by Paul Hester, this original study of one of Texas' most distinguished residential architects will enthrall readers with both its detail and its contextual clarity. As he did in his book on the architecture of John F. Staub, Fox delivers a treasure trove of insight into a vital period of Houston's social history and the architect who helped design it.

How long is The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe?

The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe by Stephen Fox is 456 pages long, and a total of 116,736 words.

This makes it 154% the length of the average book. It also has 143% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 37 minutes to read The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe aloud.

What Reading Level is The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe?

The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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