We are thrilled to spotlight Bridge Hunt, one of our amazing books, written by John Townsend. The book is an architectural travelogue that captures all 42 of Robert Maillart's revolutionary bridges. This is not only a visually stunning book but also the only complete, published collection of Maillart’s European masterpieces, which has become an essential read for civil engineers, architects, and those who seek adventure in their lives.
Bridge Hunt isn’t just an architecture documentation, but a live story of one young individual’s search & curiosity to discover how the engineering artistry transforms imagination into infrastructure. The book documents Maillart’s groundbreaking bridges (1899-1940) that are hidden along remote Alpine valleys and Swiss back roads, including a designated Swiss heritage site and International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, i.e., the iconic Salginatobel Bridge. If you are a traveller drawn to hidden treasures that prove that beauty and function can coexist, then this book is a must-read. It's perfect for architects seeking inspiration for their work, civil engineers studying innovative designs or anyone who wants to understand the infrastructure of history. Get your hands on this book now.
If you think John Townsend is just a writer who penned this book, then here’s a little background on him. He is a Franco-British writer, musician, and artist whose career spans HR leadership across three countries, rock stardom (number one hit in France), and the founding of the Master Trainer Institute. After his retirement, he turned to painting seascapes in Brittany. He recently digitized this remarkable account of his 1972 journey. No doubt his unique and diverse background as an organisational leader, musician, and visual artist brings a creative perspective to architectural storytelling.
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