Signed Copies available from The Savoy http://www.siobhandoran.com/shop.html
The book traces the work through four periods of the restoration project. It opens with the process of stripping out, which in many instances exposed original detail. The two following sections follow the painstaking structural restoration and its progression into the new designs. The final section covers the finishing touches of decoration and furnishing. In addition, the book includes an Introduction from Prince Alwaleed, an essay on the buildings history and the extent of its restoration. Siobhan narrates a short piece about her observations on the work at the beginning of each chapter; the 8 double spreads are illustrated to the rear with historical stories which form interesting factual narrative. This is followed by a full index locating each image within the building and the date that each photograph was taken. Finally, The Team of approximately 6,000 people that worked on this Restoration are listed in alphabetical order.
Clothbound signed hardback
290mmx 290mm
178 pages
110 colour plates
Dewi Lewis Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-907893-14-8
£40 + P&P
Available from 02.11.11
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