Quonset Hut: Metal Living For The Modern Age (Hardcover)

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Quonset Hut: Metal Living For The Modern Age

Review
…explore(s) an inimitable legacy…what these structures–simple, spacious, yet not readily accomodating–teach us about how we now define home. — Architecture, 12/2005

Product Description
When World War II came along, the American military found itself in need of a prefabricated, lightweight shelter that could be easily shipped and quickly assembled. The quonset hut, that sliced tube of corrugated metal, was the answer. Over a hundred thousand were produced as part (more…)

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2 Responses to “Quonset Hut: Metal Living For The Modern Age (Hardcover)”

  1. Xalvadora
    March 28, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Book review
    I think this is a great architectural reference for a specific building type. I found the historical context to be very detailed and the study of the evolution of the quonset…

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  2. Anonymous
    March 28, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Calling all Quonset freaks…
    It’s an awesome book…if you’re into Q-Huts. I got as a gift for someone who is passionate of alternative residential construction. Great pictures & historical background.

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