ISBN: 9781579129422
Editorial: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Autor: Dupré, Judith
Año de edición: 2013
Edición: 1
N° Paginas: 176
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: Críticas Breathtaking. Magnificent, unique, very special. Exquisite. One-of-a-kind. Well researched. Beautifully designed.--Robert J. Bruss, Tribune Media ServicesDrama. Treachery. Innovation. Massive buildings. Bigger egos. Skyscrapers has it all.--Patrick J. Foye, Executive Director, Port Authority of New York & New JerseyDupre captivates the eye, mind and imagination.--The New York TimesDupre makes the most of a century of neck-craning architecture.--The Washington Post A landmark bestseller that captivates the eye, mind, and imagination, (The New York Times), Skyscrapers is a unique and colossal celebration of the world's most significant and striking super-structures. Uniquely designed to showcase the full color images of the world's tallest buildings, Skyscrapers explores the architecture, engineering, and cultural impact of more than 60 skyline defining buildings including: One World Trade CenterBurj KhalifaThe Empire State BuildingThe Shanghai World Financial CenterThe Petronas TowersTribune TowerThe ShardShanghai TowerArranged chronologically by date of building construction, each informative profile includes stunning photos of the building's defining features along with building plans, diagrams, historical background, and technological information. Beginning with a fascinating interview with Adrian Smith, the master architect responsible for Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the reigning tallest building in the world at 2,717 feet (828 meters), Skyscrapers also includes in-depth looks at compelling topics in skyscraper design, including next steps in creating visionary cities of the future, and information on cutting-edge sustainable materials that help make these structures environmentally friendly. Nota de la solapa Rising majestically above the hubbub of crowded cities or standing in solitude against a natural backdrop, skyscrapers captivate the eye, excite the imagination, and inspire awe. Wonders of creativity and ingenuity, they embody the best of our practical achievements and reflect our highest aspirations. This magnificent chronological tour of the world 's tallest buildings thoroughly revised and updated since its initial publication, and featuring cutting edge work by today 's international superstars of architecture stands as the most thorough, authoritative, and eye-popping book on the subject, as dramatic in presentation as the structures it celebrates. Breathtaking photographs capture the buildings details as well as their monumental scale; architectural drawings and plans invite you behind the scenes as new buildings take shape; and lively commentary on each building explores its particular significance and provides historic context. Throughout, informative profiles, features, and statistics make "Skyscrapers" an invaluable reference as well as a visual feast. From a church built to the glory of God to monuments that symbolize national or civic pride, to buildings so forward thinking that they contribute to the betterment of the environment, the 62 structures included here encompass the very best and most ingenious of our history, spanning some 125 years and circling the globe. The 15 astonishing supertalls that have been added to this edition represent flights of imagination and feats of engineering that the skyscraper 's earliest pioneers could never have dreamed of. To say that the megatall landscape has changed since this book was first published in 1996 is an understatement, comments the author in her forward. We are in the midst of a new skyscraper boom Skyscraper design, now embraced by the global community, has entered a flamboyant, no-holds-barred era of exhilarating, highly personal exploration of the extreme frontiers of structural and creative possibility. Every civilization has expressed in buildings both sacred and secular the eternal quest to reach ever upward toward the sky. "Skyscrapers" invites you to relish in the stunning works born of that
- Idioma: Inglés
- Autor: Dupré, Judith
- Editorial: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
- N° Paginas: 176
- Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
- Envío: Desde EE.UU.
