Skyscrapers
Matthew Wells · 2005
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About the book
"An introduction covers the architectural and cultural history of the skyscraper, using choice examples to illustrate key engineering developments and the variety of basic design types. The main part of the book then analyzes 29 of the most interesting recent skyscrapers from around the world. Each project is illustrated in full colour, while the text, architects' drawings and details show how the each is constructed and what innovative design features it incorporates. Featured architects include Foster & Partners, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel and Zaha Hadid."--Jacket.
Book details
- Year
- 2005
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Editions
- 2
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN
- 9780300106794
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