The buildings that revolutionized architecture / Florian Heine and Isabel Kuhl ; [translated from the German by Jane Michael].
Contributor(s): Kühl, Isabel | Heine, Florian | Michael, Jane
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Prestel Verlag , 2015Description: 254 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN: 9783791381268; 3791381261Subject(s): Buildings | Buildings -- History | Architecture -- History | Architecture | BuildingsGenre/Form: History.DDC classification: 720.9 LOC classification: NA200 | .B8675 2015Summary: Why do some buildings stand the test of time? What makes a building unique, or groundbreaking? How do function, environment, and technology impact an architect's vision? These questions and more are succinctly addressed in this wide-ranging tour of 100 of the world's most important man-made structures. This compilation spans the ancient to the modern eras and represents nearly every continent. Gorgeous photographs of each building are featured in double-page spreads, which include concise texts offering fascinating histories and contextual information, as well as biographies of the architects. The book also includes a glossary at the back of the book that explains important terms. An invaluable introduction to the world of architecture, this book guides readers through every milestone of architectural triumph - be it an ancient city, modern sports arena, cathedral, or office building.Item type | Current location | Home library | Collection | Call number | Vol info | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | ||||||||||||
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Why do some buildings stand the test of time? What makes a building unique, or groundbreaking? How do function, environment, and technology impact an architect's vision? These questions and more are succinctly addressed in this wide-ranging tour of 100 of the world's most important man-made structures. This compilation spans the ancient to the modern eras and represents nearly every continent. Gorgeous photographs of each building are featured in double-page spreads, which include concise texts offering fascinating histories and contextual information, as well as biographies of the architects. The book also includes a glossary at the back of the book that explains important terms. An invaluable introduction to the world of architecture, this book guides readers through every milestone of architectural triumph - be it an ancient city, modern sports arena, cathedral, or office building.
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