Fifty of the world’s most important buildings seen through
specially commissioned isometric illustrations and detailed
photographs and plans, providing the perfect introduction to
architecture for students and anyone interested in buildings.
Taking readers behind architecture’s facades and finishes, this
charmingly illustrated book explores how some of the most important
buildings in the world were constructed. Specially commissioned
isometric drawings present the essential structural elements of the
world’s masterpiece buildings that are not visible to the naked
eye. These illustrations are displayed alongside plans, details,
and photographs, all of which are clear and accessible, yet
accurate and elegant enough to satisfy the most discerning eye.
This fascinating book explores the thinking and expertise behind
architects’ designs and offers a means by which to better
understand buildings already visited as well as those on the
must-see list. Selections range from domestic structures such as
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater and skyscrapers such as the
Chrysler Building, to iconic classics such as the Louvre and
Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia Cathedral. The buildings have
been chosen for their importance and interest, their role in the
development of architectural thinking, and the structural secrets
that intricate 3-D drawings can reveal.
General
Imprint: |
Rizzoli International Publications
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2019 |
Authors: |
John Zukowsky
|
Illustrators: |
Robbie Polley
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Dimensions: |
259 x 259 x 36mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
304 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7893-3700-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-7893-3700-2 |
Barcode: |
9780789337009 |
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