Skyscrapers - A History Of The World's Most Famous And Important Skyscrapers
by Judith Dupre
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Condition
- ISBN 10
- 1579129420
- ISBN 13
- 9781579129422
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, New York, 1996. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Very Good Condition. 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. 127 pages. Fully Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Architecture; Architecture; ISBN/EAN: 9781579129422. Inventory No: 260620. . 9781579129422
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This book is a history of the world's most famous and important skyscrapers.
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- Bookseller
- leura books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 260620
- Title
- Skyscrapers - A History Of The World's Most Famous And Important Skyscrapers
- Author
- Judith Dupre
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Printed Boards)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1579129420
- ISBN 13
- 9781579129422
- Publisher
- Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1996
- Keywords
- BZDB43 Architecture; Architecture; Unbranded EAN: 9781579129422 Judith Dupre Skyscrapers - A History Of The World's Most Famous And Important Skyscrapers
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- Architecture;
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