Skyscraper: The Search for an American Style 1891-1941 - Couverture rigide

Shepherd, Roger

 
9780071369701: Skyscraper: The Search for an American Style 1891-1941

Synopsis

This work chronicles the skyscraper's emergence and architectural importance. It chronologically details the ascension of the skyscraper as an artform from 1891. It is broken down into six major time frames each characterized by the tallest building of the time. Subcategories tie the architecture to other themes of the time including materials, visionary architecture, commerce, style and philosophy. The text also examines each building in depth - how its inhabitants feel about its interior space, how they function as public cultural artefacts, how their designers conceived of their projects, and how they see them now.

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À propos de l?auteur

ROGER SHEPHERD (New York, NY) directs the B.F.A. and M.F.A. programs at the Parsons School of Design. He also writes the monthly "What in the World?" online feature for ARCHITECTURAL RECORD's website.

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