Bridge Builders - Couverture rigide

Pearce, Martin; Jobson, Richard

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 047149786X ISBN 13 : 9780471497868

Editeur : Wiley-Academy, 2002

Synopsis

The Builders Series focuses on specific types of constructions, presenting vivid global examples by world-renowned architects. Packed full of construction methods, case studies, outstanding imagery and technical plans, these titles offer indispensable reference guides to assist you in planning and designing architecture for specific environments. Bridge Builders provides a unique insight into modern bridge building by focusing on both the aesthetic and technical aspects of their construction. Beginning with a history of bridge construction, Martin Pearce goes on to showcase a selection of the best contemporary examples of foot bridges in modern architecture. Illustrated throughout with plans, drawings and high-quality colour photography, it serves as both an inspirational catalogue and visual reference guide. - Lavishly illustrated with plans,drawings,and colour photographs. - Features work from around the world by renowned architects and engineers.

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À propos de l'auteur

MARTIN PEARCE co--ordinates the third--year design programme, and lectures on architectural theory, at the University of Portsmouth School of Architecture. He is an examiner for the Royal Institute of British Architects' Examination in Architecture and a member of the RIBA/Architects Registration Board Joint Assessment Panel. His previous publications include Educating Architects (co--authored with Maggie Toy, 1995), Architects in Cyberspace (co--edited with Neil Spiller, 1995) and University Builders (2001). RICHARD JOBSON is a director of architectural practice Design Engine based in London and Winchester and an architectural consultant to Whitby Bird and Partners. He is also a studio tutor at the University of Portsmouth School of Architecture and a visiting critic at the School of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University. As a consultant for Whitby Bird and Partners he worked on York and Lancaster Millennium Bridges as well as the bridges at the Oracle shopping centre, Reading and Shanks Millennium Bridge, Peterborough.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Academy
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 047149786X
• ISBN 13: 9780471497868
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224
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• Personne responsable: non disponible