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Skyscrapers: A History of the World's Most Extraordinary Buildings -- Revised and Updated

4.5/5 ( ratings)

A landmark bestseller that "captivates the eye, mind, and imagination," , 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 Center

Burj Khalifa

The Empire State Building

The Shanghai World Financial Center

The Petronas Towers

Tribune Tower

The Shard

Shanghai Tower
Arranged 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 , 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.

Pages: 176

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Black Dog Leventhal

Release: November 05, 2013

ISBN: 1579129420

ISBN 13: 9781579129422

Skyscrapers: A History of the World's Most Extraordinary Buildings -- Revised and Updated

4.5/5 ( ratings)

A landmark bestseller that "captivates the eye, mind, and imagination," , 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 Center

Burj Khalifa

The Empire State Building

The Shanghai World Financial Center

The Petronas Towers

Tribune Tower

The Shard

Shanghai Tower
Arranged 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 , 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.

Pages: 176

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Black Dog Leventhal

Release: November 05, 2013

ISBN: 1579129420

ISBN 13: 9781579129422

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