Key buildings of the 20th century Plans, sections & elevations
By: Weston, Richard.
Publisher: London Laurence King Publishing 2010Edition: 2nd.Description: 249 Pages | Binding - Paperback |.ISBN: 978-1-85669-659-3.Subject(s): ARCHITECUTRE HISTORY (ARC-HIS)DDC classification: 724.6 Summary: Featuring more than 100 of the most significant and influential buildings of the twentieth century, this book includes both classic works by such seminal architects as Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe and Alvar Aalto, as well as those by more recent masters, such as Norman Foster, Frank Gehry and Rem Koolhaas. For each of the buildings included there are numerous, accurate scale plans showing each floor, together with elevations, sections and site plans where appropriate. All of these have been specially commissioned for the book and are based on the most up-to-date information and sources. There is also a concise text explaining the significant architectural features of the building and the influences it shows or generated, together with full-colour images. Cross-references to other buildings in the book highlight the various connections between these key structures. This second edition features 8 new buildings, and 16 additional pages. It also has some additions to the information and images on many of the buildings from the first edition. It has a new introduction and a new jacket.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Text Books | School of Architecture General Stacks | Circulation | 724.6 WES (Browse shelf) | Available | A0775 | |||
AV Material | School of Architecture AV Materials | Reference | 724.6 WES (Browse shelf) | Not for loan | With Book | AA012 |
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Featuring more than 100 of the most significant and influential buildings of the twentieth century, this book includes both classic works by such seminal architects as Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe and Alvar Aalto, as well as those by more recent masters, such as Norman Foster, Frank Gehry and Rem Koolhaas. For each of the buildings included there are numerous, accurate scale plans showing each floor, together with elevations, sections and site plans where appropriate. All of these have been specially commissioned for the book and are based on the most up-to-date information and sources. There is also a concise text explaining the significant architectural features of the building and the influences it shows or generated, together with full-colour images. Cross-references to other buildings in the book highlight the various connections between these key structures. This second edition features 8 new buildings, and 16 additional pages. It also has some additions to the information and images on many of the buildings from the first edition. It has a new introduction and a new jacket.
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