| Architectural Excellence: 500 Iconic Buildings Contributor(s): Cattermole, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1554073588 ISBN-13: 9781554073580 Publisher: Firefly Books OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2008 Annotation: A chronological survey of 500 great buildings, from Turkish prehistoric cave dwellings to a 21st century Tokyo store. Each building includes a photograph, but the top 50 selections are double spreads. Captions provide specifications and brief history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial - Architecture | History - General |
| Dewey: 720.9 |
| LCCN: 2009285712 |
| Physical Information: 1.61" H x 9.42" W x 12.34" (5.88 lbs) 512 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A magnificent collection of the world's greatest buildings, ancient and modern. Architectural Excellence is organized chronologically and serves as a visual lesson in architecture through the ages. The buildings featured come from all over the world and include centers of worship, public buildings, places of business and homes. Each building includes a photograph, with a double-page spread for the top 50 selections. Captions provide specifications and brief histories. Beginning with a prehistoric cave dwelling in Turkey and continuing to the 21st century, this magnificent book shows buildings that reflect human imagination, engineering skill and determination. Many are familiar-the Parthenon, St. Basil's Cathedral, Grand Central Station. Others are equally significant but lesser known. Examples include:
Tremendous in its scope, Architectural Excellence is an unmatched resource for architecture professionals and general readers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cattermole, Paul: - Paul Cattermole |