Items related to Skyscrapers
Synopsis
The evolution of the skyscraper reveals a fascinating success story that began near the end of the 19th century. Not only have skyscrapers fundamentally transformed our cities, they have also drastically altered the way we perceive architecture. Alongside the ongoing contest to erect the world's tallest building, skyscrapers are associated with a large number of architectonic, technological, ecological, and urban aspects. For many years, however, high-rise buildings were primarily an American affair. Skyscrapers began to flourish before World War I in Chicago, then later experienced a phase of monumental expansion in New York. Beginning in the 1990's, an unexpected wave of high-rise construction swept across Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Of late, the most important projects have been built outside America. Buildings by architects such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, I. M. Pei, Philip Johnson, or Norman Foster are genuine milestones, setting the standards according to which future high-rise buildings will be measured. No other form of construction can replace skyscrapers as a response to the exponentially increasing need for space in the centers of the world's metropolises. The present moment seems to be a well-chosen time to reconsider the developmental history of the high-rise, to examine its most significant specimens, and to venture a look into the future of this unique type of building.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Andres Lepik is a curator of contemporary architecture at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPrestel Pub
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 3791331558
- ISBN 13 9783791331553
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages159
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 59.46
Shipping:
US$ 72.22
From Germany to U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Skyscrapers
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP65424470
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Skyscrapers
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 10592228-75
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Skyscrapers
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 3.45. Seller Inventory # G3791331558I5N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Skyscrapers
Seller: ANARTIST, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover with dustjacket, 160 pages; very good condition; dj lightly ruffled along top edge; no internal marks. Foreign shipping may be extra. Seller Inventory # SkLePr7
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sky Scrapers
Seller: Ammareal, Morangis, France
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Bon. Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Edition 2004. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de ce livre à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Edition 2004. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations. Seller Inventory # D-283-093
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Skyscrapers
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Fine. Seller Inventory # GOR013773299
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Skyscrapers
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004916935
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Skyscrapers
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. unmarked, light shelfwear-NICE Oversized. Seller Inventory # 3791331558-01
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Skyscrapers
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs5617755632
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sky Scrapers
Published by
Prestel Publishing Limited, New York, 2004
ISBN 10: 3791331558
ISBN 13: 9783791331553
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Peter Rhodes, Southampton, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good +. First Hardback Edition. 350 x 250mm. pp. 159. English text. A detailed volume on the worlds skyscapers. Includes reference to the Empire State Building, The Crysler Building, Burj Dubai and others. Colour and black and white illustrations. Bound in original blue boards. Housed in pictorial dust jacket. Book and dust jacket clean and tight. No ownership inscription or underlining. 1.6 kg. extra postage overseas. Seller Inventory # 026864
Quantity: 1 available