A Design Assignment: Preliminary Design Study Models for the Facade of the United Nations Secretariat Building, N.Y.C

Pippin, Paul W. T.

ISBN 10: 188775024X / ISBN 13: 9781887750240

Published by Rutledge, Bethel, 1996

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Two, small closed tears to top edge of DJ o/w NF condition. Author inscription to FFEP o/w clean, unmarked in NF condition. BP/Amer Arch.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1641431795532

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Design Assignment: Preliminary Design Study Models for the Facade of the United Nations Secretariat Building, N.Y.C
• Publisher: Rutledge, Bethel
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 188775024X
• ISBN 13: 9781887750240
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • American Architecture

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About the Author

Although this is a technical and complex subject, Paul W.T. Pippin writes in a clear, straightforward manner with minimum narrative. With ease, he skillfully takes the reader through every step of construction and technique. The explicit photographs are of primary importance and are used to highlight the essential facts.

A Design Assignment is a dynamic educational and enlightening approach to the design of the facade of the Secretariat Building. This valuable reference book not only gives the reader an understanding of faade techniques but also provides inspiration.

It is a book for students, practicing architects, architectural historians and the sophisticated reader.