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Architecture Inside + Out

50 Iconic Buildings in Detail

Author: John Zukowsky and Robbie Polley  

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Summary

Go behind the fa

çades and finishes to understand how fifty of the world’s most iconic and important buildings were constructed.

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Description

From ancient palaces and glorious cathedrals, to futuristic homes and striking skyscrapers, architecture continues to play an important role in the development of history and culture. Architecture Inside + Out examines fifty of the world's most impressive buildings and uncovers their structural secrets through detailed illustrations, while clear and accessible text places each building in its context. By researching original plans, notes and drawings, this book reveals the expertise and original intentions behind these magnificent creations, simulating the experience of spending time with the architects themselves.However, a building truly comes alive once it is inhabited, and Architecture Inside + Out also looks beyond the bricks and mortar to explore the principal spaces within. Photographs of striking interiors enable readers to scrutinize the most awe-inspiring aspects of these structures. The reader will discover how ancient wonders, such as the Parthenon and Colosseum, were constructed; learn the colour-coding behind the exposed skeleton of the Centre Pompidou in Paris; understand the vision behind the Brutalist housing complex, Habitat 67, in Canada; and take a tour through the Capitol Building in Washington, the seat of the United States Congress.

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Critic Reviews

'A perfect gift for architecture buffs or simply curious readers who’d like know more about the monuments they encounter' - French Property News
'Photographs of striking interiors enable readers to scrutinize the most awe-inspiring aspects of these structures' - Timeless Travels

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About the Author

John Zukowsky is an architectural historian and retired museum professional, and the author of numerous books. He was curator of architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1978 to 2004 and has held several executive positions at institutions in Chicago, New York and Ohio. Among his books is Architecture Inside and Out, also published by Thames & Hudson. Robbie Polley is an architectural illustrator. He has worked on many major architecture projects in the UK and internationally, from the New British Library to the Lisbon Expo.

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Product Details

Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Published
1st February 2018
Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
ISBN
9780500343371

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