How to Build a Skyscraper
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (569 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770859608 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is the author of Guide to Contemporary New York City Architecture and 100 Years, 100 Buildings. About the Author John Hill is an architect and the editor-in-chief of the Daily News section of World-Architects (over 100k monthly visitors). His blog is A Daily Dose of Architecture. He lives in New York City. . John oversees the Building of the Year competition for the American branch of the World-Architects platform
How to Build a Skyscraper also features a gatefold with a height comparison graphic for all of the featured skyscrapers.. They are distributed over the world's most developed regions of North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Some of the skyscrapers are: The new building next to the site of the two World Trade towers, officially One World Place Center -- quickly nicknamed by New Yorkers as the "Freedom Tower" The Kingdom Center, with a hole and skybridge at its top and interiors that call to mind the spaceships of Hollywood, the third tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia The Bank of China in Hong Kong, designed by I. M. For example, "The Gherkin" at 30 St Mary Axe, London, UK, surprisingly has only one piece of curved glass, despite its rounded shape. An architect specializing in tall buildings examines 45 of the world's most significant skyscrapers. Concise text describes historical context; unusual or innovative construction; engineering and structural systems; foundation, facade, and shape; the site history; and building usage; as well as any special features that make the skyscraper unique. Pei, controvers
John oversees the Building of the Year competition for the American branch of the World-Architects platform. . John Hill is an architect and the editor-in-chief of the Daily News section of World-Architects (over 100k monthly visitors). He lives in New York City. His blog is A Daily Dose of Architecture. He is the author of Guide to