The Pan Am building and the shattering of the modernist dream / Meredith L. Clausen.

Main entry:

Clausen, Meredith L.

Title & Author:

The Pan Am building and the shattering of the modernist dream / Meredith L. Clausen.

Publication:

Description:

xviii, 477 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Grand Central City -- The Pan Am building -- The clamor of criticism -- The building's impact -- The architects -- Aftermath -- Conclusion.

Summary:

"The Pan Am Building and the reaction to it signaled the end of an era. Begun when the modernist aesthetic and the architectural star system ruled architectural theory and practice, the completed building became a symbol of modernism's fall from grace. In The Pan Am Building and the Shattering of the Modernist Dream, Meredith Clausen tells the story as both history and cautionary tale - a case study of how not to plan and execute a large-scale urban project that seems especially relevant in light of the World Trade Center and the ongoing discussions over what should be built in its place."--Jacket.

ISBN:

0262033240
9780262033244
0262532832
9780262532839

Subject:

Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 Criticism and interpretation.
Belluschi, Pietro, 1899-1994 Criticism and interpretation.
Roth, Richard, 1904- Criticism and interpretation.
Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 Critique et interprétation.
Belluschi, Pietro, 1899- Critique et interprétation.
Roth, Richard, 1904- Critique et interprétation.
Belluschi, Pietro, 1899-1994.
Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969.
Roth, Richard, 1904-
Belluschi, Pietro 1899-1994
Gropius, Walter 1883-1969
Roth, Emery 1871-1948
Hochhaus
Gropius, Walter Pan Am Building New York.
Belluschi, Pietro Pan Am Building New York.
Belluschi, Pietro USA New York Pan American World Airways Inc Hochhaus.
Gropius, Walter USA New York Pan American World Airways Inc Hochhaus.
Ruderman, James USA New York Pan American World Airways Inc Hochhaus.
Ruderman.
Belluschi.
Gropius, Walter.
Belluschi, Pietro.
MetLife Building (New York, N.Y.)
MetLife Building (New York, N.Y.) Public opinion.
MetLife Building (New York, N.Y.) Opinion publique.
Pan-American World Airways Inc.
Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer Bitterfeld
Modern movement (Architecture) New York (State) New York.
Architecture and society New York (State) New York.
Skyscrapers New York (State) New York.
Mouvement moderne (Architecture) New York (État) New York.
Architecture et société New York (État) New York.
Gratte-ciel New York (État) New York.
Architecture and society.
Buildings.
Modern movement (Architecture)
Public opinion.
Skyscrapers.
Kantoorgebouwen.
Sociaal-economische aspecten.
Receptie.
Architektur USA New York Geschichte 1950-1970.
Architecture.
New York (N.Y.) Buildings, structures, etc.
New York (N.Y.) Constructions.
New York (State) New York.
MetLife Building
New York Pan Am Building Geschichte.
New York Architektur Geschichte 1950-1970.

Form/genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 233741
Call No.: NA44.G876.25 P363 2005
Status: Available

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