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Audi Forum Ingolstadt
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With the creation of the Audi Forum, the Audi automobile plant in Ingolstadt--which formerly consisted largely of car production halls--has been given a new focus and become an extension of public space. For many years, the steadily expanding plant was virtually isolated from the outside world. Now, with the urban restructuring of the site, the ensemble may be seen as a(...)
Audi Forum Ingolstadt
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With the creation of the Audi Forum, the Audi automobile plant in Ingolstadt--which formerly consisted largely of car production halls--has been given a new focus and become an extension of public space. For many years, the steadily expanding plant was virtually isolated from the outside world. Now, with the urban restructuring of the site, the ensemble may be seen as a convincing translation into spatial form of the company's policy of opening itself to the public. The lively Forum, with its light-filled and spacious architecture, conveys a sense of urbanity.
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December 2001, Munich
Engineering Structures
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In today’s architecture engineers often play an important role concerning the structural design of a building. Their contribution is mostly forgotten, however, and the architects are generally recognized for their work. This book seeks set the record straight and acknowledge the important role engineers play in the development of complex architectural designs.(...)
Remarkable structures : engineering today's innovative buildings
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In today’s architecture engineers often play an important role concerning the structural design of a building. Their contribution is mostly forgotten, however, and the architects are generally recognized for their work. This book seeks set the record straight and acknowledge the important role engineers play in the development of complex architectural designs. "Remarkable structures" presents a series of buildings that are representative of high engineering input including the City of Science (Santiago Calatrava), the Japanese Pavilion (Shigeru Ban/Buro Happold), the Tokyo International Forum (Rafael Vinoly/Structural Design Group), the Guggenheim Museum (Frank Gehry/SOM), and the Educatorium, Utrecht (Koolhaas/ABT).
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The author investigates the ways in which innovative and alternative technologies may be exploited to produce new design approaches, widening designers' horizons and increasing their ability to create appropriate settings for contemporary life.
Spirit of the machine : technology as an inspiration in architectural design
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The author investigates the ways in which innovative and alternative technologies may be exploited to produce new design approaches, widening designers' horizons and increasing their ability to create appropriate settings for contemporary life.
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October 2001, West Sussex
Engineering Structures
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A journey through the history of New York's Pennsylvania Station. The creation of Pennsylvania Station (1902-1910) represented one of the great engineering feats of its time, and embodied a vision of grandeur for future public architecture. This illustrated book tells the story of the original building, its tragic demolition in the 1960s, and the greatly anticipated(...)
New York's Pennsylvania stations
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A journey through the history of New York's Pennsylvania Station. The creation of Pennsylvania Station (1902-1910) represented one of the great engineering feats of its time, and embodied a vision of grandeur for future public architecture. This illustrated book tells the story of the original building, its tragic demolition in the 1960s, and the greatly anticipated opening of the new station in 2003. Hilary Ballon is professor of art history at Columbia University. She lives in New Jersey.
Engineering Structures
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This book explores in depth how, when, where, and by whom the most important North American bridges were built. Over 185 of Plowden's photographs allow us to dwell on the most important scientific and aesthetic qualities of each bridge. In addition, Plowden has included original designs and drawings of structures - some unbuilt, gone, or dramatically altered -(...)
Bridges : the spans of North America
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This book explores in depth how, when, where, and by whom the most important North American bridges were built. Over 185 of Plowden's photographs allow us to dwell on the most important scientific and aesthetic qualities of each bridge. In addition, Plowden has included original designs and drawings of structures - some unbuilt, gone, or dramatically altered - illuminating less obvious aspects of these engineering marvels and introducing us to bridges we otherwise would never have seen. In his extensive text, Plowden vividly records the discoveries, misconceptions, struggles, failures, and triumphs of the men who dedicated their energies to bridge design and construction. In the more than twenty-five years since this classic book was first published, bridges have been lost, and others have been built; some of the best examples of new bridges are included in this new, revised edition. All the photographs have been reprinted to achieve the best duotone reproduction.
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Phares du monde
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Le lecteur pourra ici découvrir des édifices du Bénin, de Chine, du Pérou, d'Estonie, d'Australie... faire connaissance avec les services qui en assurent l'entretien, et mieux connaître ainsi ce patrimoine mondial remarquable.
Phares du monde
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Le lecteur pourra ici découvrir des édifices du Bénin, de Chine, du Pérou, d'Estonie, d'Australie... faire connaissance avec les services qui en assurent l'entretien, et mieux connaître ainsi ce patrimoine mondial remarquable.
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January 1900, Rennes
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La tour Eiffel
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La construction de la tour Eiffel en plein coeur de Paris, à l'occasion de l'Exposition universelle de 1889, va imposer l'évidence de la photographie comme moyen privilégié pour la représentation de l'architecture métallique. Depuis le 28 janvier 1887, date à laquelle commencent les travaux de fondation, jusqu'à la fin du montage, le 31 mars 1889, le chantier fait(...)
La tour Eiffel
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La construction de la tour Eiffel en plein coeur de Paris, à l'occasion de l'Exposition universelle de 1889, va imposer l'évidence de la photographie comme moyen privilégié pour la représentation de l'architecture métallique. Depuis le 28 janvier 1887, date à laquelle commencent les travaux de fondation, jusqu'à la fin du montage, le 31 mars 1889, le chantier fait l'objet de maints reportages photographiques, mais l'intérêt des photographes ne se tarit pas avec la fin des travaux.
Engineering Structures
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This new flexi edition of an architectural and historical journey across the world's greatest bridges explains why these structures continue to fascinate us as examples of engineering genius and artistic vision. Whether they span rivers or harbors, cultures or countries, bridges have long been a symbol of man's ingenuity and perseverance. Starting with ancient bridges(...)
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September 2005, München, Berlin, London, New York
Bridges that changed the world
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This new flexi edition of an architectural and historical journey across the world's greatest bridges explains why these structures continue to fascinate us as examples of engineering genius and artistic vision. Whether they span rivers or harbors, cultures or countries, bridges have long been a symbol of man's ingenuity and perseverance. Starting with ancient bridges built by the Mongol and Roman Empires through today's most striking examples of bridges, this book examines the world's most important bridges and the history, legends, and people behind them. Two-page spreads filled with photographs, plans, drawings, and informative texts deepen readers' appreciation of the science and technology of bridge-building. The book also introduces historic events in which bridges have played a central role, profiles the figures who commissioned and built the bridges, and offers reexaminations of some of the world's most familiar bridges. From the glory of the Golden Gate bridge through the imposing presence of London's Tower Bridge to the grandeur of the Millau Viaduct in France, "Bridges that changed the world" is a celebration of our steadfast desire to connect with and discover the world around us.
Engineering Structures
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The guest editors, Jonathan Schwinge and Ian Abley of the London based research organisation audacity, call for development on a bold scale. They argue that by rapidly super-sizing the built environment society is not made vulnerable to natural or man-made hazards, and that design innovation surpasses bio-mimicry. Designers can learn from materials scientists working at(...)
AD : manmade modular megastructure
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The guest editors, Jonathan Schwinge and Ian Abley of the London based research organisation audacity, call for development on a bold scale. They argue that by rapidly super-sizing the built environment society is not made vulnerable to natural or man-made hazards, and that design innovation surpasses bio-mimicry. Designers can learn from materials scientists working at the smallest of scales, and from systems manufacturers with ambitions at the largest. This issue calls for creative thinking about typologies and topologies, and considers what that also means for Africa, China, and Russia. Megacities everywhere demand integration of global systems of transport, utilities and IT in gigantic structures, constantly upgraded, scraping both the sky and the ground, outward into the sea.
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Comment ça tient?
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Comment les constructions humaines, des abris rudimentaires aux plus grands édifices tiennent debout ? Dans cet ouvrage, Mario Salvadori énonce les principes constructifs communs à tous les bâtiments, distinguant les propriétés propres aux matériaux et à la technologie employés. Ainsi, grâce à une abondante illustration synthétique, l'auteur propose un panorama complet(...)
Comment ça tient?
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Comment les constructions humaines, des abris rudimentaires aux plus grands édifices tiennent debout ? Dans cet ouvrage, Mario Salvadori énonce les principes constructifs communs à tous les bâtiments, distinguant les propriétés propres aux matériaux et à la technologie employés. Ainsi, grâce à une abondante illustration synthétique, l'auteur propose un panorama complet des réalisations les plus significatives de l'histoire de l'architecture qui témoignent des prouesses passées et préfigurent les constructions de l'avenir : les pyramides, les gratte-ciel, les ponts, les dômes, les cathédrales... " Inspiré par l'instinct inné de l'homme qui le pousse à vouloir construire, j'ai étudié, enseigné et imaginé des structures pendant une partie de ma vie. Maintenant, j'écris pour partager avec mes lecteurs, la passion que j'éprouve pour leur perfection. Dans ce livre, chacun retrouvera l'historique des monuments les plus célèbres, et saura la façon dont ils ont été construits. " (Morio Salvadori, en 1980).
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