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vii, 227 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, [1995], ©1995
Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, [1995], ©1995
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Picturing an exhibition : the family of man and 1950s America / Eric J. Sandeen.
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vii, 227 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Picturing an exhibition : the family of man and 1950s America / Eric J. Sandeen.
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Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, [1995], ©1995
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Thisbook takes readers on a tour of American architectural treasures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It provides the practical information such as addresses, phone numbers, visitor hours, and maps. Among the new buildings included in this edition are Walt Disney Concert Hall (Frank Gehry), Seattle Library (Rem Koolhaas), American Folk Art Museum (Tod(...)
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Thisbook takes readers on a tour of American architectural treasures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It provides the practical information such as addresses, phone numbers, visitor hours, and maps. Among the new buildings included in this edition are Walt Disney Concert Hall (Frank Gehry), Seattle Library (Rem Koolhaas), American Folk Art Museum (Tod(...)
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The architecture traveler : a guide to 263 key American buildings, revised edition
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Thisbook takes readers on a tour of American architectural treasures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It provides the practical information such as addresses, phone numbers, visitor hours, and maps. Among the new buildings included in this edition are Walt Disney Concert Hall (Frank Gehry), Seattle Library (Rem Koolhaas), American Folk Art Museum (Tod Williams/Billie Tsien), Contemporary Arts Center (Zaha Hadid), Milwaukee Art Museum (Santiago Calatrava), and the 'Solar Umbrella' House (Larry Scarpa/Angela Brooks).
The architecture traveler : a guide to 263 key American buildings, revised edition
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Thisbook takes readers on a tour of American architectural treasures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It provides the practical information such as addresses, phone numbers, visitor hours, and maps. Among the new buildings included in this edition are Walt Disney Concert Hall (Frank Gehry), Seattle Library (Rem Koolhaas), American Folk Art Museum (Tod Williams/Billie Tsien), Contemporary Arts Center (Zaha Hadid), Milwaukee Art Museum (Santiago Calatrava), and the 'Solar Umbrella' House (Larry Scarpa/Angela Brooks).
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May 2005, New York, London
May 2005, New York, London
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City Guides
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The architecture of India reflects both the cultural diversity of the subcontinent and its rich political and historical inheritance. In this guide, the various strands of this rich architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, are presented in word and picture. Readers are taken on a tour of Indus Valley civilization, early Vedic traditions,(...)
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The architecture of India reflects both the cultural diversity of the subcontinent and its rich political and historical inheritance. In this guide, the various strands of this rich architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, are presented in word and picture. Readers are taken on a tour of Indus Valley civilization, early Vedic traditions,(...)
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Introduction to Indian architecture
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The architecture of India reflects both the cultural diversity of the subcontinent and its rich political and historical inheritance. In this guide, the various strands of this rich architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, are presented in word and picture. Readers are taken on a tour of Indus Valley civilization, early Vedic traditions, Hindu, Jain, Mughal, regional, colonial and post-independencearchitectural styles, and thematic architecture, as well as specific monuments and buildings.
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The architecture of India reflects both the cultural diversity of the subcontinent and its rich political and historical inheritance. In this guide, the various strands of this rich architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, are presented in word and picture. Readers are taken on a tour of Indus Valley civilization, early Vedic traditions, Hindu, Jain, Mughal, regional, colonial and post-independencearchitectural styles, and thematic architecture, as well as specific monuments and buildings.
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June 2003, Singapore
June 2003, Singapore
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Arch Middle East
Arch Middle East
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Landscapes and structures: a personal inventory of Jürg Conzett, photographed by Martin Linsi
Landscapes and structures: a personal inventory of Jürg Conzett, photographed by Martin Linsi
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Landscapes and Structures is a visual tour of Switzerland's public structural landmarks through the personal view of the civil engineer Jurg Conzett. The book is published in conjunction with the Swiss pavilion at the Twelfth International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, which Conzett curated. Civil engineering structures comprise bridges, tunnels,(...)
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Landscapes and Structures is a visual tour of Switzerland's public structural landmarks through the personal view of the civil engineer Jurg Conzett. The book is published in conjunction with the Swiss pavilion at the Twelfth International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, which Conzett curated. Civil engineering structures comprise bridges, tunnels,(...)
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Landscapes and structures: a personal inventory of Jürg Conzett, photographed by Martin Linsi
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Landscapes and Structures is a visual tour of Switzerland's public structural landmarks through the personal view of the civil engineer Jurg Conzett. The book is published in conjunction with the Swiss pavilion at the Twelfth International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, which Conzett curated. Civil engineering structures comprise bridges, tunnels, passageways, and other built transport routes; and Conzett and photographer Martin Linsi aimed to showcase examples that demonstrate architectural aspirations and a special relationship to the landscape.
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Landscapes and Structures is a visual tour of Switzerland's public structural landmarks through the personal view of the civil engineer Jurg Conzett. The book is published in conjunction with the Swiss pavilion at the Twelfth International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, which Conzett curated. Civil engineering structures comprise bridges, tunnels, passageways, and other built transport routes; and Conzett and photographer Martin Linsi aimed to showcase examples that demonstrate architectural aspirations and a special relationship to the landscape.
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September 2012
September 2012
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Gardens
Gardens
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The Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate--bridges can be breathtakingly monumental structures, magnificent works of art, and vital arteries that make life vastly easier. In Bridges , eminent structural engineer David Blockley takes readers on a fascinating guided tour of bridge construction, ranging from the primitive rope bridges (now(...)
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The Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate--bridges can be breathtakingly monumental structures, magnificent works of art, and vital arteries that make life vastly easier. In Bridges , eminent structural engineer David Blockley takes readers on a fascinating guided tour of bridge construction, ranging from the primitive rope bridges (now(...)
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Bridges: the science and art of the world's most inspiring structures
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The Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate--bridges can be breathtakingly monumental structures, magnificent works of art, and vital arteries that make life vastly easier. In Bridges , eminent structural engineer David Blockley takes readers on a fascinating guided tour of bridge construction, ranging from the primitive rope bridges (now mainly found in adventure movies), to Roman aqueducts and the timber trestle railway bridges of the American West, to today's modern marvels, such as the Akashi-Kaiky.
Bridges: the science and art of the world's most inspiring structures
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The Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate--bridges can be breathtakingly monumental structures, magnificent works of art, and vital arteries that make life vastly easier. In Bridges , eminent structural engineer David Blockley takes readers on a fascinating guided tour of bridge construction, ranging from the primitive rope bridges (now mainly found in adventure movies), to Roman aqueducts and the timber trestle railway bridges of the American West, to today's modern marvels, such as the Akashi-Kaiky.
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June 2012
June 2012
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
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La maison protège le corps qui, à son tour, contient l'esprit. Elle doit apporter une sécurité et un réconfort à la fois au corps et à l'esprit. Tout comme le corps doit se sentir à l'aise avec l'esprit à l'intérieur de soi, un édifice doit nous procurer du confort, c'est-à-dire de la protection, et aussi nous offrir des lieux de réflexion et de méditation - une vraie(...)
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La maison protège le corps qui, à son tour, contient l'esprit. Elle doit apporter une sécurité et un réconfort à la fois au corps et à l'esprit. Tout comme le corps doit se sentir à l'aise avec l'esprit à l'intérieur de soi, un édifice doit nous procurer du confort, c'est-à-dire de la protection, et aussi nous offrir des lieux de réflexion et de méditation - une vraie(...)
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Tadao Ando: Du béton et d'autres secrets de l'architecture
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La maison protège le corps qui, à son tour, contient l'esprit. Elle doit apporter une sécurité et un réconfort à la fois au corps et à l'esprit. Tout comme le corps doit se sentir à l'aise avec l'esprit à l'intérieur de soi, un édifice doit nous procurer du confort, c'est-à-dire de la protection, et aussi nous offrir des lieux de réflexion et de méditation - une vraie réflexion sur le rapport de chacun avec le monde.
Tadao Ando: Du béton et d'autres secrets de l'architecture
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La maison protège le corps qui, à son tour, contient l'esprit. Elle doit apporter une sécurité et un réconfort à la fois au corps et à l'esprit. Tout comme le corps doit se sentir à l'aise avec l'esprit à l'intérieur de soi, un édifice doit nous procurer du confort, c'est-à-dire de la protection, et aussi nous offrir des lieux de réflexion et de méditation - une vraie réflexion sur le rapport de chacun avec le monde.
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September 2007
September 2007
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Architectural Theory
Architectural Theory
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Over the past 30 years, American-born Canadian artist Steve Higgins, has worked at the intersection of sculpture, architecture and the urban environment with large-scale temporary projects. Known for large exterior projects, this publication presents small-scale models and intaglio prints of invented urban locations that remind us how connected we are to the buildings and(...)
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Over the past 30 years, American-born Canadian artist Steve Higgins, has worked at the intersection of sculpture, architecture and the urban environment with large-scale temporary projects. Known for large exterior projects, this publication presents small-scale models and intaglio prints of invented urban locations that remind us how connected we are to the buildings and(...)
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Steve Higgins: all things considered - thoughts about cities and history, war and peace
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Over the past 30 years, American-born Canadian artist Steve Higgins, has worked at the intersection of sculpture, architecture and the urban environment with large-scale temporary projects. Known for large exterior projects, this publication presents small-scale models and intaglio prints of invented urban locations that remind us how connected we are to the buildings and infrastructures that surround us. Published to document a cross-country tour, this original monograph offers an original essay from each participating gallery.
Steve Higgins: all things considered - thoughts about cities and history, war and peace
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Over the past 30 years, American-born Canadian artist Steve Higgins, has worked at the intersection of sculpture, architecture and the urban environment with large-scale temporary projects. Known for large exterior projects, this publication presents small-scale models and intaglio prints of invented urban locations that remind us how connected we are to the buildings and infrastructures that surround us. Published to document a cross-country tour, this original monograph offers an original essay from each participating gallery.
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February 2011
February 2011
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Canadian art
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The High Line scavenger hunt
The High Line scavenger hunt
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Imagine: a public park that floats above the city, slicing the urban grey with its narrow green body. It winds its way through Manhattan, from the Meatpacking District to Chelsea to the Rail Yards. It is the beneficiary of millionaires, politicians, and citizens, who rescued it from demolition. Every tour book points here. Cities around the world clamor to reclaim their(...)
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Imagine: a public park that floats above the city, slicing the urban grey with its narrow green body. It winds its way through Manhattan, from the Meatpacking District to Chelsea to the Rail Yards. It is the beneficiary of millionaires, politicians, and citizens, who rescued it from demolition. Every tour book points here. Cities around the world clamor to reclaim their(...)
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The High Line scavenger hunt
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Imagine: a public park that floats above the city, slicing the urban grey with its narrow green body. It winds its way through Manhattan, from the Meatpacking District to Chelsea to the Rail Yards. It is the beneficiary of millionaires, politicians, and citizens, who rescued it from demolition. Every tour book points here. Cities around the world clamor to reclaim their own abandoned train tracks as parks, inspired by this success. This is High Line Park.
The High Line scavenger hunt
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Imagine: a public park that floats above the city, slicing the urban grey with its narrow green body. It winds its way through Manhattan, from the Meatpacking District to Chelsea to the Rail Yards. It is the beneficiary of millionaires, politicians, and citizens, who rescued it from demolition. Every tour book points here. Cities around the world clamor to reclaim their own abandoned train tracks as parks, inspired by this success. This is High Line Park.
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September 2018
September 2018
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Présentant plusieurs exemples remarquables en béton à Montréal, ce guide inclut une carte, des photographies originales, une introduction signée par France Vanlaethem et une cinquantaine d’édifices sélectionnés. // Featuring remarkable examples of concrete and Brutalist architecture in Montreal, this two-sided, bilingual guide by France Vanlaethem includes a map, original(...)
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Présentant plusieurs exemples remarquables en béton à Montréal, ce guide inclut une carte, des photographies originales, une introduction signée par France Vanlaethem et une cinquantaine d’édifices sélectionnés. // Featuring remarkable examples of concrete and Brutalist architecture in Montreal, this two-sided, bilingual guide by France Vanlaethem includes a map, original(...)
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Carte Montréal Béton / Concrete Montreal Map
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Présentant plusieurs exemples remarquables en béton à Montréal, ce guide inclut une carte, des photographies originales, une introduction signée par France Vanlaethem et une cinquantaine d’édifices sélectionnés. // Featuring remarkable examples of concrete and Brutalist architecture in Montreal, this two-sided, bilingual guide by France Vanlaethem includes a map, original photography, an introduction and details of fifty selected buildings, including celebrated concrete structures such as Habitat 67, Place Bonaventure, Tour de la Bourse, and a selection of Metro stations.
Carte Montréal Béton / Concrete Montreal Map
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Présentant plusieurs exemples remarquables en béton à Montréal, ce guide inclut une carte, des photographies originales, une introduction signée par France Vanlaethem et une cinquantaine d’édifices sélectionnés. // Featuring remarkable examples of concrete and Brutalist architecture in Montreal, this two-sided, bilingual guide by France Vanlaethem includes a map, original photography, an introduction and details of fifty selected buildings, including celebrated concrete structures such as Habitat 67, Place Bonaventure, Tour de la Bourse, and a selection of Metro stations.
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July 2019
July 2019
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City Guides
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Concrete Concept takes architecture admirers on a tour of the world's most impressive, celebrated and controversial Brutalist buildings. Featuring 50 international examples (built between the 1950s to 1970s), it skips from one country to the next to illustrate why utilitarian concrete buildings grew to become both the most hotly contested and fashionable architectural(...)
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Concrete Concept takes architecture admirers on a tour of the world's most impressive, celebrated and controversial Brutalist buildings. Featuring 50 international examples (built between the 1950s to 1970s), it skips from one country to the next to illustrate why utilitarian concrete buildings grew to become both the most hotly contested and fashionable architectural(...)
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Concrete concept: brutalist buildings around the world
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Concrete Concept takes architecture admirers on a tour of the world's most impressive, celebrated and controversial Brutalist buildings. Featuring 50 international examples (built between the 1950s to 1970s), it skips from one country to the next to illustrate why utilitarian concrete buildings grew to become both the most hotly contested and fashionable architectural style in history. Building descriptions cover key details about the building as well as a context for its original use, public reception and current status.
Concrete concept: brutalist buildings around the world
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Concrete Concept takes architecture admirers on a tour of the world's most impressive, celebrated and controversial Brutalist buildings. Featuring 50 international examples (built between the 1950s to 1970s), it skips from one country to the next to illustrate why utilitarian concrete buildings grew to become both the most hotly contested and fashionable architectural style in history. Building descriptions cover key details about the building as well as a context for its original use, public reception and current status.
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February 2016
February 2016
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Contemporary Architecture
Contemporary Architecture
