160 pages with 263 illustrations 141 in color The evolution of the skyscraper reveals a fascinating success story that began near the end of the 19th century Not only have skyscrapers fundamentally transformed our cities, they have also drastically altered the way we perceive architecture Alongside the ongoing contest to erect the world's tallest озвщх building, skyscrapers are associated with a large number of architectonic, technological, ecological, and urban aspects Buildings by architects such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, I M Pei, Philip Johnson, or Norman Foster are genuine milestones, setting the standards according to which future high-rise buildings will be measured No other form of construction can replace skyscrapers as a response to the exponentially increasing need for space in the centers of the world's metropolises The present moment seems to be a well-chosen time to reconsider the developmental history of the high-rise, to examine its most significant specimens, and to venture a look into the future of this unique type of building Revised edition Иллюстрации Автор Andres Lepik.  CarradiИздательство: Prestel, 2008 г Суперобложка, 160 стр ISBN 978-3-7913-3992-4 Язык: Английский Формат: 245x345 Мелованная бумага, Цветные иллюстрации.