Calatrava Bridges by Alexander Tzonis

Calatrava Bridges by Alexander Tzonis

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Over the last two decades, Santiago Calatrava has revolutionized the idea of bridges from utilitarian, mechanical instruments into elegant objects that combine technology with poetry to enhance the sense of place and community of their settings.

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Calatrava Bridges by Alexander Tzonis

Over the last two decades, Santiago Calatrava has revolutionized the idea of bridges from utilitarian, mechanical instruments into elegant objects that combine technology with poetry to enhance the sense of place and community of their settings. This presentation of thirty of the master architect's celebrated bridges around the world features his iconic creations alongside never-before-published projects, all shown off to stunning effect in crisp colour photography and clear line drawings.
Alexander Tzonis is professor of architectural theory at the Technical University of Delft. He is the author of Santiago Calatrava: The Poetics of Movement and Le Cotbusler: The Poetics of Machine and Metaphor, both published by Thames & Hudson. Rebeca Caso Donadei conducts research in the Design Knowledge Systems Centre in the Department of Architecture at the University of Delft.
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ISBN 13 9780500285794
ISBN 10 0500285799
Title Calatrava Bridges
Author Alexander Tzonis
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2005-10-17
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.