The Shard by Kenneth Powell

The Shard by Kenneth Powell

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Designed by the internationally renowned architect Renzo Piano and developed by Irvine Sellar, The Shard is one of the worlds most striking skyscrapers and is now, at 310m, the tallest building in Western Europe. This guide sets The Shard in the context of Southwark, before outlining the design principles and construction story of the building.

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The Shard by Kenneth Powell

Designed by the internationally renowned architect Renzo Piano and developed by Irvine Sellar, The Shard is one of the worlds most striking skyscrapers and is now, at 310m, the tallest building in Western Europe. This guide sets The Shard in the context of Southwark, before outlining the design principles and construction story of the building.
Kenneth Powell is an architectural historian, critic and consultant. He has written extensively on 20th-century and contemporary British architecture, and is the author of books on the work of Norman Foster, Richard Rogers and other major British architects. He is an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and has served on the Council of the Architectural Association.
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ISBN 13 9780500343074
ISBN 10 0500343071
Title The Shard
Author Kenneth Powell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2015-03-30
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.