Skyscraper by Eric Höweler
No other building type captures the imagination like the skyscraper. Here, Eric Höweler presents convincing evidence that the future of tall buildings is as secure today as it was over one hundred years ago. Described and accompanied by striking full-colour photography are over fifty new constructions that punctuate the skylines of the major cities around the world. Incisive essays delve into cutting-edge skyscraper design and building, as well as offering a brief history of the skyscraper, the evolution of the ‘green’ or sustainable skyscraper, their symbolism and design, and the meteoric rise of the skyscraper in Asia. A special section is devoted to the designs for Ground Zero, including never-before-published drawings and plans. Far from being a dying form, the skyscraper continues to exert a huge influence on the international landscape, and a continued reinvention of the form awaits us in the next decade.
'For wow factor alone, this book is a great flick through' - Blueprint
'Scholarly and beautifully illustrated' - The Leeds Guide
'Scholarly and beautifully illustrated' - The Leeds Guide
Eric Höweler is an architect and co-founder of the award-winning design firm Höweler+Yoon Architecture with partner Meejin Yoon.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780500284469 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500284466 |
| Title | Skyscraper |
| Author | Eric Höweler |
| Series | Architecture Design Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |