Collection: U.S. Architecture

Hardback

Main Details

Title Collection: U.S. Architecture
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michelle Galindo
SeriesCollection
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:512
Dimensions(mm): Height 290,Width 250
Category/GenreArchitectural structure and design
ISBN/Barcode 9783037680223
ClassificationsDewey:720.973
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrated in colour throughout with architectural plans and drawings

Publishing Details

Publisher Braun Publishing AG
Imprint Braun Publishing AG
Publication Date 9 November 2009
Publication Country Switzerland

Description

American architecture has created a symbol for itself in the skyscraper. It is a typology that seems to shout "Yes we can!", and the superpower lives by these words to this day. As a little boy, President Barack Obama dreamed of becoming an ar-chitect. Now, those who have fulfilled this dream demonstrate how architecture in the USA has moved on past the skyscraper. The generously illustrated volume from the trilingual Collection series reflects the complete bandwidth of the architecture of this vast nation. Top contemporary projects completed in the last few years have been selected, representing many different categories, including residential houses, office buildings and government buildings as well as sports facilities, research laboratories and museums.