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Crown Publishing Group 2003; US$ 19.00The Roaring Twenties in New York was a time of exuberant ambition, free-flowing optimism, an explosion of artistic expression in the age of Prohibition. New York was the city that embodied the spirit and strength of a newly powerful America. In 1924, in the vibrant heart of Manhattan, a fierce rivalry was born. Two architects, William Van Alen... more...
Transportable Environments 3
Taylor and Francis 2005; US$ 100.95The latest volume in this popular series of books which explores the theoretical basis for temporary and transportable structures where permanence is either not possible or desirable. The book provides insight into the wide range of uses of these structures, the varied forms they take and the concerns and ideas for future development, focusing on... more...
Manhattan Skyscrapers
Springer 2005; US$ 45.00New York City is a lot of things, but most of all it's a city of skyscrapers. From the cake-icing Gothic detailing of the Woolworth Building to the shimmering Art Deco of the Chrysler Building, tall buildings make Manhattan the ideal image of a city. "Manhattan Skyscrapers was the first book to document the highs and highers of the Big Apple's... more...
Modern Movement Heritage
Taylor and Francis 1998; US$ 110.00This collection of essays serves as an introduction to modern architectural heritage and the specific problems related to the conservation of modern structures. It covers policy, planning and construction. A selection of case studies elaborates on these issues and illustrates how problems have been addressed. This volume celebrates the first 5... more...
Transportable Environments 2
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 130.00This book explores aspects of the historical and theoretical basis for temporary and transportable environments and provides an insight into the wide range of functions that they are used for today, the varied forms they take and the concerns and ideas for their future development. Themes in the book range from wide-ranging topical issues like the... more...
Textile Hullen Bauen mit biegeweichen Tragelementen
Wiley 2008; US$ 105.00Textile Hüllen sind Ausdruck einer intensiven Auseinandersetzung von Planern mit dem Thema Haut in der Architektur. Fortschritte in der Entwurfsmethodik, Werkstofftechnik, Bauteilentwicklung und Montageplanung im Technologiefeld Hoch-Leichtbau ermöglichen zunehmend anspruchsvollere Anwendungen von Textilen Hüllen mit raumbildender und... more...
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