How to Read Skyscrapers

How to Read Skyscrapers
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Total Pages : 259
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ISBN-10 : 9781782406495
ISBN-13 : 1782406492
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Book Synopsis How to Read Skyscrapers by : Edward Denison

Download or read book How to Read Skyscrapers written by Edward Denison and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, the story of the skyscraper has been defined by our desire for ascendance--politically, militarily, economically, religiously, culturally, and, of course, physically. These spectacular superstructures epitomise more than architectural aspiration, they excite the imagination and inspire awe. The scope of the book is deliberately broad with a thematic first section and a geographical second section. Conceptual chapters, introduce the origins of our desire to build high and explore the skyscraper's role in fuelling our imaginations through different modes of cultural expression. How To Read Skyscrapers offers a deep and rich understanding of the skyscraper by providing a comprehensive account of this unique and captivating building-type, from its origins in myth and legend to its future potential in satisfying humankind's needs and aspirations.


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