01749cam a22002537i 4500003000400000005001700004008004100021020001800062040010900080050002300189082001400212245013200226300004600358520090200404650001501306650002401321650002701345650002401372650002101396655001901417700002001436700002001456700001901476OSt20200317153610.0141223s2015    nyua          000 0 eng d  a9783791381268  aBTCTAbengerdacBTCTAdBDXdNZTPPdNZHPCdOCLCOdYDXCPdCDXdUABdVP@dOCLCFdOHXdCOOdJPGdOCLCQdDLC00aNA200b.B8675 201504a720.922304aThe buildings that revolutionized architecture /cFlorian Heine and Isabel Kuhl ; [translated from the German by Jane Michael].  a254 pages :bcolor illustrations ;c28 cm  aWhy do some buildings stand the test of time? What makes a building unique, or groundbreaking? How do function, environment, and technology impact an architect's vision? These questions and more are succinctly addressed in this wide-ranging tour of 100 of the world's most important man-made structures. This compilation spans the ancient to the modern eras and represents nearly every continent. Gorgeous photographs of each building are featured in double-page spreads, which include concise texts offering fascinating histories and contextual information, as well as biographies of the architects. The book also includes a glossary at the back of the book that explains important terms. An invaluable introduction to the world of architecture, this book guides readers through every milestone of architectural triumph - be it an ancient city, modern sports arena, cathedral, or office building. 0aBuildings. 0aBuildingsxHistory. 0aArchitecturexHistory. 7aArchitecture.2fast 7aBuildings.2fast 7aHistory.2fast1 aKühl, Isabel.1 aHeine, Florian.1 aMichael, Jane.