01795cam a22002777i 4500 7681 7681 OSt 20200317153610.0 141223s2015 nyua 000 0 eng d 9783791381268 BTCTA eng rda BTCTA BDX NZTPP NZHPC OCLCO YDXCP CDX UAB VP@ OCLCF OHX COO JPG OCLCQ DLC NA200 .B8675 2015 720.9 23 The buildings that revolutionized architecture / Florian Heine and Isabel Kuhl ; [translated from the German by Jane Michael]. 254 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm Why 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. Buildings. Buildings History. Architecture History. Architecture. fast Buildings. fast History. fast Kühl, Isabel. Heine, Florian. Michael, Jane. ddc 0 0 ddc 0 720_900000000000000_HEI 0 BMSCA BMSCA 2020-03-17 0 720.9 HEI AR-UG1553 2020-03-17 00:00:00 2020-03-17 UG Rack No : S -244