Great Building Designs 1900 - Today

by Ian Graham

Overview

Discover the most amazing building designs since 1900. From the Empire State Building to modern design, this book charts the story of design that led to some amazing games and gadgets. We look at the needs that prompted their design,  the architects responsible for breaking boundariesand the technology that made them possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484626191
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Iconic Designs
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	970L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ian Graham is an experienced author of illustrated nonfiction books on a wide range of topics, including aviation and spaceflight. In 25 years, he has written more than 200 books and numerous magazine articles.

Table of Contents

Introducing Iconic Buildings 4

The Flatiron Building 6

The Empire State Building 8

Villa Savoye 10

Fallingwater 12

Architect in Focus: Frank Lloyd Wright 14

From Concept to Icon: The Pentagon 16

The Vehicle Assembly Building, Kennedy Space Center 20

From Concept to Icon: Sydney Opera House 22

The Willis Tower 26

The Lloyd's Building 28

Architect in Focus: Richard Rogers 30

The Petron as Towers 32

The Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao 34

Khan Shatyr 36

Burj Khalifa 38

The Shard 40

The Future of Building Design 42

Timeline 44

Glossary 45

Find Out More 46

Index 48

Interviews

Features timeline, detailed diagrams, historical information, glossary and index.

Editorial Reviews

...the clearly written text includes intriguing factoids as well as solid information about the buildings’ design and construction. A fine addition to the architecture shelves.

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