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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Architect Builds Visible History. Vincent Scully Which architect designed the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty? Who put a Chippendale pediment atop a skyscraper and quickly created a landmark of contemporary architecture? Who was the only American architect to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War? Which architect designed a castle in California for William Randolph Hearst? Master Builders answers these and scores of other questions about more than 100 architects and builders who have left indelible marks on American architecture. This unique guide puts faces with America's most well-known and loved buildings--from the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument through the first skyscrapers and landmarks of the Post-Modern movement. Why should you want to know more about these architects? asks Roger K. Lewis in his introduction. The reason is simple. You are undeniably connected to the built environment that you inhabit, use, see and respond to. You affect building design, and building design affects you. Can you pair these master builders with their works? Frank Lloyd Wright U.S. Capitol Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Central Park Adler and Sullivan University of Virginia Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Glass House William Thornton Home Insurance Building Orson Squire Fowler Fallingwater H. H. Richardson CBS Building Frederick Law Olmsted San Simeon James Renwick Seagram Building Robert Mills Trinity Church, Boston I. M. Pei Salk Institute Julia Morgan Sears Tower Eero Saarinen Smithsonian Castle Cass Gilbert John E. Kennedy Library McKim, Mead and White U.S. Supreme Court Louis I. Kahn Chicago Stock Exchange Thomas Jefferson Octagonal Houses Philip Johnson Pennsylvania Station William Le Baron Jenney Washington Monument.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Architect Builds Visible History. Vincent Scully Which architect designed the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty? Who put a Chippendale pediment atop a skyscraper and quickly created a landmark of contemporary architecture? Who was the only American architect to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War? Which architect designed a castle in California for William Randolph Hearst? Master Builders answers these and scores of other questions about more than 100 architects and builders who have left indelible marks on American architecture. This unique guide puts faces with America's most well-known and loved buildings--from the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument through the first skyscrapers and landmarks of the Post-Modern movement. Why should you want to know more about these architects? asks Roger K. Lewis in his introduction. The reason is simple. You are undeniably connected to the built environment that you inhabit, use, see and respond to. You affect building design, and building design affects you. Can you pair these master builders with their works? Frank Lloyd Wright U.S. Capitol Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Central Park Adler and Sullivan University of Virginia Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Glass House William Thornton Home Insurance Building Orson Squire Fowler Fallingwater H. H. Richardson CBS Building Frederick Law Olmsted San Simeon James Renwick Seagram Building Robert Mills Trinity Church, Boston I. M. Pei Salk Institute Julia Morgan Sears Tower Eero Saarinen Smithsonian Castle Cass Gilbert John E. Kennedy Library McKim, Mead and White U.S. Supreme Court Louis I. Kahn Chicago Stock Exchange Thomas Jefferson Octagonal Houses Philip Johnson Pennsylvania Station William Le Baron Jenney Washington Monument.…

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Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Fourth Printing. Softcover, 203 pp., historic photos and drawings throughout. Answers questions about more than 100 architects and builders who have left indelible marks on American architecture. Light wear with bottom corner crease on front cover, no owner names or gift notes, clean text, tight binding.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Slight cover wear, owner's name inside, otherwise Very Good condition. Content clean, binding strong. Index of architects, suggested readings, sources. Black & white illustrations.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 1st. 203 pages, illustrations; 26 x 11 cm. National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States. Arranged chronologically, by architect. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Back cover slightly creased. Age toning. Size: 4to.

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Condizione: As New. : Este libro es una guía de los arquitectos americanos más famosos y sus obras. Con fotografías e ilustraciones, responde a preguntas sobre más de 100 arquitectos y constructores que han dejado huellas indelebles en la arquitectura americana. Esta guía única pone rostros a los edificios más conocidos y queridos de América, desde el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos y el Monumento a Washington hasta los primeros rascacielos y los hitos del movimiento posmoderno. EAN: 9780891331117 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Otros Título: Master Builders: A Guide to Famous American Architects Autor: Roger K. Lewis Editorial: Preservation Press Idioma: en Páginas: 203 Formato: tapa blanda.…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Used - Very Good. 'The Architect Builds Visible History.' Vincent Scully Which architect designed the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty? Who put a Chippendale pediment atop a skyscraper and quickly created a landmark of contemporary architecture? Who was the only American architect to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War? Which architect designed a castle in California for William Randolph Hearst? Master Builders answers these and scores of other questions about more than 100 architects and builders who have left indelible marks on American architecture. This unique guide puts faces with America's most well-known and loved buildings--from the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument through the first skyscrapers and landmarks of the Post-Modern movement. 'Why should you want to know more about these architects?' asks Roger K. Lewis in his introduction. 'The reason is simple. You are undeniably connected to the built environment that you inhabit, use, see and respond to. You affect building design, and building design affects you.' Can you pair these master builders with their works? Frank Lloyd Wright U.S. Capitol Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Central Park Adler and Sullivan University of Virginia Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Glass House William Thornton Home Insurance Building Orson Squire Fowler Fallingwater H. H. Richardson CBS Building Frederick Law Olmsted San Simeon James Renwick Seagram Building Robert Mills Trinity Church, Boston I. M. Pei Salk Institute Julia Morgan Sears Tower Eero Saarinen Smithsonian 'Castle' Cass Gilbert John E. Kennedy Library McKim, Mead and White U.S. Supreme Court Louis I. Kahn Chicago Stock Exchange Thomas Jefferson Octagonal Houses Philip Johnson Pennsylvania Station William Le Baron Jenney Washington Monument BEAUTIFUL COPY!!! Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.…

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paperback. Condizione: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Unmarked text. Some edge wear. Heart sticker on back cover. Black-and-white illustrations. A collection of essays. Architect includes William Thornton, Charles Bulfinch, Thomas Jefferson, John Haviland, James Renwich, Frederick Law Olmsted, Frank Furness, Frank Lloyd Wright, Bernard Maybeck, I. M. Pei and others. 204p. Index. Measures 4.25x10 inches.…

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