Collection : U.S. architecture ; architektur der U.S.A ; architecture des États-Unis

• Date de parution : 17/11/2009
• Editeur : Braun
• EAN : 9783037680223
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : 512
• Collection : (-)
• Genre : Enseignement universitaire
• Thème : Universitaire, ouvrages de références, Essais, Livres en langue étrangère
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

Contemporary architecture in the U.S.A. today presents a fascinating interplay of a multitude of regionalisms and architectural traditions with current national and international trends. Accordingly, Collection: U.S. Architecture presents projects by smaller offices with a regional focus, as... Voir plus

Contemporary architecture in the U.S.A. today presents a fascinating interplay of a multitude of regionalisms and architectural traditions with current national and international trends. Accordingly, Collection: U.S. Architecture presents projects by smaller offices with a regional focus, as well as by globally operating stars.



From the portraits of a variety of construction projects, including high rises, museums, country estates, sports complexes, and sacral buildings, emerges a picture that presents the special and unique characteristics that distinguish the architecture between Pacific and Atlantic.



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Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA (Daniel Libeskind)

Switch Building in New York, NY, (nARCHITECTS)

Des Moines Public Library, IA (David Chipperfields Architects)

Cube Tower in Miami, FL (Oppenheim)

The Prayer Chapel in Phoenix, AZ (DeBartolo Architects)