Great Modern Structures: 100 Years of Engineering Genius
People still speak of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but today's architectural and engineering marvels put them to shame. This new edition of Great Modern Structures profiles over 60 spectacular structures built over the last 100 years. From Dubai's Burg Khalifa--the world's tallest tower--to the Millau Viaduct Bridge in France, supported by concrete columns taller than the Eiffel Tower, this technically detailed, beautifully illustrated guide celebrates human ingenuity and daring.

 

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Great Modern Structures: 100 Years of Engineering Genius
People still speak of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but today's architectural and engineering marvels put them to shame. This new edition of Great Modern Structures profiles over 60 spectacular structures built over the last 100 years. From Dubai's Burg Khalifa--the world's tallest tower--to the Millau Viaduct Bridge in France, supported by concrete columns taller than the Eiffel Tower, this technically detailed, beautifully illustrated guide celebrates human ingenuity and daring.

 

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Great Modern Structures: 100 Years of Engineering Genius

Great Modern Structures: 100 Years of Engineering Genius

by David Littlefield, Will Jones
Great Modern Structures: 100 Years of Engineering Genius

Great Modern Structures: 100 Years of Engineering Genius

by David Littlefield, Will Jones
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Overview

People still speak of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but today's architectural and engineering marvels put them to shame. This new edition of Great Modern Structures profiles over 60 spectacular structures built over the last 100 years. From Dubai's Burg Khalifa--the world's tallest tower--to the Millau Viaduct Bridge in France, supported by concrete columns taller than the Eiffel Tower, this technically detailed, beautifully illustrated guide celebrates human ingenuity and daring.

 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781780970011
Publisher: Carlton Books
Publication date: 08/07/2012
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 9.30(w) x 11.20(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

David Littlefield regularly contributes to such periodicals as Building Design, Blueprint Design Week, and the RIBA Journal. He is the author of Modern Architecture: London.
 
Will Jones regularly contributes to newspapers, magazines, and books, including Dwell and Architecture, RA Magazine, Financial Times, and Cathedral: an Illustrated Guide.

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