Architecture Inside + Out: 50 Iconic Buildings in Detail

Architecture Inside + Out explores fifty of the world's most impressive buildings and reveals their structural secrets through detailed illustrations and accessible text. It also looks beyond the bricks and mortar to explore the principal spaces within, such as the Parthenon, Colosseum, Centre Pompidou, Habitat 67, and Capitol Building.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 01 February 2018
\n Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Architecture is an integral part of history and culture, shaping the world around us. From ancient palaces and majestic cathedrals to futuristic homes and striking skyscrapers, architecture continues to inspire and influence. In Architecture Inside + Out, we take a journey into the world of fifty remarkable buildings, exploring their structural secrets through detailed illustrations and clear, accessible text.

By researching original plans, notes, and drawings, this book reveals the expertise and original intentions behind these magnificent creations, allowing readers to simulate the experience of spending time with the architects themselves.

However, a building truly comes alive when it is inhabited, and Architecture Inside + Out goes beyond the bricks and mortar to explore the principal spaces within. Photographs of striking interiors enable readers to scrutinize the most awe-inspiring aspects of these structures.

In this book, you will discover the construction techniques used in ancient wonders like the Parthenon and Colosseum, the color-coding behind the exposed skeleton of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the vision behind the Brutalist housing complex, Habitat 67, in Canada, and the architectural significance of the Capitol Building in Washington, the seat of the United States Congress.

Architecture Inside + Out is a captivating exploration of the world's architectural marvels, providing a deeper understanding of the art and science behind these iconic structures. Whether you are an architect, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of design, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the fascinating world of architecture.

\n Weight: 1670g\n
Dimension: 260 x 258 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780500343371\n \n