David P. Billington
The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering
The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering
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The Tower and the Bridge explores the engineering aesthetics of celebrated structures, such as the Eiffel Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, and Pier Luigi Nervi, highlighting the technical concerns and artistic principles of structural engineer-artists.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
The Tower and the Bridge delve into the captivating world of engineering aesthetics, exploring the remarkable designs of iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, and Pier Luigi Nervi's concrete roofs. Authored by David Billington, this book offers a unique perspective on structural art, a field that stands apart from architecture and machine design. Through stunning photographs, Billington delves into the technical intricacies and artistic principles that underpin these renowned projects, showcasing the work of prominent structural engineer-artists such as Othmar Ammann, Félix Candela, Gustave Eiffel, Fazlur Khan, Robert Maillart, and John Roebling, among many others. This comprehensive work serves as a timeless introduction to the fundamental aesthetics of engineering, captivating readers with its insightful exploration and captivating visuals.
The Tower and the Bridge explore the captivating world of engineering aesthetics, delving into the remarkable designs of iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, and Pier Luigi Nervi's concrete roofs. Authored by David Billington, this book offers a unique perspective on structural art, a field that stands apart from architecture and machine design. Through stunning photographs, Billington delves into the technical intricacies and artistic principles that underpin these renowned projects, showcasing the work of prominent structural engineer-artists such as Othmar Ammann, Félix Candela, Gustave Eiffel, Fazlur Khan, Robert Maillart, and John Roebling, among many others. This comprehensive work serves as a timeless introduction to the fundamental aesthetics of engineering, captivating readers with its insightful exploration and captivating visuals.
Weight: 334g
Dimension: 140 x 215 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691236926
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