Contemporary architecture in Washington, D.C. / Claudia D. Kousoulas, George W. Kousoulas ; photography by George W. Kousoulas.

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Kousoulas, Claudia D.

Title & Author:

Contemporary architecture in Washington, D.C. / Claudia D. Kousoulas, George W. Kousoulas ; photography by George W. Kousoulas.

Publication:

Description:

312 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 305) and index.
Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Architecture and Urbanism -- Chapter 2: Downtown -- Chapter 3: Georgetown -- Chapter 4: Capitol Hill -- Chapter 5: Northwest -- Chapter 6: Southwest -- Chapter 7: Rest of the District -- Chapter 8: Maryland -- Chapter 9: Virginia -- Chapter 10: Houses.

Summary:

"Washington, D.C. lives in our minds as museums and monuments, capitals and columns, but beyond the timeless monuments of white stone history thrives a city that has moved into the modern and postmodern age. In text and photos, this guide goes beyond the grand avenues to explore remarkable works of contemporary architecture that reinterpret historical styles and reconcile with Washington's monumental plan. Contemporary Architecture in Washington, D.C. features more than 20 detailed maps and includes photographs of almost 300 buildings, from the waterfront in Georgetown to the town houses of Capitol Hill, from the luxurious residences of Bethesda to the towering office buildings of Crystal City. As a national capital, Washington is a showplace for the best and the latest works by internationally recognized modern masters and talented local firms as well. Beyond buildings, Contemporary Architecture in Washington, D.C. explores new communities and developments in the Washington suburbs and in essays examines the particular forces of style, politics, economics, and history that have come together to form the American capital. Washington is a city of metaphor. From its very streets, the city speaks of democracy and nationhood. The impact of these metaphors comes from a repeated architectural language that is constantly being rewritten to reflect history and our interpretation of it."--Back cover

ISBN:

0891332588
9780891332589
047114374X (pbk.)
9780471143741 (pbk.)

Subject:

Architecture, Modern 20th century.
Architecture Washington Region.
Architecture 20e siècle.
Architecture.
Architecture, Modern.
Buildings.
Washington (D.C.) Buildings, structures, etc.
Washington (D.C.)
Washington (D.C.) Region.

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Kousoulas, George W.

Holdings:

Location: Library study room 89024
Call No.: ID NA735.W3 K6 REF; ID:95-B4548
Status: Available

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