Skyscrapers : form & function.

Main entry:

Bennett, David, 1948-

Title & Author:

Skyscrapers : form & function.

Publication:

Description:

120 pages illustrations (chiefly color) 32 cm

Notes:
Six folded leaves.
Includes bibliographical references (page 120).
Tall stories : a day in the life of a skyscraper -- Soaring ambitions : the history of skyscrapers -- Vertical reality : building the Hongkong Bank.
Dust jacket.

Summary:

If this entire volume were as slickly pretty and travel-brochure trite as the opening chapter, 'A Day in the Life of a Skyscraper,' a facile look at Chicago's Sears Tower, the world's tallest, this book wouldn't have made it into this 'recommended only' review journal, but both Bennett's writing and the accompanying illustrations improve rapidly. Interestingly enough, this deepening of the book's intent and content coincides with a look at the inner workings of skyscrapers. Bennett ends up presenting a concise and informative history of the evolution of the skyscraper, accompanied by detailed photographs and illuminating schematics. He concentrates on distinctive and innovative structures, devoting an entire section to the conceptualization and construction of British architect Norman Foster's pioneering Hong Kong Bank, which was 'designed more like a bridge than a traditional building.' - Donna Seaman--BL 10/15/1995.

ISBN:

9780684803180
0684803186

Subject:

Skyscrapers.
Gratte-ciel.
skyscrapers.
Skyscrapers Design and construction.
Skyscrapers Case studies.

Added entries:

Steinkamp, James R.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 89827
Call No.: ID TH1611.B4; ID:95-B4710
Status: Available

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