10 POLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKYSCRAPER»
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skyscraper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
skyscraper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in Polish literature.
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The Skyscraper and the City: The Woolworth Building and the Making ...
Here, in the first history of this great urban landmark, Gail Fenske argues that its design serves as a compelling lens through which to view the distinctive urban culture of Progressive-era New York.
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Skyscrapers: Inside and Out
Describes the design, construction, and operation of famous skyscrapers.
The author's essays on the cultural, technological, and social factors governing skyscraper design serve as general introductions to thematic groupings of the best contemporary skyscrapers from the last decade.
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The Pig and the Skyscraper: Chicago : a History of Our Future
D'Eramo presents an invigorating history that transforms the way we think about the city and the development of American capitalism.
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Skyscrapers: A Social History of the Very Tall Building in America
This history of skyscrapers examines how these tall buildings affected the cityscape and the people who worked in, lived in, and visited them.
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Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, and the Skyscraper
This profusely illustrated work offers abundant insights into the early development of the skyscraper and the influence of two master builders who played key roles in its evolution.
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Skyscrapers: Structure and Design
An investigation of thirty skyscrapers from around the world--both recently built and under construction--that explains the structural principles behind their creation
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Skyscraper: The Politics and Power of Building New York City in the ...
Flowers narrates this modern tale by closely examining the creation and reception of three significant sites: the Empire State Building, the Seagram Building, and the World Trade Center.
Elise Lemire, Benjamin Flowers,
2012
Sidebars within the main body of this illuminating text discuss some of the star architects, such as Louis Sullivan and Mies van der Rohe, who designed and then constructed these soaring towers.
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The American Skyscraper: Cultural Histories
Focuses on the various histories that intersect around and within the skyscraper.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKYSCRAPER»
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Phillie Phanatic, 76ers mascot rappel down city skyscraper
The beloved team mascot rappelled 31 stories down the face of a skyscraper on Friday. That's a 418-foot drop. The event was a fundraiser for the Philadelphia ... «Business Insider, Oct 15»
London's Walkie Talkie skyscraper is voted the ugliest and most …
A London skyscraper dubbed the Walkie Talkie has been voted the most hated building in Britain. The tower – which is officially known as 20 Fenchurch Street ... «Daily Mail, Sep 15»
Building Beyoncé: New Australian skyscraper under construction …
An Australian architecture firm has cited the pop star Beyoncé as the inspiration behind a new skyscraper they're constructing in the heart of Melbourne's ... «National Post, Jul 15»
Beyoncé-inspired skyscraper to be built in Melbourne
Australian firm Elenberg Fraser has won planning approval for a 226-metre-high Melbourne skyscraper that will feature a curvaceous form taken from a music ... «Dezeen, Jul 15»
Chinese construction firm erects 57-storey skyscraper in 19 days
A Chinese construction company is claiming to be the world's fastest builder after erecting a 57-storey skyscraper in 19 working days in central China. «The Guardian, Apr 15»
Window cleaners spin out of control on Shanghai skyscraper
Window cleaners spin out of control on Shanghai skyscraper ... after their platform spun out of control and crashed into the side of a Shanghai skyscraper. «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
The skyscraper that does not cast a shadow
They would also aim to avoid a repeat of the so-called Walkie Talkie skyscraper in Fenchurch Street, London, which in 2013 caused damage to surrounding cars ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
Fire rips through Torch skyscraper in Dubai
A fire has swept through the Torch skyscraper in Dubai, one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. Strong winds helped the blaze to spread across the ... «BBC News, Feb 15»
See How Terrifying the World's Tallest Roller Coaster Is Going to Be
'The Skyscraper' is part of Skyplex Orlando and features a 570 ft climb before dropping its riders into spins, loops and dives. It will open to thrill-seekers in 2017, ... «TIME, Nov 14»
Paris row after Triangle skyscraper rejected
Amid politically charged scenes, Paris city council has narrowly rejected a plan to build the historic city's first skyscraper since a height restriction was imposed in ... «BBC News, Nov 14»