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These instantly recognisable buildings are symbols of national and metropolitan pride. Together, they provide insights into the role of civic architecture.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Phaidon Press
Other Authors:	Burry, Mark, Powell, Ken, 1947-, Drew, Philip, 1943-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : Phaidon, 1999.
Series:	Architecture 3s.
Subjects:	Sagrada Família (Church : Barcelona, Spain) Gaudí, Antoni, > 1852-1926 > Criticism and interpretation. Sydney Opera House. Utzon, Jørn, > 1918-2008 > Criticism and interpretation. Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.) Warren & Wetmore > Criticism and interpretation. Church architecture > Spain > Barcelona. Railroad stations > New York (State) > New York. Public architecture. Architecture, Modern > 19th century. Architecture, Modern > 20th century. Architecture, Modern. Gaudí, Antoni, > 1852-1926. Utzon, Jørn, > 1918- Warren & Wetmore. Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia (Barcelone, Espagne) Architecture > 19e siècle. Architecture > 20e siècle. Architecture publique. Architecture chrétienne > Espagne > Barcelone. Gares > New York (État) > New York. Gaudí, Antoni, > 1852-1926 Utzon, Jørn, > 1918-2008 Sydney Opera House Warren & Wetmore Architecture, Modern Church architecture Public architecture Railroad stations New York (State) > New York Spain > Barcelona Kerkgebouwen. Sagrada Familia. Operagebouwen. Stationsgebouwen. Grand Central Terminal. 1800-1999 Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Table of Contents:

Antoni Gaudí : Expiatory Church of the Sagrada Família, Barcelona 1882- / Mark Burry
Warren and Wetmore : Grand Central Terminal, New York City, 1903-13 / Kenneth Powell
Jørn Utzon : Sydney Opera House, Sydney 1957-73 / Philip Drew.