The buildings that revolutionized architecture /

Why do some buildings stand the test of time? What makes a building unique, or groundbreaking? How do function, environment and technology impact an architect's vision? These questions and more are succinctly addressed in this wide-ranging tour of 100 of the world's most important man-made...

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Other Authors: Kühl, Isabel, Heine, Florian
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Munich ; New York : Prestel Verlag, [2015]
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