Architecture inside-out : understanding how buildings work / John Zukowsky & Robbie Polley.

Taking readers behind architecture's facades and finishes, this charmingly illustrated book explores how some of the most important buildings in the world were constructed. Specially commissioned isometric drawings present the essential structural elements of the world's masterpiece buildi...

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Main Authors: Zukowsky, John, 1948- (Author), Polley, Robbie (Author, Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; Paris ; London ; Milan : Rizzoli, 2018.
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Summary:Taking readers behind architecture's facades and finishes, this charmingly illustrated book explores how some of the most important buildings in the world were constructed. Specially commissioned isometric drawings present the essential structural elements of the world's masterpiece buildings that are not visible to the naked eye. These illustrations are displayed alongside plans, details, and photographs, all of which are clear and accessible, yet accurate and elegant enough to satisfy the most discerning eye.
Item Description:"A Quintessence Book."
Physical Description:303 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0847861805
9780847861804