The famous American architect's fascinating look at the early years of his pioneering work, which lead to his being called the "father of the skyscraper." Includes a wealth of projects, insights, and evaluations, as well as 34 plates. An essential tool in gaining an understanding of the roots of modern American architecture. Reprint of the American Institute of Architects, New York, 1924 edition.
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Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan and the Skyscraper by Donald Hoffmann Abundant insights into early development of the skyscraper and the influence of two master builders. Rare photos, floor plans of Sullivan's Wainwright Building in St. Louis, Wright's Larkin building in Buffalo, others.
The Architecture of McKim, Mead & White in Photographs, Plans and Elevations by McKim, Mead & White First one-volume paperback edition of one of the most important documents in American architecture. 430 photos and over 250 line illustrations depict 130 structures in New York and other American cities, designed by celebrated firm.
The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893: A Photographic Record by Stanley Appelbaum 128 rare, vintage photographs: 200 buildings — 79 of foreign governments, 38 of U.S. states — the original ferris wheel, first midway, Edison's kinetoscope, much more. 128 black-and-white photographs. Captions. Map. Index.
Henry Hobson Richardson and His Works by Mariana Griswold Van Rensselaer First important study of leading 19th-century architect, the pioneer of Romanesque Revival. Plans, photographs, drawings, and detailed discussions of all of Richardson's major buildings, including Trinity Church in Boston, Harvard Law School, and many others.
Spectacle in the White City by Stanley Appelbaum, Peter B. Hales A splendid tribute to The World's Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893, this volume offers a grand photographic record, printed in duotone in a sweeping landscape format. Includes essays and captions by a noted historian. 128 photographs.
The Power of Buildings, 1920-1950: A Master Draftsman's Record by Hugh Ferriss An influential architect and draftsman presents a guided tour of three decades of American buildings. Sixty striking drawings, accompanied by informative captions, offer views of Taliesin West, Lever House, and other landmarks.
The Metropolis of Tomorrow by Hugh Ferriss The metropolis of the future — as perceived by architect Hugh Ferriss in 1929 — was both generous and prophetic in vision. This illustrated essay on the modern city and its future features 59 illustrations.
Masterpieces of American Architecture by Edward Warren Hoak, Willis Humphrey Church Splendid survey of buildings from 1900 to 1930 features works by McKim, Mead & White; Pope; Platt; Gilbert; others. The Boston Public Library, Lincoln Memorial, Woolworth Building, many more. 189 photos. 77 black-and-white illustrations.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Recollections by Those Who Knew Him by Edgar Tafel Multifaceted view of Wright compiled by former apprentice includes candid comments from those who knew him best. "An intimate, humanizing portrait." — Publishers Weekly. Photos. Foreword by Tom Wolfe.
The Origins of Modern Architecture by Eric Uhlfelder These 22 articles, published from 1891 to 1914 in the distinguished magazine Architectural Record, offer a fascinating look at the birth of the skyscraper, Frank Lloyd Wright's innovations, and much more. Over 250 black-and-white illustrations.
Understanding Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architecture by Donald Hoffmann Insightful study of principles of Wright's architecture. Over 120 photos, plans, and illustrations of Robie House, Fallingwater, Taliesin, other masterworks.
The City of Tomorrow and Its Planning by Le Corbusier, Frederick Etchells The great revolutionary architect's probing analysis of urban problems and their origins, and his bold solutions, which include the "Voisin" scheme for the center of Paris. Over 210 illustrations and halftones.
Towards a New Architecture by Le Corbusier Pioneering manifesto by founder of "International School." Technical and aesthetic theories, views of industry, economics, relation of form to function, "mass-production split," and much more. Profusely illustrated.
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