Chicago's Famous Buildings: Third Edition, Revised And Enlarged
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Few cities in the world can claim an architectural legacy as bold and transformative as Chicago, and Chicago's Famous Buildings stands as the definitive guide to the structures that made it a global capital of design. Edited by Ira J. Bach, this revised and enlarged third edition presents an authoritative survey of the city's most celebrated landmarks — from the pioneering steel-frame skyscrapers of the late nineteenth century to the soaring modernist towers that redefined the twentieth-century skyline — chronicling each building's history, architectural significance, and place within the urban fabric of one of America's greatest cities. Beyond a mere catalogue of structures, this indispensable reference illuminates the broader story of how Chicago became the birthplace of modern architecture, detailing the visionary contributions of Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, Mies van der Rohe, and a constellation of other masters who shaped the built environment. Bach's editorial hand is precise and scholarly yet deeply accessible, making this volume an essential companion for architects, historians, students, and curious visitors alike. Whether you are walking the Magnificent Mile or studying the evolution of the American metropolis from afar, this guide leaves you with an irresistible urge to stand at the foot of these giants and look up.
Author: Ira J. Bach
Format: Paperback
Genre: Architecture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few cities in the world can claim an architectural legacy as bold and transformative as Chicago, and Chicago's Famous Buildings stands as the definitive guide to the structures that made it a global capital of design. Edited by Ira J. Bach, this revised and enlarged third edition presents an authoritative survey of the city's most celebrated landmarks — from the pioneering steel-frame skyscrapers of the late nineteenth century to the soaring modernist towers that redefined the twentieth-century skyline — chronicling each building's history, architectural significance, and place within the urban fabric of one of America's greatest cities. Beyond a mere catalogue of structures, this indispensable reference illuminates the broader story of how Chicago became the birthplace of modern architecture, detailing the visionary contributions of Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, Mies van der Rohe, and a constellation of other masters who shaped the built environment. Bach's editorial hand is precise and scholarly yet deeply accessible, making this volume an essential companion for architects, historians, students, and curious visitors alike. Whether you are walking the Magnificent Mile or studying the evolution of the American metropolis from afar, this guide leaves you with an irresistible urge to stand at the foot of these giants and look up.