Go behind the façades and finishes to understand how fifty of the world’s most iconic and important buildings were constructed
See InsideEncompassing ancient palaces and glorious cathedrals, futuristic homes and striking skyscrapers, Architecture Inside + Out examines fifty of the world’s most impressive buildings and uncovers their structural secrets. By researching original plans, notes and drawings, this book reveals the expertise and original intentions behind these magnificent creations, simulating the experience of spending time with the architects themselves.
Architecture Inside + Out also looks beyond the bricks and mortar to explore the principal spaces within. Unique isometric cutaways, floor plans, site plans, cross-sections and elevations reveal the inner structures that are not visible to the naked eye, enabling you to understand these remarkable structures in comprehensive detail. The selection includes everything from small domestic spaces, such as Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, to impressive art galleries, such as the Louvre in Paris, and historic places of worship, such as the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
'A perfect gift for architecture buffs or simply curious readers who’d like know more about the monuments they encounter'
French Property News
'Photographs of striking interiors enable readers to scrutinize the most awe-inspiring aspects of these structures'
Timeless Travels
Format: PLC (with jacket)
Size: 25.0 x 25.0 cm
Extent: 304 pp
Publication date: 1 February 2018
ISBN: 9780500343371