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Skyscrapers: A History of the World's Most Extraordinary Buildings

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Category: Hardcover Books

Uniquely designed to showcase images of the world's tallest buildings, this book explores the architecture, engineering, and cultural impact of more than 60 skyline defining buildings. Arranged chronologically by date of building construction, each informative profile includes stunning photos of the building's defining features along with building plans, diagrams, historical background, and technological information. Also includes in-depth looks at compelling topics in skyscraper design, including next steps in creating visionary cities of the future, and information on cutting-edge sustainable materials that help make these structures environmentally friendly. 176 pages.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Timothy ★★★★★

The chronological arrangement makes it easy to see how skyscraper design evolved, and the photography on those oversized pages is stunning. I've spent hours just flipping through it.

Ryan ★★★★★

I was blown away by the fold-out pages that let you see the full height of the Burj Khalifa next to older skyscrapers. The mix of engineering details and cultural stories makes it perfect for my coffee table.

Michael ★★★★★

The chronological arrangement really helps you see how skyscraper design evolved over time, and the photos of over 60 buildings are stunning. I've spent hours just flipping through it.