Synopses & Reviews
Showcasing prominent commercial structures and the talented architects who brought them to life, these pictorial histories contain outstanding photography of some of the leading cities in the United States. Offering insight into the diversity and progression of metropolitan architecture, different firms represented in this series discuss the influences found in their featured work. Illuminating the unique and defining characteristics of each building, the process that brought it to fruition, and the impact each structure had on the community at large, these artistic chronicles will delight lovers of architecture, travel, and urban living.
An inspiring history of one of the countrys most beloved regions, this celebration exhibits the work of the firms responsible for creating the Bay Areas architectural fabric. Featured works include the restoration of San Francisco City Hall, the extensive additions to the AIA San Franciscos headquarters, mixed-use row-house development, and the state-of-the-art de Young Museum.
Review
"Recommended nationally to design and architectural schools and locally to public libraries in California." Library Journal
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Panache Partners, LLC, is a publishing company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in developing upscale coffee-table books on luxury lifestyle subjects including architecture, interior design, golf, wine, art, event planning, and travel.