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Synopsis
The latest in a series of handy and informative pocket guides to modern and contemporary architecture in cities around the world Includes entries for 85 noteworthy buildings in New York City The cover incorporates a clever folding map with thumbnail photographs which correspond to marked locations New York City is a metropolis in a constant state of metamorphosis. Amidst continuous construction, the redevelopment of the existing cityscape plays a fundamental role in the evolution of the Big Apple as a place to live, work, and visit. This pocket guide to highlights of modern and contemporary architecture features 85 famous skyscrapers, cutting-edge projects with abandoned infrastructure, post-industrial buildings, and inventive low-cost housing models. Each building is accompanied by text describing its history, use, materials, and architectural profile, in addition to directions, and public accessibility
Synopsis
This pocket guide to highlights of modern and contemporary architecture in New York City features entries for 85 famous skyscrapers and cutting-edge projects.