{"product_id":"9781579129422","title":"Skyscrapers","description":"Author: Judith Dupre\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781579129422\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2013\u003cbr\u003ePages: 176 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA landmark bestseller that \"captivates the eye, mind, and imagination,\" (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSkyscrapers\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique and colossal celebration of the world's most significant and striking super-structures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUniquely designed to showcase the full color images of the world's tallest buildings, \u003ci\u003eSkyscrapers\u003c\/i\u003e explores the architecture, engineering, and cultural impact of more than 60 skyline defining buildings including:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- One World Trade Center\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Burj Khalifa\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The Empire State Building\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The Shanghai World Financial Center\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The Petronas Towers\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Tribune Tower\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The Shard\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Shanghai Tower\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArranged 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning with a fascinating interview with Adrian Smith, the master architect responsible for Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the reigning tallest building in the world at 2,717 feet (828 meters),\u003ci\u003e Skyscrapers\u003c\/i\u003e 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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46359406084254,"sku":"ADS-9781579129422","price":54.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781579129422.jpg?v=1767156461","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781579129422","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}