A tribute to the pioneering architectural icons that still characterize American skyscrapers today. The rapid development and expansion of American cities over the past 150 years has led to the most ambitious and fastest-growing construction projects the world has ever seen. The cityscapes of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and other cities have changed radically in recent decades, and some of the most recognizable buildings in the world are located in the United States. American Icons celebrates America's architectural masterpieces, from homes and skyscrapers to museums, airports and more. The book showcases the unique designs of famous architects such as Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner and many others. From New York's impressive buildings, such as the Empire State Building and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, to California's masterpieces of classical modernism, the country's most impressive buildings are featured. Through detailed professional photography and engaging writing by New York Times journalist Sam Lubell, American Icons tells the stories that characterize American skylines, stories told by some of the greatest architects of the 20th century. • Language: English

• 25 x 3 x 33.5

• 288 pages

• Hardcover

• ISBN: 9783967041552

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