{"product_id":"skyscrapers-a-history-of-the-worlds-most-extraordinary-buildings-revised-and-updated-9781579129422","title":"Skyscrapers: A History of the World's Most Extraordinary Buildings -- Revised and Updated","description":"\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 Uniquely 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: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne World Trade Center\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurj Khalifa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Empire State Building\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shanghai World Financial Center\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Petronas Towers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTribune Tower\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShanghai Tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 Beginning 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith DuprÃ(c)b\u0026gt; is the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eSkyscrapers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBridges\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Black Dog \u0026amp; Leventhal, and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eChurches\u003c\/i\u003e. She lectures and teaches on art and architecture. She lives in New York. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdrian Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is considered the foremost architect of supertall skyscrapers in the world. Formerly with Skidmore, Owings \u0026amp; Merrill, his buildings include Burj Dubai, the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, and the Trump International Tower in Chicago, where he lives and works.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Black Dog \u0026 Leventhal Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642028855570,"sku":"9781579129422","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_35683393-ede9-4c9f-ae55-8cc39828811a.jpg?v=1733052460","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/skyscrapers-a-history-of-the-worlds-most-extraordinary-buildings-revised-and-updated-9781579129422","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}