A spectacular book detailing the history of architecture and its role in contemporary life. In the 6th century BC the Greek philosopher Pythagoras of Samos taught his students that mathematics, geometry and notions of symmetry - the repetitious use of shapes - could be utilised as a foundation for aesthetic design, and therefore applied to the things we build
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A spectacular book detailing the history of architecture and its role in contemporary life. In the 6th century BC the Greek philosopher Pythagoras of Samos taught his students that mathematics, geometry and notions of symmetry - the repetitious use of shapes - could be utilised as a foundation for aesthetic design, and therefore applied to the things we build
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At the advent of a new millennium, architects have pushed the limits of invention and originality. Boasting breathtaking skylines of sail-shaped buildings, dancing towers and twisting skyscrapers, this new breed of architecture is providing many of the world s great cities with new landmarks to visit, and their residents new concepts in everyday living.Barry Stone brings to you the work of visionaries whose creations are all about shock and awe ... the best homes, buildings and structures the world has ever seen.
About the Author
Barry Stone began his writing career in 1998 as an occasional contributor of destinational travel stories for newspapers, and has since continued to find publication in many premier travel magazines.He went on to become a contributing author for a string of illustrative reference books. His first title as sole author was I W ant to Be Alone (Murdoch Books, 2010), a history of the world’s most famous and not-so-famous recluses both secular and religious; History’s Greatest Headlines (Murdoch Books, 2010 with James Inglis); and Mutinies: Shocking Real-Life Stories of Subversion at Sea (Murdoch Books, 2011).In between books he has worked as a contributing author on several of the popular “1001” titles for UK publisher Quintessence including 1001 Inventions that Changed theWorld (2009), 1001 Escapes to Make Before You Die (2009) and 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die (2011).
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