New York Architecture: A History

by Amanda Johnson, Carol Willis, Amanda Johnson

This newest title in the Universe architecture series is a popular survey and iconic history of New York City architecture. A must-have for architects, students, and New Yorkers, the book includes an in-depth study of twenty-five of New York's most important buildings. Organized chronologically, the projects cover the major architectural periods in New York, as affected by changes in the city's population, economy, politics and historic events.

The book examines such classic landmarks as Grand Central Station, the Flatiron Building, and Gracie Mansion; such renowned skyscrapers as the Woolworth Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building and recent architectural masterpieces, such as the LVMH building, completed a year ago.

240 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2003

Reviews

[Pena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this simple, and I am pretty sure overlooked book. The close attention paid to details, the descriptions and the writing are brilliant! You will develop muscles in the back of your neck you weren't aware of, because after reading it, you'll spend an awful amount of time looking up, while analyzing tall structures and their surroundings. So, besides a great read, you get a good workout, too.