One World Trade Center: Biography of the Building
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (676 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01ERVSB30 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 555 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A++++++++++++++++++++++ from cover to cover! DJW I would give this book 10 stars if I could!WOW! From cover to cover, this book is spectacular. Everything about it is stellar. The writing is wonderful, with humor, pathos and precision. Dupre covers every aspect, from the difficult decisions in the original design (how to please all the various stakeholders and their individual desires) through all the milestones - visits by dignitaries, re-opening the transit center, benchmarks in construction, the final placement of the salvaged piece of wreckage from the original tower - to extensive and remarkable se. Amazon Customer said An enlightening look into the evolution of One World Trade Center. One World Trade Center is compelling biography on so many levels. Beyond the discussion of the challenges and complications surrounding this significant project, Dupré also provides behind-the-scenes glimpses into the astounding collaboration that made the construction of One World Trade Center possible. An inspiring and insightful perspective blended with a visually stunning compilation of photographs and illustrations.Without fail, I gain a new appreciation for World Trade Center every time I glance downtown. Thank you.. "Wonderful book with great descriptions of the building and the" according to Mark G. Griffin. Wonderful book with great descriptions of the building and the philosophy motivating the designers and the builders! Highly recommended! Mark G. Griffin
Capturing the hope, resiliency, and pride of those who built it, this audiobook is rich with in-depth explorations of the innovations, including a 360-degree view from the One World Observatory. One World Trade Center showcases the building's groundbreaking design and engineering, from the initial excavation to the final placement of the spire. Exquisite, this audiobook is a must-have for all those invested in rebuilding Ground Zero or celebrating American architecture and ingenuity.. The definitive audiobook about One World Trade Center - the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere - by the author of the iconic and best-selling Skyscrapers.In hundreds of photographs, drawings, and plans - most never before seen by the public - Judith Dupré chronicles the rise of America's most exciting and emotionally charged new skyscraper