Author : Kathleen Colan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781592238194
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (381 download)
Book Synopsis Architectural Wonders by : Kathleen Colan
Download or read book Architectural Wonders written by Kathleen Colan and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Armchair travellers will be thrilled to explore the world's most recognized and memorable buildings with the innovative and interactive Architectural Wonders. The large format three-dimensional pop-up spreads are engineering marvels in their own right, designed by top paper engineers, illuminating all of the spectacular details of each building and highlighting key structural elements. They showcase landmarks such as Notre Dame, the Empire State Building, the Taj Mahal and the Sydney Opera House.History buffs will also appreciate the sections featuring captivating details about the history of each building, including how many years (or centuries!) it took to complete, the socio-political climate of the era and other insightful information.For those who aren't necessarily interested in architecture or history, Architectural Wonders makes a wonderful coffee-table book.