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American Icons Volume 2 − The Architecture of the United States: Elegance and Progress
  
  
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American architecture has long been a symbol of the nation’s progress and identity. As architectural innovation continues to evolve, exploring this legacy is essential. As modern design trends reshape U.S. skylines, American Icons Volume 2 takes an in-depth look at the evolution of American architecture. It features 80 iconic projects and four essays that focus on the International Style and midcentury modernism.
With its stunning images and analysis, the book illustrates how American modernism, influenced by the Bauhaus movement, emphasised transparency, simplicity and timeless elegance. This essential resource celebrates architectural achievements and inspires future design, making it a must-have for architecture enthusiasts.
Pages: 304
Details: 24,5x30cm, full color, hardcover, stitch bound