Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (626 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811863379 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A fascinating study for those interested in architecture, design, or anyone with a soft spot for San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge is a fitting tribute to this timeless icon.. This accessible account is accompanied by 70 of MacDonald's own charming color illustrations, making it easy to understand how the bridge was designed and constructed. Nine million people visit the Golden Gate Bridge each year, yet how many know why it's painted that stunning shade of"international orange"? Or that ancient Mayan and Art Deco buildings influenced the design? Current bridge architectDo
Five Stars Very Cool i love it !. A Quick History of a True Architectural Icon in Words and Illustrations Ed Uyeshima It's quite cheeky of architect Donald MacDonald not to include a single photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge in his little 128-page book about what is considered one of the modern wonders of the world. Instead, he provides seventy of his own color illustrations to help him and co-writer Ira Nadel tell the history of one of the most beautiful examples of bridge engineering, both in terms of structural design and aesthetic appeal. How the Golden G. "Uncommon insight into everyone's favorite bridge" according to Reader Rabbit. I met author Donald MacDonald when he presented his commissioned design for a bike/pedestrian path on San Francisco's "other" bridge (the Bay Bridge). I came away convinced that no one has studied or seen the landmark Golden Gate bridge more closely.I'd previously helped another architect photo-document the GG Bridge, as a proposed model for the Bay Bridge bike/ped path. We noticed tiny details that help make this bridge so graceful. E.g., every
He lives in Vancouver, B.C. He lives in San Francisco.Ira Nadel has written numerous books, including biographies of Leonard Cohen and Ezra Pound. Donald MacDonald is the first architect to work on the Golden Gate Bridge since its completion.
He lives in San Francisco.Ira Nadel has written numerous books, including biographies of Leonard Cohen and Ezra Pound. He lives in Vancouver, B.C. . About the Author Donald MacDonald is the first architect to work on the Golden Gate Bridge since its completion