Architectural wonders : a pop-up gallery of the world's most amazing marvels

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Where to find it

Information & Library Science Library — Reference-Workroom

Call Number
J720.022 Colan
Status
In-Library Use Only
Item Note
Pop-Up Book Collection.

Summary

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.

Contents

Notre Dame -- Taj Mahal -- Neuschwanstein Castle -- Empire State Building -- Sydney Opera House.

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