John Zukowsky Boeken

This is an in-depth survey of the formative years of Chicago's modern architecture and design from 1923-1993.

An in-depth survey of the formative years of Chicago's modern architecture.

Air travel has influenced the architecture and design of our century to a perhaps even greater degree than the automobile. This lavishly illustrated, expertly researched book traces the history of that influence, examining the development of airports around the world, as well as such related building types and topics as aircraft factories, maintenance hangars, notable airplane designs, and airline corporate imagery.Written by experts from Britain, Germany, Holland, and the U.S. - among them a pilot of thirty years' international flying experience - the essays in this volume discuss all these developments, together with the legal and financial role played in them by local and national government. The illustrations throughout the book encompass everything from plans and corporate identity designs to documentary photographs and computer renderings.

Delving into the hidden structures of iconic buildings, this beautifully illustrated book features specially commissioned isometric drawings that reveal essential architectural elements often overlooked. Accompanied by clear plans, detailed illustrations, and photographs, it offers an accessible yet sophisticated exploration of the construction of architectural masterpieces, appealing to both casual readers and discerning enthusiasts alike.

Go behind the facades and finishes to understand how fifty of the world's most iconic and important buildings were constructed.

Museum architecture has flourished in recent decades, particularly with art museums designed by renowned architects like Frank Gehry and Renzo Piano. While these facilities have garnered significant acclaim, military museums often face the misconception of being less sophisticated in design and exhibitions. This volume explores over thirty military museums built internationally in the last twenty years, showcasing them through individual entries and vibrant color photography. Some were crafted by prominent architects such as Norman Foster and Daniel Libeskind, while others emerged from the creativity of skilled designers. The book also highlights the innovative exhibition and installation designs by firms like Ralph Appelbaum Associates and Kossmann.dejong, enhancing visitor experiences. These new military museums are contextualized within the broader history of war memorials, a topic that has received limited scholarly attention. They connect to historical commemorations of military victories and the evolution of architectural memorials, especially following the World Wars. John Zukowsky, an architectural historian with a doctorate from Binghamton University, has curated exhibitions and held leadership roles in military museums. He has authored several notable books on architecture and design, contributing to the discourse on the subject.

Fifty of the world’s most important buildings seen through specially commissioned isometric illustrations and detailed photographs and plans, providing the perfect introduction to architecture for students and anyone interested in buildings. Taking readers behind architecture’s facades and finishes, this charmingly illustrated book explores how some of the most important buildings in the world were constructed. Specially commissioned isometric drawings present the essential structural elements of the world’s masterpiece buildings that are not visible to the naked eye. These illustrations are displayed alongside plans, details, and photographs, all of which are clear and accessible, yet accurate and elegant enough to satisfy the most discerning eye. This fascinating book explores the thinking and expertise behind architects’ designs and offers a means by which to better understand buildings already visited as well as those on the must-see list. Selections range from domestic structures such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater and skyscrapers such as the Chrysler Building, to iconic classics such as the Louvre and Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia Cathedral. The buildings have been chosen for their importance and interest, their role in the development of architectural thinking, and the structural secrets that intricate 3-D drawings can reveal.

Skyscraper! The very word evokes a range of emotional responses, from fascination to fear, and, as we enter the third millennium, new trends in the evolution of this popular commercial building type are coming to the fore. This book primarily examines planned skyscrapers and projects under construction, as well as featuring some selected built projects, to show the latest developments in the skyscraper's form, character, and technology.