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American Icons – The Architecture of the United States

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The perfect gift for an architecture lover, this gorgeous book explores 150 years of iconic American architecture.

As all architecture fans know, the United States is home to some of the world’s most incredible architecture. The book American Icons – The Architecture of the United States: Visions and Defiance, explores the country’s masterpieces, designed and built over the last 150 years. Published by international publishing house gestalten, the book is co-edited by American architecture journalist and author Sam Lubell, who has written 10 architecture books, including the Atlas of Never Built Architecture and the Mid-Century Architecture Travel Guide.+

American Icons - The Architecture of the United States - Gessato

Throughout the book’s 288 pages, readers can discover iconic architectural designs that have not only changed the skylines of cities like Los Angeles, New York or Chicago forever, but have also influenced contemporary architects around the world. Apart from residential architecture, these architectural gems include public buildings such as museums, airports, and skyscrapers. The carefully curated projects feature work from legendary architects and designers like Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, John Lautner, Bruce Goff, Frank Gehry, and many more.

Avant-garde and fascinating, the buildings are revealed in all their glory by talented photographers. The full-color images capture the heart of these iconic architectural designs while taking readers on a mesmerizing journey through the history of American architecture. Beautifully written by Sam Lubell, articles offer a fascinating insight into the stories behind these famous 20th century buildings. American Icons – The Architecture of the United States: Visions and Defiance will be published in the EU and the UK on August 20, 2024, and internationally on October 22, 2024. Photography © gestalten.

American Icons - The Architecture of the United States - Gessato

American Icons - The Architecture of the United States - Gessato

American Icons - The Architecture of the United States - Gessato

American Icons - The Architecture of the United States - Gessato

American Icons - The Architecture of the United States - Gessato

American Icons - The Architecture of the United States - Gessato

American Icons - The Architecture of the United States - Gessato

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