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An Engineer imagines / Peter Rice.
LIBRA TA140.R5 A3 1996
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Rice, Peter, 1935-1992.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Rice, Peter, 1935-1992.
- Rice, Peter.
- Structural engineering.
- Architecture, Modern--20th century.
- Architecture, Modern.
- Genre:
- Autobiographies.
- Physical Description:
- 191 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Ellipsis, 1996.
- Summary:
- Widely acclaimed as the greatest structural engineer of his generation, Rice worked with many of the world's finest architects on buildings that became icons of contemporary design -- Sydney Opera House, Centre Pompidou, Lloyd's of London, and many others, always bringing a uniquely poetic feeling for materials and structures to his work. This personal account explores his own views of his most significant projects, enabling the reader to discover Rice's very genuine humanity and dedication to quality.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [173]-175) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1899858113
- OCLC:
- 40060914
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