18 Degrees: Capital Gate – Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi: The Ultimate Diagrid

Author:   Pierre Martin Dufresne ,  Jeff Schofield
Publisher:   Birkhauser
ISBN:  

9783038215837


Pages:   184
Publication Date:   05 December 2016
Recommended Age:   College Graduate Student
Format:   Hardback
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18 Degrees: Capital Gate – Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi: The Ultimate Diagrid


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This spectacular building is at the crossroads of dominating architectural trends: parametrically designed, it features a Diagrid structural frame and an innovate structural core, allowing it to be the world’s furthest leaning tower. Developed by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company, it will host, on its opening in 2013, the Exhibition Center and a Hyatt Hotel. The combination of technological pioneership with a striking appearance and a world-wide functional use will bring this building to the attention of all those who cherish the challenge in contemporary lifestyle. To be published in time for the buildings opening, this book by the building’s leading architects will convey the drama and the details in a stunning volume.

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Author:   Pierre Martin Dufresne ,  Jeff Schofield
Publisher:   Birkhauser
Imprint:   Birkhauser
Weight:   1.522kg
ISBN:  

9783038215837


ISBN 10:   303821583
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   05 December 2016
Recommended Age:   College Graduate Student
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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Jeff Schofield, Martin Dufresne, design architects of Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi

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