Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781452126968
ISBN-13 : 1452126968
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Golden Gate Bridge by : Donald MacDonald

Download or read book Golden Gate Bridge written by Donald MacDonald and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning architect explores the history and engineering of a modern marvel with “easygoing prose [and] dozens of delightfully accessible sketches” (SFGate.com). Nine million people visit the Golden Gate Bridge each year, yet how many know why it’s painted that stunning shade of “international orange”? Or that ancient Mayan and Art Deco buildings influenced the design? Current bridge architect Donald MacDonald answers these questions and others in a friendly, informative look at the bridge’s engineering and seventy-year history. This accessible account is accompanied by seventy of MacDonald’s own charming color illustrations, making it easy to understand how the bridge was designed and constructed. A fascinating study for those interested in architecture, design, or anyone with a soft spot for San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge is a fitting tribute to this timeless icon.


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