Hugh Ferriss: 2 books
by Hugh Ferriss
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2012
In 1916, New York City enacted zoning laws that mandated the building of “set-back” structures so that light and air would be more freely admitted into the streets below. This concept was first proposed by Louis Sullivan in his 1891 article, “The High-Building Question” (inspired by William...
by Hugh Ferriss
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2012
Architect Ferriss influenced generations of builders with his moody, distinctive draftsmanship. His peerless style is highlighted in this illustrated journey through three decades of American architecture. Informative text accompanies 60 extraordinary drawings of such landmarks as the Johnson Wax Building, Taliesin West, Lever House, Rockefeller Center, and the Empire State Building.