In 1946 Ove Arup, a leading engineer of the twentieth century, founded a firm of consulting engineers that brought to fruition such iconic structures as the Sydney Opera House, the Olympic Village in Beijing, London s Millennium Bridge, the Beaubourg Centre in Paris, the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, and Kansai Airport in Japan among many others. Devoted to a commonsense reform of engineering and architectural practice, Arup (1895-1988) pioneered the way for modern architects and engineers to collaborate successfully and ...
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In 1946 Ove Arup, a leading engineer of the twentieth century, founded a firm of consulting engineers that brought to fruition such iconic structures as the Sydney Opera House, the Olympic Village in Beijing, London s Millennium Bridge, the Beaubourg Centre in Paris, the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, and Kansai Airport in Japan among many others. Devoted to a commonsense reform of engineering and architectural practice, Arup (1895-1988) pioneered the way for modern architects and engineers to collaborate successfully and responsibly on large projects. This is the first biography of the great and versatile engineer, complete with some 80 historic photographs that have never been published before. Peter Jones, the first researcher to have full access to the vast private Arup archives, tells the complete story of Ove Arup s extraordinary life, his social, aesthetic, and environmental concerns, and his practical contributions during a period of political and technological upheaval. Jones also offers a revelatory new account of the Sydney Opera House and the character of those involved in its complex construction."
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original white lettered black cloth, dustwrapper (Fine in publisher's unopened shrinkwrap). Pp. x + 364, illus with coloured and b&w plates (no inscriptions).
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Very Good. Very Good Dust Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 364 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Hint of mustiness. 2008 printing.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book Second printing; some edge wear to boards and dust jacket; two phrases highlighted on page two and three terms highlighted in index; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; illustrated with black and white photographs.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book Minimal wear; a few names highlighted in index; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs as well as color photographs; 364 pages; dust jacket is protected by a mylar cover.
