Architecture Styles Spotter's Guide Classical Temples to Soaring Skyscrapers

To the average Joe, a building is a building; but to an architecture spotter, a building is much more. It's a post-modern masterpiece, an Edwardian edifice, an art deco domain, a prairie-style palace. In the Architecture Styles Spotter's Guide, enthusiasts will discover a wealth of information covering everything from rustic log homes to soaring skyscrapers. Included are the following features. Architecture spotters will enjoy navigating the book as they hunt for buildings that epitomize great design, and styles that capture their imagination. Notable buildings and architecture styles are discussed in great detail, accompanied by plenty of beautiful photographs. An illustrated glossary of architectural terms like cornices, flying buttresses, parapets, and gables is provided. Special Spotter's Notes sections highlight key points of interest and stories relating to specific sites.Taylor, M. Jane is the author of 'Architecture Styles Spotter's Guide Classical Temples to Soaring Skyscrapers' with ISBN 9781592236091 and ISBN 159223609X.