The book explores 19th-century London's architectural evolution as it transformed into a global financial hub and center of industrial capitalism. It highlights the significance of architectural models as vital communication tools, enabling architects, politicians, and the public to visualize the city's expansion and its new infrastructures. Drawing from extensive research in archives, museums, and contemporary publications, it delves into how these models shaped perceptions of urban development and the built environment during this transformative era.
Matthew Wells Book order (chronological)
Skyscrapers. Structure and design
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
An investigation of thirty skyscrapers from around the world--both recently built and under construction--that explains the structural principles behind their creation
30 Bridges
- 191 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A brief historical survey of bridges that examines the main architectural and engineering trends in bridge design before describing the 30 structures that define the central theme in this illustrated review.
Matthew Wells ist Bauingenieur, Brückenbauer und Partner der Firma Techniker. Hugh Pearmann ist Architekturkritiker von „The Sunday Times“ und hat bereits mehrere Architekturbücher verfasst.