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Tower to Tower
Gigantism in Architecture and Digital Culture
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Exploring the intersection of architecture and digital culture, this work examines the phenomenon of gigantism, highlighting its evolution from iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower to modern skyscrapers such as One World Trade Center. Authors Henriette Steiner and Kristin Veel analyze how towering buildings serve not only as architectural feats but also as crucial nodes within vast digital networks. The book critiques the implications of this convergence, revealing the cultural significance of these monumental forms in contemporary society.
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Tower to Tower, Henriette Steiner, Kristin Veel
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- 2024
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- Title
- Tower to Tower
- Subtitle
- Gigantism in Architecture and Digital Culture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henriette Steiner, Kristin Veel
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9780262552042
- Category
- Architecture and Urbanism
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of architecture and digital culture, this work examines the phenomenon of gigantism, highlighting its evolution from iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower to modern skyscrapers such as One World Trade Center. Authors Henriette Steiner and Kristin Veel analyze how towering buildings serve not only as architectural feats but also as crucial nodes within vast digital networks. The book critiques the implications of this convergence, revealing the cultural significance of these monumental forms in contemporary society.