Ove Arup: Masterbuilder Of The Twentieth Century-used

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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, Londons 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 (18951988) 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 Arups Extraordinary Life, His Social, Aesthetic, And Environmental Concerns, And His Practical Contributions During A Period Of Political And Techn

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  • Q: Who is the author of 'Ove Arup: Masterbuilder of the Twentieth Century'? A: The author of the book is Peter Jones.
  • Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The book focuses on the life and contributions of Ove Arup, a significant engineer of the twentieth century, highlighting his role in iconic structures and his collaboration with architects.
  • Q: What notable structures are discussed in this biography? A: The biography discusses several notable structures including the Sydney Opera House, the Olympic Village in Beijing, and the Millennium Bridge in London.
  • Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 352 pages.
  • Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition, published on November 27, 2006.
  • Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
  • Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes approximately 80 historic photographs that have not been published before.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
  • Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Arts & Photography.
  • Q: What are some themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of social, aesthetic, and environmental concerns, as well as practical contributions made by Ove Arup.

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