American Icons Vol. 2 - The Architecture of the United States: Elegance and Progress

American architecture has long symbolized the nation's progress and identity. As architectural innovation continues to redefine itself, exploring this legacy is essential. As modern design trends reshape U. S. skylines,American Icons Vol. 2 provides an in-depth look at the evolution of American architecture, featuring 50 iconic projects and four insightful essays focusing on the International Style and midcentury modernism.Enriched with stunning images and analysis, the book shows how American modernism, influenced by the Bauhaus movement, emphasized transparency, simplicity, and timeless elegance. An essential resource for architecture enthusiasts, it celebrates architectural achievements and inspires future design.

About the author

Sam Lubell is the author of ten books on architecture and his work has appeared among other publications in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Architectural Digest, Dwell, Wired, The Architect's Newspaper.

Summary

Building on the foundation laid by American Icons, American Icons Volume 2 continues the exploration of American architecture, chronicling its evolution and the iconic structures that define the nation’s skylines. Showcasing 80 projects and enriched with four insightful essays, this sequel delves into the architectural diversity spanning from private residences to public museums and towering skyscrapers. Organized by eras and styles, the book presents the finest examples of American architecture and underscores pivotal milestones in its development. American Icons Volume 2 provides a comprehensive overview of the architectural marvels shaping the United States, celebrating historic and contemporary achievements.
American Icons Volume 2 complements its predecessor by maintaining a focus on iconic American architecture while introducing a broader range of projects and styles. This volume emphasizes the dynamic evolution, transformative trends, and resilient adaptations that have shaped the country’s built environment over the last decades.

Product details

• Assisted by: gestalten (Editor), François-Luc Giraldeau (Editor), Robert Klanten (Editor), Robert Klanten u a (Editor), Sam Lubell (Editor)
• Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 03.05.2025
• EAN: 9783967041347
• ISBN: 978-3-96704-134-7
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Fotografie, Architektur, Design, Verstehen, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Amerikanische Geschichte, Moderne, american, Modern, Gebäude, Photography, Skyline, Architecture, ARCHITECTURE / Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings, Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc, ARCHITECTURE / History / Modern (late 19th Century to 1945), ARCHITECTURE / History / Contemporary (1945-), landmarks, Styles, Residential buildings, domestic buildings, ARCHITECTURE / Residential, iconic, buildings, Architektur: Wohngebäude und Wohnungen