Reshaping the Modern City: SLCE Architects by Thomas Mellins (English) Hardcover

Description: Reshaping the Modern City by Thomas Mellins Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book delves into the story of SLCE Architects across 75 years, highlighting their outstanding contribution to the New York and tri-state area in architectural design and property development as well as the logistics surrounding construction. Publisher Description Founded in 1941, SLCE has continued to set new standards for producing buildings that inform and enhance urban environmentsworldwide. This book delves into the story of this progression across 75 years, highlighting SLCEs outstanding contribution to the New York and tri-state area in architectural design and property development as well as the logistics surrounding construction.With demonstrated mastery across residential, mixed-use and commercial developments, as well as healthcare facilities, restoration and affordable housing, SLCE understands the full spectrum of urban life and consistently delivers buildings that answer to the citys complex needs. While seeing each project through to successful, timely completion, the firm has also pioneered more efficient, user-friendly amendments to New York planning law, zoning issues and air rights.In a comprehensive essay following an introduction by the practice leaders, curator and writer Thomas Mellins contextualises SLCEs pivotal role in developing some of New Yorks most distinguished buildings in collaboration with internationally renowned practices, including the Blue Tower with Bernard Tschumi, the Bloomberg Tower with Cesar Pelli, VIA 57 West with BIG, 520 Park Avenue with Robert AM Stern and the University Center at The New School with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, as well as full-service projects including the German Mission to the United Nations, Gotham West, the POD Hotel and ELEMENT.SLCEs complete story unfolds elegantly across three sections. The book begins with an in-depth look at a curated selection of SLCEs main projects, followed by a shortlist of single-page features, and ends with a comprehensive longlist of the practices projects. While SLCEs prolific contribution to New Yorks built identity and culture cannot be overstated, this is the first book to fully cover the extent of this 75-year practice. Author Biography Thomas Mellins is an architectural historian and independent curator specializing in New York. He is the co-author, with Robert A. M. Stern, of New York 1880, New York 1930, and New York 1960. He has organized exhibitions at the Museum of the City of New York, the National Building Museum, and Yale University. Details ISBN 1911339060 ISBN-13 9781911339069 Title Reshaping the Modern City Author Thomas Mellins Format Hardcover Year 2017 Pages 376 Publisher Artifice Press GE_Item_ID:137966396; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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