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Rising in the heart of Manhattan during the skyscraper race of the 1920s, the Chrysler Building remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Its gleaming spire, eagle gargoyles, and bold Art Deco ornament captured the spirit of an era-and continue to inspire architects, designers, and dreamers nearly a century later. In this richly illustrated and carefully researched volume, architect and scholar Riley Carter explores the Chrysler Building not just as a monument of steel and stone, but as a living lesson in design ambition, cultural identity, and architectural legacy. What You'll Discover Inside: The Race to the Sky: How William Van Alen secretly assembled the spire that won the competition for New York's tallest building. Art Deco at Its Peak: Why the building's ornament-hubcaps, radiator caps, and eagle heads-was both radical and symbolic. Engineering Genius: How steel framing, cladding, and lighting pushed the limits of 1930s technology. Cultural Legacy: From Depression-era skepticism to becoming a beloved landmark and cinematic icon. Modern Lessons: What today's architects can learn about resilience, sustainability, and ambition from this Art Deco masterpiece. Few skyscrapers define their era as boldly as the Chrysler Building-an Art Deco triumph that fused the optimism of the Machine Age with the expressive power of architectural ornament. The Chrysler Building: An Architect's Perspective offers a captivating exploration of this New York icon, delving beyond its dazzling façade to reveal the ingenuity, ambition, and cultural narratives embedded in its design. Through a blend of historical context, architectural analysis, and enduring lessons, Riley Carter brings to life the skyscraper race of the 1920s and the audacious vision of architect William Van Alen. Readers will gain insight into how the building's stainless steel crown, geometric motifs, and dynamic setbacks not only broke records but also set a new standard for architectural storytelling in urban space. This book serves as both tribute and toolkit-inviting readers to rediscover the Chrysler Building as a living symbol of innovation, elegance, and resilience in the built environment.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798264389467
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 342
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Design, and Lasting Lessons from New York's Art Deco Masterpiece
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8264389465
  • Publisher Date: 08 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 508 gr

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