Tower to Tower

Gigantism in Architecture and Digital Culture

Autor*innen

• Henriette Steiner
• Kristin Veel

Parameter

• 248 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Architektur & Städtebau

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Paperback