Edward Denison & Nick Beech 
How to Read Skyscrapers 
A crash course in high-rise architecture

Throughout history, the story of the skyscraper has been defined by our desire for ascendance—politically, militarily, economically, religiously, culturally, and, of course, physically. These spectacular superstructures epitomise more than architectural aspiration, they excite the imagination and inspire awe. The scope of the book is deliberately broad with a thematic first section and a geographical second section. Conceptual chapters, introduce the origins of our desire to build high and explore the skyscraper’s role in fuelling our imaginations through different modes of cultural expression.
How To Read Skyscrapers offers a deep and rich understanding of the skyscraper by providing a comprehensive account of this unique and captivating building-type, from its origins in myth and legend to its future potential in satisfying humankind’s needs and aspirations.

Über den Autor

Dr. Nick Beech an architectural historian with a particular interest in cultures of construction and building. Nick has taught the history, theory, and cultural context of architecture at a number of architectural schools in London and Oxford, UK.