The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore

The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore

During the first three decades of the twentieth century, Warren & Wetmore was one of the most successful and prolific architectural practices in America.
Producing over three hundred major projects, including the celebrated Grand Central Terminal (designed in association with Reed & Stem), the charismatic Beaux Arts-trained Whitney Warren (1864-1943) and shrewd lawyer Charles D. Wetmore (1866-1941) grasped the stylistic requirements and prevailing architectural tastes of the vibrant period leading up to the Great Depression. The firmâ€™s bold and creative interpretation of classical and French styles, as translated into American practice, reflected the cultural, social, and business aspirations of the countryâ€™s ruling class.Illustrated with Jonathan Wallenâ€™s stunning new color photographs and with historic photographs, drawings, and plans, The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore is the first book to examine exclusively the scope of the firmâ€™s rich and varied body of work. In addition to Grand Central Terminal, Warren & Wetmore was responsible for some of New Yorkâ€™s most memorable buildings, including the New York Yacht Club, grand mansions for such prominent clients as the Vanderbilts, and a number of luxurious early apartment buildings and hotels. During a period of rampant building activity, the firm was instrumental in shaping New Yorkâ€™s expanding cityscape with its office buildings in Terminal City and setback towers. Its hotels and resorts nationwide set an unprecedented level of comfort and luxury for Americaâ€™s leisure class, guiding the direction of the modern-day hotel. The reconstruction of the university library in Louvain, Belgium-Warrenâ€™s most prized commission-held the international spotlight after World War I. The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore includes a catalogue raisonnÃ© and an employee roster, and is the definitive source about a practice that made an indelible imprint on the American landscape.
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 32 pages of colour, 240 duotone photogra
ReleaseDate 2006-03-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780393731620

Country	USA
Brand	W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer	W. W. Norton & Company
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	32 pages of colour, 240 duotone photogra
ReleaseDate	2006-03-17
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780393731620

The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore

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