High-rise building number one: history, construction, structure and architecture of the Main Building of Moscow State University
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High-rise building number one: history, construction, structure and architecture of the Main Building of Moscow State University
39.99 €
You are holding in your hands the first illustrated book about the Main Building of Moscow State University. The author of the project Roman Yankovsky conducted a large-scale campaign, during which he managed to collect a huge amount of archival materials, schemes and stories of the city residents.
It was in this building that the first wall panels, air conditioners and high-speed elevators appeared. Wonders of engineering thought were realized at a time when most Muscovites did not even have hot water! The book describes the impressive history of the construction of the high-rise, its architectural features and structure, collected many photos of the facade and interiors. Also, the authors did not forget to mention some outstanding personalities, thanks to whose selfless labor the main building of Moscow State University became one of the symbols of our capital.
It was in this building that the first wall panels, air conditioners and high-speed elevators appeared. Wonders of engineering thought were realized at a time when most Muscovites did not even have hot water! The book describes the impressive history of the construction of the high-rise, its architectural features and structure, collected many photos of the facade and interiors. Also, the authors did not forget to mention some outstanding personalities, thanks to whose selfless labor the main building of Moscow State University became one of the symbols of our capital.
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