{"product_id":"the-architecture-of-warren-wetmore-9780393731620","title":"The Architecture of Warren \u0026 Wetmore","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the first three decades of the twentieth century  Warren \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; 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 firms bold and creative interpretation of classical and French styles  as translated into American practice  reflected the cultural  social  and business aspirations of the countrys ruling class.Illustrated with Jonathan Wallens stunning new color photographs and with historic photographs  drawings  and plans  The Architecture of Warren \u0026amp; Wetmore is the first book to examine exclusively the scope of the firms rich and varied body of work. In addition to Grand Central Terminal  Warren \u0026amp; Wetmore was responsible for some of New Yorks 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 Yorks 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 Americas leisure class  guiding the direction of the modern-day hotel. The reconstruction of the university library in Louvain  Belgium-Warrens most prized commission-held the international spotlight after World War I. The Architecture of Warren \u0026amp; Wetmore includes a catalogue raisonn and an employee roster  and is the definitive source about a practice that made an indelible imprint on the American landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45960674508853,"sku":"ByrdShop_0393731626","price":81.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780393731620.jpg?v=1788292116","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-architecture-of-warren-wetmore-9780393731620","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}