The Invisible Masters : 12 Architectural Icons and the Engineers Who Shaped Them

The book highlights spectacular moments in the history of architecture, where visionary architects and groundbreaking engineers pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible. From antiquity to the present day - from the Pantheon and the Cathedral in Florence to the Forth Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, the Pompidou Centre, and the Grande Arche. Architecture critic Holger Dahl tells the story of 12 selected buildings, shedding new light on the structural strokes of genius and the collaborations that brought them to life.