I found my pulse rate increasing as I looked at the vault ceilings he had created, but absolutely racing when I saw what those fragile-looking arches can support! There was a feeling of magic in the air ... and I wondered who had invented or how that particular building technique for arches had come into being. We've all learned about the 'keystone' in most arches, but this style is something completely different.
Brilliant article about a brilliant man. Thank you for finding and sharing the story of a forgotten genius who had as much taste in his head as he had brains.
Excellent information! I had no idea Guastavino's work was so widely represented in NYC. Thank you!
I'm glad you found the article interesting. There is so much information that I am working on two more follow-up articles.
There is more to come ... watch this space!
I found my pulse rate increasing as I looked at the vault ceilings he had created, but absolutely racing when I saw what those fragile-looking arches can support! There was a feeling of magic in the air ... and I wondered who had invented or how that particular building technique for arches had come into being. We've all learned about the 'keystone' in most arches, but this style is something completely different.
Brilliant article about a brilliant man. Thank you for finding and sharing the story of a forgotten genius who had as much taste in his head as he had brains.