Golden Gate Bridge

An award-winning architect explores the history and engineering of a modern marvel with "e;easygoing prose [and] dozens of delightfully accessible sketches"e; (SFGate.com). Nine million people visit the Golden Gate Bridge each year, yet how many know why it's painted that stunning shade of "e;international orange"e;? Or that ancient Mayan and Art Deco buildings influenced the design? Current bridge architect Donald MacDonald answers these questions and others in a friendly, informative look at the bridge's engineering and seventy-year history. This accessible account is accompanied by seventy of MacDonald's own charming color illustrations, making it easy to understand how the bridge was designed and constructed. A fascinating study for those interested in architecture, design, or anyone with a soft spot for San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge is a fitting tribute to this timeless icon.