THE “AMERICAN” SKYSCRAPER: PERCEPTIONS OF THE SKYSCRAPER IN BRITISH MEDIA DURING THE FIRST DECADES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

The absence of the skyscraper from British skyline in first decades twentieth century is notable. This paper contributes to an understanding some reasons for this by analysing how perceptions what was seen as essentially “American” form architecture within contemporary media, influenced architectural practice Britain at time. It will be that apathy if not overt hostility met calls adopted alleviate pressing urban issues being faced Britain, resulting remaining absent skyline.