This book looks at the most extraordinary buildings of the twenty-first century. Focusing on landmarks and public buildings, this is a well-informed survey of the most innovative structures to be built in recent years. Selected from Phaidon's extensive research into global contemporary architecture, each project is given a full double page spread with a selection of images showing every aspect of the building, accompanied by an engaging and informative text about the building, its uses and its context.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The book and jacket are in fine condition. Previous owner's inscription on title page. Inscription by Ray Hartshorne, renowned architect of Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, award winning firm First Edition, Second Printing. Seller Inventory # 015837
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hardcover. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 2nd prt. 4to, 159 pp. Fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 094747
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Hardcover. Condition: Used - Like New. Following on from the comprehensive book, the 'Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century Architecture', 'Greatest Buildings of the 21st Century' looks at the most remarkable projects built internationally since the turn of the millennium. The book includes a wide range of project types such as stadia, theatres, bridges and government buildings. Each project has been chosen based on factors such as its innovative use of materials, its scale or construction techniques. This book offers an accessible overview of the most extraordinary buildings from around the world, built by both established architects and new, emerging talents. Designed for a general readership, each project is given two double page spreads with a comprehensive selection of images of the exterior and interior, and an informative text about the building and its context.Buildings featured will include such notable projects as the National Stadium in Beijing, China by Herzog & de Meuron, the Casa da Musica in Porto, Portugal by Rem Koolhaas/OMA, the Millau Viaduct in Millau, France by Foster + Partners, and the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, United Kingdom by Miralles Tagliabue/EMBT. Seller Inventory # 20110217131288
Seller: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Following on from the comprehensive book, the 'Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century Architecture', 'Greatest Buildings of the 21st Century' looks at the most remarkable projects built internationally since the turn of the millennium. The book includes a wide range of project types such as stadia, theatres, bridges and government buildings. Each project has been chosen based on factors such as its innovative use of materials, its scale or construction techniques. This book offers an accessible overview of the most extraordinary buildings from around the world, built by both established architects and new, emerging talents. Designed for a general readership, each project is given two double page spreads with a comprehensive selection of images of the exterior and interior, and an informative text about the building and its context.Buildings featured will include such notable projects as the National Stadium in Beijing, China by Herzog & de Meuron, the Casa da Musica in Porto, Portugal by Rem Koolhaas/OMA, the Millau Viaduct in Millau, France by Foster + Partners, and the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, United Kingdom by Miralles Tagliabue/EMBT. Seller Inventory # 100299
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 160 pages. This book looks at the most extraordinary buildings of the twenty-first centu ry. Focusing on landmarks and public buildings, this is a well-informed survey o f the most innovative structures to be built in recent years. Selected from Phai. Seller Inventory # 5290k
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Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 30.0 x 25.0cms 160pp colour illusts. This book profiles 38 of the world's most 'interesting' stadia museums religious buildings office blocks a bridge a parliament house and a Holocaust memorial. Seller Inventory # 30124158
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