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Brand new edition featuring over 440 iconic buildings of the twentieth century and the most striking buildings of recent years. Over 100,000 copies sold since first publication.
Synopsis
A guide to the great buildings and structures of the modern age from around the world. It discusses over 440 structures from those regarded as classics of modern architecture, such as L'Institut du Monde Arab in Paris and the Sydney Opera House, to buildings such as the Swiss Re building in London and the Parliamentary Library in New Delhi.