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The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture presents a global survey of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture from around the world completed in the last five years. Organized geographically and illustrated with global, regional and sub-regional maps locating each building, the book illustrates more than 1,000 completed buildings, and includes some of the most influential projects as well as many lesser-known buildings from around the world. Sections on World Data, Building Data and Architect's Biographies build up a detailed picture of the influences on contemporary architecture today. Every building type, from the largest publicly-funded art museums and airports to private houses, is covered, and each project is illustrated with colour photographs, line drawings and a descriptive text. The Atlas of Contemporary Architecture presents a comprehensive survey of international architecture at the turn of the twenty-first century. Eminent architectural critics, curators, journalists and practitioners from all parts of the globe were asked to nominate what they considered to be the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture in their regions and beyond. The resulting c. 1,050 buildings both confirm the far-reaching influence of well-known and respected international practitioners such as Jean Nouvel, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano, Sir Norman Foster, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & De Meuron, as well as introducing a host of lesser-known architects whose work provides an illuminating point of comparison with their famous counterparts. The book provides a unique opportunity to examine contemporary architecture as a global phenomenon with all the cross-cultural influences and commonality this suggests, as well as illustrating the diversity that is generated by climate (from the Arctic circle to the African deserts), culture (from the technologically advanced secularism of western Europe to traditional rural communities) and economics (from the wealthy post-industrial mega-economies to some of the most economically challenged countries of the developing world). The Atlas is divided into six geographical regions with detailed maps in each section providing geographical orientation and an understanding of where contemporary architecture is being commissioned, designed and built. The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture will be essential reading for all those interested in gaining a true understanding of where the best contemporary architecture is located in the world.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Bargain!
I am used to buying Architecture course books at simliar prices that do not inspire you at all! The Phaidon Atlas on the other hand is full of inspiration. The book lacks Architectural detail, but as a general look into world Architectue it is fantastic.
Many of the buildings featured in the book are covered in many of my Architecture course lectures. So to have this book, and be able to look at the building prices, location, its architects and their other works is really useful. Most interestingly of all is the chance to quickly compare the different buildings and styles in the same country or continent.
This book would be perfect for anyone looking to go into a career in Architecture, or anyone that appreciates great images of great buildings.
Details, larger Architectural plans and sections and a larger look into Scottish Architecture would make this book even better.
I am used to buying Architecture course books at simliar prices that do not inspire you at all! The Phaidon Atlas on the other hand is full of inspiration. The book lacks Architectural detail, but as a general look into world Architectue it is fantastic.
Many of the buildings featured in the book are covered in many of my Architecture course lectures. So to have this book, and be able to look at the building prices, location, its architects and their other works is really useful. Most interestingly of all is the chance to quickly compare the different buildings and styles in the same country or continent.
This book would be perfect for anyone looking to go into a career in Architecture, or anyone that appreciates great images of great buildings.
Details, larger Architectural plans and sections and a larger look into Scottish Architecture would make this book even better.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
If you only ever buy one book on the architecture of our time buy this one!
Insparational, Beautifuly put together and packed with the information you need to know.
It takes weeks to get through it all and it weighs a ton.
After many of the buildings in this book will crumbled in to the earth this book will still be standing.
Insparational, Beautifuly put together and packed with the information you need to know.
It takes weeks to get through it all and it weighs a ton.
After many of the buildings in this book will crumbled in to the earth this book will still be standing.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
It is a huge books, in all meanings of the word "huge". Tall, heavy and full of information and photos. As others wrote, it must have been an enormous work to get all this together.
But there are also some negatives: even a book of 8 kilo lacks the space to describe more than 1000 buildings in detail; the fact that it is limited in scope (1998-2003) and outdated by the time you get it; the question "where do I go from here" after seeing all this condensed information together. Maybe it is just too much information.
Still, even with this criticism, it is a book to go through time and time again, and look in awe to all these works.
But there are also some negatives: even a book of 8 kilo lacks the space to describe more than 1000 buildings in detail; the fact that it is limited in scope (1998-2003) and outdated by the time you get it; the question "where do I go from here" after seeing all this condensed information together. Maybe it is just too much information.
Still, even with this criticism, it is a book to go through time and time again, and look in awe to all these works.
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I was really excited to buy this product but when it came i was slightly dissapointed. It is not in a good condition, certainly not the condition i paid for. Read more
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Good 4 students
A very comprehensive number of references with great pictures from all over the world, and a very massive book so beaware that you will need some space to "operate" the book or a... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2008 by E. Guri
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What an absolutely fantastic book! Even my friends, who are not architects, were thoroughly "wowed" by it. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2004 by Michael Strand
Phaidon Have done it again!
Another fantastic book from Phaidon. Well worth the £70 even worth the £100 it retails for. I well recommend this book to any architecture student or anyone interested in... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2004 by Mr. L. M. Hankins
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So vast it practically needs planning permission, The Phaidon Atlas is self explanatory - if you want to know exactly which countries are leading the way in architectural... Read more
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