" A magnificent collection of the world's greatest buildings, ancient and modern. Architectural Excellence is organized chronologically and serves as a visual lesson in architecture through the ages. The buildings featured come from all over the world and include centers of worship, public buildings, places of business and homes. Each building includes a photograph, with a double-page spread for the top 50 selections. Captions provid ..."
Architects(1st Edition) From A to Z by PaulCattermole, Simon Forty Hardcover, 236 Pages, Published 2013 by Prestel ISBN-13: 978-3-7913-4773-8, ISBN: 3-7913-4773-X
"Dazzling illustrations and concise, helpful texts make this an indispensable reference for anyone curious about the great architects and buildings of yesterday and today. From Alvar Aalto to Peter Zumthor, from the Renaissance to the 21st century, this comprehensive guide introduces readers to the major names, schools, and structures in the field of architecture. Each entry focuses on a seminal figure and one of his or her career-defini ..."
"Commemorating buildings that have gone against tradition in order to make technological progress and to place architecture in a direct relationship with nature, this remarkable compilation illustrates buildings from the past 250 years that have made history because of their eccentricity. Each building profile includes photographs, the location, the name and vision of the architect who created it, and the story behind its construction. F ..."
Architekten! Von Aalto bis Zumthor by PaulCattermole Hardcover, 236 Pages, Published 2013 by Prestel Verlag ISBN-13: 978-3-7913-4768-4, ISBN: 3-7913-4768-3
"Von Aalto bis ZumthorGebundenes BuchEin "Who's who" der Architekten von der Renaissance bis heuteArchitektur bestimmt unser Leben. Ob als Wohn- oder Bürogebäude, das wir täglich nutzen, oder als spektakuläres Kunstwerk, das Begeisterung oder heftige Kritik auslöst - Architektur umgibt uns bei allen Tätigkeiten und gibt unserem Leben eine oft gar nicht mehr wahrgenommene Form. Doch wer steckt hinter der Architektur, wer sind die Schöpfer ..."
"Amplia perspectiva de proyectos que actualmente configuran lo que será la arquitectura del mañana. Aborda los aspectos estéticos, técnicos e históricos de la arquitectura más innovadora. Muestra una gran diversidad de obras realizadas por más de treinta arquitectos procedentes de diecinueve países. ¿Cómo viviremos en el año 2050? Este libro proporciona algunas respuestas. Un aspecto destacado de los proyectos presentados es la diversida ..."