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The Lion London 2002-2003 "Woolf Architects' work to the building... reveals an intelligent stance towards its original architecture and the state of affairs in the world that surrounds it.
£100.00 Presents the best works of architecture completed since 1998 throughout the world, selected by a panel of eminent names in architecture. A total of 1,052 projects by 656 architects in 75 countries have been selected, confirming 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.
Congress, Convention and Exhibition Facilities Lawson, Fred Architectural Press, UK, 235pp, PB $A P/A Contemporary Design in Detail: Small Environments Chen Y. Organised around strategies that architects employ to design small residential spaces, this publication offers a visual tour of international projects that are characterised by its dealings with the site and outdoors, spatial boundaries, internal organisation, surfaces and textures, and all of which are under 120square meters.
See Description and Additional info for more details. The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture --so massive that it comes in its own plastic carrying case--is one of the rare publishing events that lives up to its hype.
Designed by Tadao Ando and completed in 1994, this outdoor museum presents near-life sized reproductions of famous masterpieces on porcelain panels. There are 8 works in all and include Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" and high priest Toba's "The Scroll of Frolicking Animals and Humans." This is the world's first open-air art garden.
Zaha Hadid wins international competition Zaha Hadid has won a presitgious international competition to design the new Nuragic and Contemporary Art Museum in Cagliari, Italy. Envisioned as a project to be completed in three phases, the structure will cover some 12,000 square metres, comprised of Nuragic and Contemporary Art exhibition spaces, a library, a congress hall, offices and retail space.
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Go to the World Browse other Art & Architecture M-Z The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture Travel Ed. by Phaidon The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture: Travel Edition , presents all of the best works of architecture completed in the last five years in an ultra-convenient mini format, perfect for the holiday or business traveller.
Title: Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture Travel Edition ISBN: 0714844500 From Amy at Builders Booksource: A phenomenal survey of more than 1,000 of the world's best contemporary architecture of the past five years. Organized graphically and illustrated with global, regional and sub-regional maps locating each building, this is a true atlas.
News On November 16 2007at the Stockholm Town Hall, it was announced that Woolf have reached the final ten in the largest ever international competition (1,170 entrants from all over the world), to build the new national library of Sweden in Stockholm. Woolf's public arts pavilion is for the Six Cities Design Festival Scotland.
Product Description Synopsis 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.
Editorial Reviews Amazon.com The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture --so massive that it comes in its own plastic carrying case--is one of the rare publishing events that lives up to its hype. The book showcases 1,052 buildings completed since January 1998 with thousands of well-chosen color photographs plans, elevations, and cross-sections.
Title: Phaidon Atlas Of Contemporary World Architecture: Travel Edition Details: The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture: Travel Edition, presents all of the best works of architecture completed in the last five years in an ultra-convenient mini format, perfect for the holiday or business traveler. Each of the 1,052 projects from the comprehensive edition included a single image per building and a short text to describe it.
The phrases 'contemporary architects' and 'contemporary architecture' have obvious meanings but like 'modern architects' and 'modern architecture' the terminology is open to interpretation - shades of meaning. Modern Architects Modern Architecture became linked to a certain genre of building and thus over time wasn't really 'modern' anymore.
(+) enlarge Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture By Phaidon Press 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.
Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture This volume presents a global survey of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture from around the world completed since 1998. 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.
Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture This volume presents a global survey of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture from around the world completed since 1998. 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. This book is an essential addition to the library of everyone who appreciates the importance of our built heritage—past, present and future. Comes in either a specially designed clear plastic case or as a paperback pocket-sized edition. Hardcover includes over 5,500 color illustrations, 2,000 architectural drawings, and 62 maps.
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture: Comprehensive Edition (Hardcover) by Various (Author) Average Customer Review: (6) In stock This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions Synopsis 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.
Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Hugh Pearman's Contemporary World Architecture is a remarkable work that gives new meaning to the term magnum opus . Its sheer bulk and scope are staggering: about seven pounds and 512 large pages, with about 1200 illustrations (predominantly in color) depicting 660 buildings around the world.
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Editorial Reviews Synopsis 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.
Contemporary World Architecture Hugh Pearman Written by respected critic Hugh Pearman, this book includes more than 500 completed buildings by some of the world's greatest architects. With additional insights into the evolution of new architectural solutions from the late sixties to the end of the century and beyond, this book provides an encyclopaedic picture of the state of architecture today.
An essential addition to the libraries of architects and all those who appreciate the importance of our built heritage, past, present and future. 1,052 buildings 656 architects 75 countries 5,500 color images 2,000 black and white line drawings 62 specially commissioned maps 389,000 words This massive, high-impact book places the work of internationally acclaimed architects alongside emerging architectural stars and those currently unknown outside their own country. Photo: arcspace Documenting the world’s most outstanding works of contemporary architecture built since 1998, this first edition of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture is a valuable tool in understanding the state of contemporary architecture at the beginning of the new millennium.
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Editorial Reviews Amazon.co.uk Review Hugh Pearman's Contemporary World Architecture is a remarkable work that gives new meaning to the term magnum opus . Its sheer bulk and scope are staggering: Weighing about seven pounds and with 512 large pages, it boasts approximately 1200 illustrations (predominantly in colour) depicting 660 buildings around the world.
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INDEX - extensive, fully cross-referenced. Hugh Pearman is the architecture and design critic of The Sunday Times, London.
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£100.00 Add to Basket Add to Wish List Related titles Dwellings Frank Lloyd Wright The House Book £19.95 £27.95 £6.95 Add to Basket Add to Basket Add to Basket Add to Wish List Add to Wish List Add to Wish List More about this title Back to top of page The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture presents a comprehensive global survey of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture from around the world to be completed in the last five years. Organized geographically and illustrated with global, regional and sub-regional maps locating each individual building, this monumental tome illustrates more than 1,000 completed buildings and includes some of the most influential projects worldwide as well as many lesser-known buildings.
Title: Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture ISBN: 0714843121 From Amy at Builders Booksource: A phenomenal survey of more than 1,000 of the world's best contemporary architecture of the past five years. Organized graphically and illustrated with global, regional and sub-regional maps locating each building, this is a true atlas.
Any Category Crafts & Hobbies Design & Decorative Arts History History & Periods Home Design Illustrated Interior Design International Nonfiction Professional & Technical: Architecture: Drawing & Modelling: General Specific Styles Editorial Reviews Amazon.com The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture --so massive that it comes in its own plastic carrying case--is one of the rare publishing events that lives up to its hype. The book showcases 1,052 buildings completed since January 1998 with thousands of well-chosen color photographs plans, elevations, and cross-sections.
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£35.00 Add to Basket Add to Wish List Related titles The Glasshouse Dwellings Architecture of Truth £24.95 £19.95 £35.00 Add to Basket Add to Basket Add to Basket Add to Wish List Add to Wish List Add to Wish List More about this title Back to top of page Contemporary World Architecture is a comprehensive survey of international architecture from the late 1960s to the end of the twentieth century, offering a critical study of the social, cultural and political changes that have shaped the built environment. Continual advances in building technology, shifting demographics and increasing levels of global communications have a continuing impact on architectural ideology and building types.
Simon Jenkins' view A bible of modern architecture - BBC Radio 3 Seminal - Design Week A substantial study - the Bookseller This is a good idea - The Economist If Rem Koolhaas had written it, he'd have called it Outsize: this is bigger than mere XL... a massive piece of work, an encyclopaedic survey of where architecture stands as we approach the millennium. - Naomi Stungo, RIBA Journal A major contribution to late 20th century architectural writing - FX magazine A refreshingly clear documentation of architecture at the end of the century - Building What's the most impressive architectural achievement of the past 30 years?
£14.95 This Travel Edition of the beautiful The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture, presents all of the best works of architecture completed in the last five years in an ultra-convenient mini format, perfect for the holiday or business traveller. Each of the 1,052 projects from the comprehensive edition included a single image per building and a short text to describe it.
the phaidon atlas of contemporary world architecture - travel edition 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.
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd 'The Phaidon 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.
Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture 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.
Title: The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture Details: 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.
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