The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture (Hardback)

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This pocket-sized version of the 'Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture', useful for the holiday or business traveller, contains 1052 buildings in 27 cities, each illustrated with a single image, and accompanied by a brief description as well as the address and telephone number. Organized geographically, maps locate each building. 1052 colour photos; 69 maps

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The 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. Each of the 1,052 projects from the comprehensive edition are included with a single image per building and a short text to help the traveller recognise it. The project entry gives the name of each building and its architect, the location, and the address, if visitable, as well as the telephone number, where appropriate. There is also a system to indicate which projects are open to the public. In addition to the forty two regional maps from the comprehensive edition, there are an additional 27 new city maps which locate the buildings in more built up areas The book provides a unique opportunity to visit 1,052 works of contemporary architecture in all parts of the world, from the Arctic Circle to the African deserts and beyond. The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture, Travel Edition is an essential companion on the travels of all those interested in gaining a first hand understanding of contemporary architecture around the world.