1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die: The World's Architectural…

by Mark Irving

Series: 1001 (Buildings)

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I wanted to be an architect when i was young (embarrassingly, it was all Mike Brady's influence...) And i wasn't quite as impressed with this book as i have been with the other 1001 must see before you die books. Admitedly buildings are really something you must see in real 3d life, but so are paintings and gardens and both of those books better represented their subjects. Pictures are mostly small and seemed rather scant. And of course it is all subjective. (

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1001 edifici. I capolavori dell'architettura di tutti i tempi.

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This book is a one-stop guide to the world’s greatest architectural achievements. Comprehensive and concise, it contains reviews of the most influential structures ever built worldwide. Covering a diverse array of architectural traditions and construction styles–from the bold and brash to the spiritual and reserved, from Angkor Wat to the Parthenon, from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater to Frank Gehry’s Bilbao Guggenheim–the book celebrates the vision and achievement of world architecture. Entries are organized chronologically and include essential information on the featured building, as well as the social, political, cultural, and geographical considerations that influenced the design. Stunning illustrations and photographs highlight the technical feats and aesthetic brilliance of architects past and present. This comprehensive collection is an accessible reference for anyone interested in the history of architecture.

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A guide to the world's greatest architectural achievements presents concise information about each featured structure, including who designed it, who commissioned it, key dates in its construction, and descriptions of the interior and exterior.