Portraits, short biographies and presentations of important buildings
Modern Architecture A-Z is a comprehensive reference work with almost 300 entries, providing an indispensable overview of the key figures in modern architecture. It presents the most important architects of the 1 9. to 2 1. centuries, each with a portrait, a short biography and a presentation of their most important works. Readers are taken on an architectural journey around the world, from the skyscrapers of Manhattan to a Japanese concert hall, from Antoni Gaudí's Palau Güell in Barcelona to Lina Bo Bardi's sports center in São Paulo. You will experience the colorful geometry of Gio Ponti, the futuristic style of Zaha Hadid, the light-flooded designs of SANAA and the unique blend of Scottish tradition and Japanese influences of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
- Almost 300 entries on the most important architects of modernism
- Portraits, short biographies and presentations of important buildings
- Architectural journey from iconic skyscrapers to cultural landmarks worldwide