Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture [Hardcover]

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Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0714848743 | ISBN-13: 978-0714848747 | Edition: Ill

The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture is a comprehensive portrayal of the finest built architecture from around the world completed since the year 2000. Divided into six world regions, the Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture provides an important overview of global and local trends in architecture for a wide range of users. The geographical contexts for twenty-first century architectural production are explored in a global framework presented in accessible graphic formats. Each of the six world regions is introduced by an in-depth look at their unique urban and architectural issues. This statistical data has been researched and analyzed by a team of from the London School of Economics.

More than 1000 key buildings have been chosen through a rigorous selection process involving a panel of expert advisors and specialists from every region. Each building is fully illustrated with drawings and photographs, and each is described by a short essay. Further information includes key data such as construction cost, client name, area of the building, and geographical coordinates. Cross-referencing between projects helps the user to find other buildings by the same architect included in the book. In addition, a mass of useful information is provided, including details about the architects' practices, as well as extensive indices.

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Hotel at Marqués de Riscal, 2007, Elciego, Spain, architect: Gehry Partners

White Temple, 2000, Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, architect: Tagashi Yamaguchi

CCTV and TVCC Centres, 2008,Beijing, China, architect: Office for Metropolitan Architecture

Orchid House, 2006, Medellín, Colombia, architect: Plan B Architects with JPRCR Architects

Holman House, 2005, Sydney, Australia, architect: Durbach Block Architects

Casa da Musica, 2005, Porto, Portugal, architect: Office for Metropolitan Architecture

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Editorial Reviews

Review

". . . a world smorgasbord. Good gift if you think chain stores and strip malls have eaten the world."- Los Angeles Times

"An elegant, universal travel guide. Well illustrated, meticulously researched and genuinely international, it is small enough to take away with you."- Financial Times Books of the Year 2011

"This handy little guide is for architecture lovers who wish to take in some of the world's great buildings on their travels. . . will be to architecture students what 1,000 Films to See Before I Die is to film buffs."- Self Build and Design

"Provides a fascinating overview of the world skyline today."- Conde Nast Traveler.com

"An ideal companion for all travellers who love architecture."- designboom.com

"This is a quick and marvelous introduction to contemporary examples of world architecture and a must for travelers fond of architecture."- The Chicago Tribune

--This text refers to the Flexibound edition.

Review

''As comprehensive as it is sweeping, the Atlas is an indispensable work of reference for the architecture of our time.'' Richard Meier

''The international civilization of our hoped-for world seems somehow hinted at by the breadth of geographical reach in Phaidon's Atlas. I especially love to discover a work by an architect I haven't known in a remote place I have never seen.'' Steven Holl

''We rely on The Phaidon Atlas to continually seek out new hot spots of architecture around the world.'' Shim-Sutcliffe Architects

''This diverse collection of projects from around the globe speaks to the vitality within the current architectural landscape. Nowhere else will you find such a comprehensive survey of contemporary architecture.'' Hitoshi Abe

''The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century of World Architecture provides readers with instant access to the full range of issues confronting architects across the globe....an inspiring compendium.'' Sean Godsell

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Phaidon Press Inc.; Ill edition (November 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0714848743
• ISBN-13: 978-0714848747
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 5 x 17.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 16.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #243,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration for the concrete jungle November 17, 2008

By Guy Rogers

Format:Hardcover

A magnificent book, which is indeed current to within the last year, including buildings such as `The birds nest' used in the Chinese Olympics and Toronto's ROM, but not their recently updated AGO.

The buildings are described well in the text along with Architectural designs and copious images of the building from internal and external sources.

The layout is done well by splitting into continents and then countries and maps to should proximity. Which if one is travelling to an area, makes it easy to go and explore some of the buildings in the book.

Phaidon consistently publishes well put together books and this keeps up the trend. Like the Phaidon Design Classics set, this book comes in an interesting `carry case', as it is quite heavy !

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Volume July 24, 2011

By rehantikka

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

As an architect and a professional in the industry, this is an invaluable asset, a marvelous compilation with an international flavour. Only negative comment is that the compilation lacked the "works" of some of the great contemporary "icons" of the global architectrural profession, these may be in another volume???. Very happy with the contents and can be highly recomended, awaiting more volumes in the series.

The gift card I requested was never included and the green colour special plastic cover which the book was enclosed in was badly damaged and was a big disapointment, perhaps a more sturdy material should be used, specially when being shipped internationally. Sad to see the condition in which it was recived!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars mehmet's review February 17, 2009

By Mehmet Emin Salgamcioglu

Format:Hardcover

Although the quality of the information inside is professionally edited and very useful, only the paper quality seems weaker than the previous atlas (the phaidon atlas of contemporary architecture)

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect May 3, 2013

By celeste

Format:Flexibound|Amazon Verified Purchase

thanks, the book is what i expected, i appreciate the time. no problem with the book and cover. ok ok

5.0 out of 5 stars nice little tiny travel book March 5, 2012

By SERG

Format:Flexibound|Amazon Verified Purchase

i saw the big edition on a library and i love it, only cons is that is an oversize,heavy and an expensive book, so i found this mini version with les pics than the bigger book and less info,it is cool but i guess i will save some money to get the big edition so t, but this one is still worth it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern architecture must March 2, 2012

By eliza

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If you love modern architecture and love books that also include the building plans you need to have this book. I constantly go back to this book for a reread.

5.0 out of 5 stars A good encylopedia of sorts March 9, 2011

By Burak

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

For those interested in architecture, professional and amateur alike, this is one great book. Beng able to see all the newest and enticing examples of contemporary architecture, to observe and appreciate the touch of technology reflected in great pieces of architectural masterpieces in one huge collection, is nothing sort of amazing. Thanks Phaidon.

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe my favorite book February 23, 2010

By James Anderson

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is an amazing book chock full of projects that I have never seen before. It is organised intelligently and usually provides good drawings and pictures of each project.