At the advent of a new millennium, architects have pushed the limits of invention and originality. Boasting breathtaking skylines of sail-shaped buildings, dancing towers and twisting skyscrapers, the audacious architecture makes many of the world’s finest cities a delight to visit for architects, designers, photographers and travelers. Author Barry Stone brings to you the audacious visionaries whose creations are all about shock and awe … the best homes, buildings and structures the world has seen.
Barry Stoneis a contributing author for a string of illustrative reference books includingAmerica: The Complete Story,Historica: 1,000 Years of Our Lives and Times,HOME: Design & Architecture from Prehistory to Today, and the critically-acclaimedEARTH. He has also worked as a contributing author on several of the popular “1001” titles for UK publisher Quintessence including1001 Inventions that Changed the World,1001 Escapes to Make Before You Die, and1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die.
An outstanding gift for all building / architecture loversThe best homes, buildings and structures of the world
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