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Destination Architecture - 1000 Buildings (Phaidon) (2nd Hand Hardback)

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Synopsis

The definitive architecture travel guide that lets you visit 1,000 of today's most must-see contemporary buildings - whether at home or on the road.

Featuring 1,000 of today's most compelling buildings by the world's finest architects, Destination: Architecture is an unparalleled and comprehensive resource for anyone wanting to get more out of their travels. No journey, from a long weekend to a long-haul trip, would be complete without this expertly curated 'who's who' of the most exciting architecture in the world.

Each building is illustrated with a single image and accompanied by a description, with addresses, websites, and opening details. It's the best way to find and enjoy contemporary built culture on every continent.

Details
  • Format : Smaller 2nd Hand Hardback (No Dust Jacket Issued)
  • Condition : Very Good
  • Category : Non-Fiction - Architecture, Design & Engineering
  • Published : 2017 (Phaidon Press Ltd)
  • ISBN : 9780714875354
  • SKU : B003363
  • PPC : SP800gm
  • RRP : £19.95
  • Quantity Available : 1 only.

Full Colour & Glossy. 560pp.

External Reviews

"A comprehensive global travel guide to the contemporary built environment." - Modern Magazine.

"The one you need to consult for your next city break. Destination Architecture is the compact companion for contemporary construction. A comprehensive travel guide. a building bucket list. Destination Architecture ticks all the right boxes." - The Essential Journal.

"Inspiring . . . Elegant . . . Sometimes it pays to judge a book by its cover. Anyone with an interest will enjoy this compendium of 1,000 must-see contemporary buildings around the world." - The Times.

"One thousand of the most compelling designs from this period have been complied in Destination Architecture a new book published by Phaidon that aims to become an unparalleled resource for enjoying these examples of contemporary built culture." - CNN Style.

"Both universal landscapes and personal experiences are represented in a new publication that considers the wider effects of architectural tourism. The buildings featured are thrillingly diverse in their approaches." - Aesthetica.

"Worship at the altar of striking architecture . . . with 1,000 mesmerizing examples of extraordinary contemporary buildings." - Atlas Obscura.

"The go-to travel guide for architecture geeks. Whether you're an architecture aficionado or an intrepid traveller who wants to learn more about the incredible buildings you discover on your adventures, new book Destination Architecture is the ultimate bible, featuring more than 1,000 of the world's most compelling contemporary designs." - TheCultureTrip.com.

"A fantastic collection of 1000 of today's most compelling structures by the world's greatest architects. The definitive travel guide for architects, archi-tourists, and armchair travellers alike. Gift to clients, or leave around the store for inspiration." - TTG (Travel Trade Gazette Luxury).

The Publisher

Phaidon Press  is a global publisher of books on art, architecture, design, fashion, photography, and popular culture, as well as cookbooks, children's books, and travel books. The company is based in London and New York City, with additional offices in Paris and Berlin. With over 1,500 titles in print, Phaidon books are sold in over 100 countries and are printed in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, and dozens of other languages. Since the publisher's founding in Vienna in 1923, Phaidon has sold almost 50 million books worldwide.

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