the phaidon atlas of contemporary world architecture
the phaidon atlas of contemporary world architecture presents a global survey of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture from around the world completed in the last five years. organized geographically and illustrated with global, regional and sub-regional maps locating each building, the book illustrates more than 1,000 completed buildings, and includes some of the most influential projects as well as many lesser-known buildings from around the world. sections on world data, building data and architect’s biographies build up a detailed picture of the influences on contemporary architecture today. every building type, from the largest publicly-funded art museums and airports to private houses, is covered, and each project is illustrated with colour photographs, line drawings and a descriptive text.

hardcover 824pgs
see also: the phaidon atlas comprehensive edition