1001 Buildings
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1001 Buildings examines the world’s most important and valuable structures. Serving as a guide to architectural traditions and approaches, this work will hold a prominent place in your library. From Angkor Wat to the Parthenon, from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater to Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the book offers in‑depth analysis of diverse architectural traditions and building styles. Organized chronologically, it also covers the social, political, cultural and geographic contexts that deeply influenced the designs. With striking drawings and photographs that showcase the techniques of past and contemporary architects, this comprehensive collection is an essential reference for anyone interested in architectural history. Publisher: CASS EL. Publication Date: October 2019. Language: English. Pages: 960 pages. ISBN 9781788401760