Modern Architecture A-Z

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Explore the A to Z of modern space with this comprehensive overview featuring nearly 300 profiles of architects, styles, movements, and trends that have shaped structures from the 19th to the 21st century. This architectural encyclopedia provides an indispensable look at key figures in modern architecture, presenting each pioneer with a portrait, concise biography, and descriptions of their significant works. Experience a global architecture tour, traveling from Manhattan skyscrapers to a Japanese concert hall, and from Antoni Gaudí’s Palau Güell in Barcelona to Lina Bo Bardi’s sports and leisure center in São Paulo. Discover Gio Ponti’s colored geometries, Zaha Hadid’s free-flowing futurism, the luminous interiors of SANAA, and Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s unique blend of Scottish tradition and elegant japonisme. The A to Z entries also encompass groups, movements, and styles, placing these architects within broader building trends such as International Style, Bauhaus, and De Stijl. With stunning illustrations showcasing some of the best architectural photography of the modern era, this resource is essential for architecture professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike.