Overview
A century of great buildings and their creators
This is the be-all-end-all reference work for architecture in the 20th century. From Frank Lloyd Wright to Antoni Gaudí to Frank O. Gehry to Shigeru Ban and all the best stuff in between, it's all here. The chronologically organized chapters put it all into perspective, illustrated by hundreds of large-format photos as well as a plenitude of drawings and floor plans. The biographical appendix covers all of the century's greatest architects, including today's new talents. An indispensable reference work and an absolute must for all lovers of architecture!
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
In monographs on Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Kahn and others, Peter Gossel has distinguished himself as a perceptive chronicler of modern architecture. His large scale Architecture in the Twentieth Century demonstrates his ability to present the almost dizzyingly intricate story of its past hundred years in an enlightening way. In its 608 pages, one finds a history of its development, competing schools, and greatest achievements. Gossel's rich descriptions and biographical appendix are augmented by hundreds of photographs, drawings, and floor plans. Taschen at its best.