Contemporary Architecture by Markus Sebastian Braun

Contemporary Architecture by Markus Sebastian Braun

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Contemporary Architecture by Markus Sebastian Braun

Most wonderful diversity: How global architecture of today heads for tomorrow

Nearly exactly ten years after the publication of the Atlas of World Architecture,this new follow-up publication reviews the last architectural decade bymeans of current exemplary buildings from all continents. Not only havebuilding tasks, techniques and styles changed greatly in the lastdecade, but the world has transformed, which is significantly reflectedin global building culture. Conversion and sustainability have gainedsignificantly in importance, and great innovative architecture hasemerged in new regions.

The most diverse projects from temporaryexhibition halls to mega airports are compiled and vividly presented inconcise texts, accompanied by images and drawings. Contemporary Architecture. Masterpieces around the Worldis published as a new reference work that reflects the excitingdiversity and remarkable achievements of current architecture worldwide.A particular focus is once again on presenting previously unknownmasterpieces alongside the well-known highlights of today's world ofconstruction.

Chris van Uffelen's main focus is the dissemination of design knowledge in all of its forms. The Dutch-German art historian has been writing books, essays, and articles on art, architecture, interior design, and urban planning from antiquity to the present for more than two decades. He's particularly interested in how architecture affects public places.

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ISBN 13 9783037682845
ISBN 10 3037682841
Title Contemporary Architecture
Author Markus Sebastian Braun
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Braun Publishing AG
Year published 2022-11-10
Number of pages 432
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