The Sourcebook of Contemporary Architecture

By Àlex Sánchez Vidiella

THE SOURCEBOOK OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE presents more than 300 noteworthy case studies in its 650 pages, the first large-scale book of its kind to showcase a complete and diverse range of structures worldwide. The case studies incorporate every type of architectural project possible-private, commercial and public-making this lushly illustrated, information-rich book an invaluable resource that architects and architectural students will turn to again and again. Each case study includes a succinct description of the project at hand, listing its name, client, and location and presenting its unique objectives, challenges, and solutions. Every case study also features numerous full-color photographs and detailed renderings of site and floor plans. Finally, each case study provides a full listing of those involved in the project: the architectural firm and its participating architects; engineers; consultants; and contractors. The book features the work of world-renowned architects such as Gehry Partners, Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Santiago Calatrava, Richard Meier & Partners, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Philippe Starck, Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates, Daniel Claudio Taddei, Diller Scofidio, and others. Well-known projects include New York's Modern Museum of Art redesign and Time Warner Center, England's Selfridges Birmingham, and the MIT Stata Center in Cambridge, MA.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061241970
• ISBN13: 9780061241970
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 7.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 9.0" x 11.1"