Publisher's Synopsis
Contemporary architecture by country TASCHEN's new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 architects?from the firmly established to the up-and-coming?with the focus on how they have contributed to very recent architecture in the chosen nation. Entries include contact information and short biographies in addition to copiously illustrated descriptions of the architects? or firms? most significant recent projects. Crossing the globe from country to country, this new series celebrates the richly hued architectural personality of each nation featured. Architects/firms included: David Adjaye Alsop Architects Caruso St John Architects Chetwood Associates David Chipperfield Edward Cullinan dECOi Ellis Williams Eva Jiricna Foreign Office Architects FOA Norman Foster Nicholas Grimshaw Zaha Hadid Michael Hopkins Richard Rogers
