An innovative and original survey of the best Mid-Century Modern architecture from around the world

School building architecture has greatly gained in pedagogical significance during the last years. This work presents more than 60 international projects which set themselves apart not only with their modern architectural vocabulary, but also with their architects hope of being their contribution to the improvement of educational standards.

Hertzberger's structuralism pictured in breathtaking black and white photographs

Featuring exquisite photographs of every structure the architect designed from scratch or incorporated into a historical building, this elegant volume is as sumptuous and inviting as a Scarpa interior.

Although he was not widely known during his lifetime, Carlo Scarpa has in the past-half century become one of the most revered of modern architects. His passion for integrating the ancient with the modern, the natural with the built environment, and the sensual qualities of glass, wo...

This highly original and personal exploration of Tadao Ando's work, one of Japan's leading architects, traverses both the physical and spiritual world.

In 2012, Philippe Se¿clier visited Tadao Ando's iconic Church of the Light, and was immediately compelled to journey around the world to further study the architect's buildings. This unique presentation of Ando's work is the result of what turned into a nine-year project to photograph 130 buildings. Walking around each structure, try...

Showcasing modern living spaces that are functional, aesthetic and sustainable and which express a deep connection to the surrounding environment and culture.

New York: de stad waar zovelen van dromen, die in vrijwel eenieders top vijf van citytrips staat en meteen ook de stad die je zo met Amerika vereenzelvigt maar tegelijk toch bitter weinig met de rest ervan te maken heeft. "The Big Apple",

"The City That Never Sleeps", "Gotham", "Center of the World",... het zijn maar een paar van de populaire bijnamen voor deze stad, die ongeveer twaalf keer zoveel inwoners telt als Amsterdam en pakweg evenveel inwoners als geheel België.

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