Portraits, short biographies, and presentations of significant architectural works

Modern Architecture A–Z is a comprehensive reference work that, with nearly 300 entries, offers an indispensable overview of the key figures in modern architecture. It introduces the most significant architects of the 1 9. to 2 1., each accompanied by a portrait, a short biography, and a presentation of their most important works. Readers are taken on an architectural journey around the world, from the skyscrapers of Manhattan to a Japanese concert hall, from Antoni Gaudí’s Palau Güell in Barcelona to Lina Bo Bardi’s sports center in São Paulo. Along the way, they experience the colorful geometry of Gio Ponti, the futuristic style of Zaha Hadid, the light-filled designs of SANAA, and the unique blend of Scottish tradition and Japanese influences in the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

• Nearly 300 entries on the most important architects of Modernism
• Portraits, short biographies, and presentations of significant buildings
• An architectural journey from iconic skyscrapers to cultural landmarks around the world