Spain has become a magnet for anyone interested in contemporary art and culture. Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum by Frank Gehry, Barcelon's Museum of Contemporary Art by Richard Meier, Madrid's Reina Sofia, Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences by Santiago Calatrava and Pontevedra's Island of Sculptures are but a few of the tantalizing attractions. This informative, lively guide provides all you need to know, and then some.

Building the New Millennium: Architecture at the Start of the 21st Century looks at the most remarkable projects built internationally since the turn of the millennium. The book includes a wide range of project types such as stadia, theatres, bridges and government buildings. Each project has been chosen based on factors such as its innovative use of materials, its scale or construction techniques. This book offers an accessible overview of the most extraordinary buildings from around the world, built by both established architects and new, emerging talents.

Designed for a general readership, each project is given two double page spreads with a comprehensive selection of images of the exterior and interior, and an informative text about the building and its context. Buildings featured include such notable projects as the National Stadium in Beijing, China by Herzog & de Meuron, the Casa da Musica in Porto, Portugal by Rem Koolhaas/OMA, the Millau Viaduct in Millau, France by Foster + Partners, and the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, United Kingdom by Miralles Tagliabue/EMBT.

In this book we present three projects - UCA (University of Central Asia, Naryn Campus), MM (project MURAYAMA), HUA (Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture) that are currently in progress in places where the culture and climate happen to be very different. And regardless of the length of our involvement, all of the projects are now underway. In repeatedly visiting the sites, one thing we realized was that in one way or another they were all still in the process of being 'cultivated,' while in the past, we might have use the word 'developed'. What exactly, then is the difference between 'cultivating' and 'developing'?

Kazuhiro Kojima + Kazuko Akamatsu

World-renowned architect Frank Gehry considers drawing a conceptual tool: his fluid, unpredictable sketches demonstrate how he searches for ideas with his pen. This handsome book, slipcased in a cardboard box that itself recalls Gehry's furniture, offers an in-depth analysis of his drawings during the two decades since computer generated design began to dominate architectural practice. Esther da Costa Meyer analyzes his idiosyncratic style, his inspiration in the art of the past and of the present, and his contributions to the art of architectural draftsmanship. As often as possible, she allows Gehry to speak for himself. Da Costa Meyer argues that Gehry's sketches are only the first link in a long chain that passes through numerous models and computer renderings until the building is finally completed. She notes, however, that these whimsical works powerfully express Gehry's critique of the dogmatic strains of modernism prevalent when he began his career and his own attempts to bring humour, emotion, and drama back to architecture.

The concept of generosity is explored through a selection of architectural works contributing to the city. These 'generous' projects give new value to urban density, public space, and architectural ethics, creating new and unexpected uses for buildings and creating a base for cultural transformation. The featured French architects and collectives are known for their rich exchange of ideas and for creating innovative interfaces between buildings and city.

From rustic farmhouses to the Kyoto tea house to the most modern of Zen inspired home, Japanese Living reveals a unique aesthetic through stunning photographs and insightful descriptions. Discover the simple proportions based on the square of the tatami mat

With its uncompromising and clear construction, the Villa Savoye, completed in 1931, established Le Corbusier's reputation as an undisputed master of twentieth-century architecture. André Malraux placed it on the historic register in 1964. In this guide, historic documents and new photographs provide an in-depth presentation both to visitors to the site and to interested readers at home.

Living in the New Millennium looks at the best residential houses built internationally since the turn of the millennium. This book offers an accessible overview of houses that have been built around the world by both established architects and new, emerging talents.

Designed for a general readership, each project is given two double page spreads with a comprehensive selection of images of the exterior and interior, and an informative text about the building and its context. Projects featured include Lotus House in Japan by Kengo Kuma, Villa NM in New York by UNStudio, Dragspel Huset in Sweden by 24 H-Architecture, and Slice House in Brazil by Procter-Rihl.   

Written for:

Architects, planners in the field of tourism in alpine regions, engineers

A century ago, Eugene Atget roamed the streets of Paris, photographing the city inside and out. Bringing together his splendid, romantic portraits of authentic Old Paris with photographs of contemporary interiors, this compilation explores the city from opposite ends of the 20th century, revealing its enduring characteristics and distinctive style.