TASCHEN Modern Architecture A–Z Book

Taschen's Modern Architecture A-Z , written by Peter Gössel and Katja Gazey, offers a comprehensive overview of the visionaries and movements that have defined modern architecture.

Serving as both reference and exploration, the volume traces the development of architectural thought from the 19th century to the present day. With more than 280 entries, the book presents a comprehensive review of architects, collectives and styles that have influenced the global architectural landscape. Each profile includes a portrait, a brief biographical note and an analysis of major works, forming a coherent narrative that links innovation across time and space. From the rise of modernist skyscrapers to the understated sophistication of contemporary minimalism, the pages illustrate the evolution of architectural expression and its dialogue with cultural, social, and technological changes. Modern Architecture A-Z Book is an indispensable guide to understanding the forms, ideas and figures that continue to shape the modern built world.

Modern Architecture A-Z Book consists of 696 pages with English text.