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
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