Description
Discover '100 Years 100 Buildings', a stunning hardback edition authored by John Hill, renowned for his architectural insights through A Daily Dose of Architecture. This visually appealing compendium captures the evolution of significant architectural achievements from 1916 to 2015. With dimensions of 248 x 280 x 20 mm and a total of 224 pages, this book is designed to both educate and inspire architecture enthusiasts and professionals alike. Each beautifully crafted two-page spread showcases one or two large color photographs accompanied by in-depth explanations, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture. Key buildings featured include H. P. Berlage’s Holland House in London, Helsinki Railroad Station, Le Corbusier’s Mill Owners’ Association building in Ahmadabad, and Tadao Ando's Church of the Light in Osaka. Hill’s unique selection criteria ensure that all included structures are accessible for exploration by the average person, celebrating public architecture’s role in everyday life. This extraordinary collection also includes an introductory essay and a timeline highlighting significant architectural milestones, providing context to the evolution of design and building techniques. Enhance your architectural library with '100 Years 100 Buildings', a definitive guide on iconic structures, accessible now in New Zealand without the worry of import charges or customs duties. Enjoy combined shipping options from Smartfox NZ, a locally owned business based in Auckland, ensuring a smooth purchase experience.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 248 x 280 x 20 mm
Pages: 224
Bind: hardback
Author: John Hill Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 03-10-2016
The founder of the blog A Daily Dose of Architecture, John Hill, is obsessed with his subject and determined to expose his fellow citizens to the glorious structures that shape our environment. In this beautifully designed compendium Hill presents his selection of the most significant building to be built each year from 1916 to 2015. Each two-page spread includes one or two large color photos and text that explains the importance of each structure. Starting with H. P. Berlage’s Holland House in London and closing with Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s newly completed Broad museum in Los Angeles, Hill has combed the globe for iconic buildings. Notable inclusions are Helsinki Railroad Station; the Solimar Building in Cuba; Le Corbusier’s Mill Owners’ Association building in Ahmadabad, India; Habitat 67, a housing complex in Montreal; and Tadao Ando’s Church of the Light in Osaka, Japan. What makes this collection so extraordinary is Hill’s criteria for the buildings included: each must be able to be seen, approached, or explored by the average person. An introductory essay and a timeline that highlights important architectural events round out this engrossing survey that demonstrates the underlying themes and developments in the world of architecture today.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 248 x 280 x 20 mm
Pages: 224
Bind: hardback
Author: John Hill Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 03-10-2016
The founder of the blog A Daily Dose of Architecture, John Hill, is obsessed with his subject and determined to expose his fellow citizens to the glorious structures that shape our environment. In this beautifully designed compendium Hill presents his selection of the most significant building to be built each year from 1916 to 2015. Each two-page spread includes one or two large color photos and text that explains the importance of each structure. Starting with H. P. Berlage’s Holland House in London and closing with Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s newly completed Broad museum in Los Angeles, Hill has combed the globe for iconic buildings. Notable inclusions are Helsinki Railroad Station; the Solimar Building in Cuba; Le Corbusier’s Mill Owners’ Association building in Ahmadabad, India; Habitat 67, a housing complex in Montreal; and Tadao Ando’s Church of the Light in Osaka, Japan. What makes this collection so extraordinary is Hill’s criteria for the buildings included: each must be able to be seen, approached, or explored by the average person. An introductory essay and a timeline that highlights important architectural events round out this engrossing survey that demonstrates the underlying themes and developments in the world of architecture today.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.