The Iconic House — Richard Powers

Now available in paperback this essential book on modern architecture presents over one hundred of the most significant houses of the past hundred years The Iconic House features over one hundred of the most important and influential houses designed and built since 1900 With seminal works by Le Corbusier Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe as well as modern day greats like Tadao Ando Rem Koolhaas and Herzog de Meuron this book brings to life a stunning array of architectural masterpieces Wide ranging in both geographical scope and artistic style the houses share an appreciation of local materials and building traditions and a careful understanding of clients needs Each house however is the result of a unique approach that makes it groundbreaking for its time Now available in paperback the book features iconic houses recently constructed as well as concise informative texts specially commissioned photographs floor plans and drawings The Iconic House remains an ideal overview of contemporary architects and architecture for design lovers and professionals alike Tanıtım Bülteninden