The Power of Architecture: 25 Modern Buildings from Around the World

Architecture is fascinating, and it seems odd to me that more people don't pay attention to the buildings that fill our world. Even more alarming is the fact that people don't appreciate certain styles of the past and are quick to tear down or deface some types that are not terribly old but are considered outmoded. One of my favorite architectural elementals in Curtainwall, so it made me happy that the oldest building covered in the book was Walter Gropius Fagus Factory from 1911 that showcased this style. Can we quit tearing down or refacing similar schools and post offices now?

The 25 buildings that are described are not necessary the most famous or impressive buildings in the world, but a sample of architecture across the world over a period of time that makes a statement about the time during which it was built. There are utilitarian buildings, like the Battersea Power Station, and more decorative ones like Wright's Fallingwater. Each two page spread features a drawing of the building, a brief discussion of its history, and insight as to why it is architecturally significant. A timeline at the end of the book gives more facts about the buildings, such as location, materials, and special features, and also offers biographies of the architects. There is no index or bibliography.