1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die

Synopsis of 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die

«1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die» is the architecture guide edited by Mark Irving, from Cassell Illustrated in paperback (960 pages).

A chronological tour of over a thousand remarkable structures worldwide, from Angkor Wat and the Parthenon to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Bilbao. With interior and exterior photographs, each entry summarizes the key aspects of its design and the historical, social and political context surrounding its creation.

2007 edition with a foreword by Peter St John. Text in English. Includes domestic buildings and railway stations through to chapels, casinos, concert halls and museums.

For architecture enthusiasts and curious travelers wanting a visual and concise tour of notable buildings around the world.