{"product_id":"architecture-in-the-20th-century","title":"Architecture in the 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe architecture of the 20th century is distinguished by an astonishing diversity. Just as the clash of aesthetic and commercial ambitions nevertheless produced many a happy symbiosis, so the purist and the expressive, the monumental and the picturesque came face to face. From lofty \"starchitects\" to lesser-known names around the world, this chronological overview takes you to the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eideas, trends, and transitions that defined the 1900s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From Frank Lloyd Wright to Antoni Gaudí, Frank O. Gehry to Shigeru Ban and all the best stuff in-between, it's all here. Organized chronologically, the 31 chapters put it all into perspective, illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003ehundreds of large-format photos\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as a plenitude of drawings and floor plans. The biographical appendix covers \u003cstrong\u003eall of the century's greatest architects \u003c\/strong\u003ewhile celebrating today's new talents, and the lavish illustrations include some of \u003cstrong\u003ethe best architectural photography in the modern era\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For anyone interested in the zeitgeist and building design of the 20th century, this is your \u003cstrong\u003ebe-all-end-all reference work\u003c\/strong\u003e. The collection covers not only the architects but also the groups, the movements, and the styles that defined an era of construction. \u003cstrong\u003eA must for all lovers of architecture!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Gössel, Gabriele Leuthäuser","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46431742132460,"sku":"9783836570909","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9783836570909.jpg?v=1747013357","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/architecture-in-the-20th-century","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}