As any keen traveller with an even keener eye knows, the world is filled with many examples of architecture, many of which have become almost as famous as their city’s principal tourist attractions. While many destinations are known and much referred to for their examples of period design, often these eclipse the efforts of contemporary architecture.
The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture Travel Edition has taken the guesswork out and reduced it to travel size in its latest revision of its comprehensive volume. With 472 pages and 1,100 colour illustrations, every continent of the globe has its sterling examples of good design listed for the architecturally inclined making the pilgrimage to construction porn. Available for pre-order for AU$18.50 it’s certainly a more practical decision than the original, however, if you feel like challenging your baggage allowance and your lower back’s strength, then be our guest.
Published on 10 October 2011 by Agony Uncle