'An uncommonly intelligent guide through 4 000 years of spaces and buildings.' - San Francisco
Chronicle Back in print an elegant presentation of stunning and inspiring architectural
drawings from antiquity to the present day Throughout history architects have relied on
drawings both to develop their ideas and communicate their vision to the world. This gorgeous
collection brings together more than 250 of the finest architectural drawings of all time
revealing each architect's process and personality as never before. Creatively paired to
stimulate the imagination the illustrations span the centuries and range from sketches to
renderings simple to intricate built projects to an utopian ideal famous to rarely seen - a
true celebration of the art of architecture. Visually paired images draw connections and
contrasts between architecture from different times styles and places. Featuring work by an
incredibly diverse array of creatives ranging from Michelangelo to Frank Gehry Louise
Bourgeois to Tadao Ando B.V. Doshi to Zaha Hadid and Grafton to Luis Barragán the book shows
the incredible variety and beauty of architectural drawings.
