The 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 . 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 as well as a plenitude of drawings and floor plans. The biographical appendix covers while celebrating today’s new talents, and the lavish illustrations include some of . For anyone interested in the zeitgeist and building design of the 20th century, this is your . The collection covers not only the architects but also the groups, the movements, and the styles that defined an era of construction.