100 Years 100 Buildings

Explore the architectural marvels of the past century with '100 Years 100 Buildings' by John Hill. This stunning hardback compendium meticulously showcases the most iconic structures from 1916 to 2015, making it an essential addition to any architecture enthusiast's collection. Each of the 224 pages beautifully presents a selection of significant buildings, featuring one or two large, high-quality color photographs alongside insightful narratives that delve into the importance of each design. John's passion for architecture shines through as he guides you from the historic Holland House in London to the modern Broad Museum in Los Angeles, capturing the essence of global design evolution. Noteworthy entries like Helsinki Railroad Station and Habitat 67 highlight the diversity of visionary architecture. This curated selection emphasizes accessibility, ensuring that each featured building can be experienced by the average person. The book's introductory essay and accompanying timeline provide valuable context, making it an enriching read for anyone interested in the themes and developments of modern architecture. Discover how these remarkable structures shape our world and inspire future generations of architects and city dwellers alike.

Author: John Hill Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 248 x 280 x 20 mm
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 03-10-2016

The founder of the blog A Daily Dose of Architecture, John Hill, is obsessed with his subject and determined to expose his fellow citizens to the glorious structures that shape our environment. In this beautifully designed compendium Hill presents his selection of the most significant building to be built each year from 1916 to 2015. Each two-page spread includes one or two large color photos and text that explains the importance of each structure. Starting with H. P. Berlage’s Holland House in London and closing with Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s newly completed Broad museum in Los Angeles, Hill has combed the globe for iconic buildings. Notable inclusions are Helsinki Railroad Station; the Solimar Building in Cuba; Le Corbusier’s Mill Owners’ Association building in Ahmadabad, India; Habitat 67, a housing complex in Montreal; and Tadao Ando’s Church of the Light in Osaka, Japan. What makes this collection so extraordinary is Hill’s criteria for the buildings included: each must be able to be seen, approached, or explored by the average person. An introductory essay and a timeline that highlights important architectural events round out this engrossing survey that demonstrates the underlying themes and developments in the world of architecture today.