Little Book of Big Ideas Architecture

This is an introduction to the world's most important architects as well as a look at various architectural styles, movements and processes. It particularly concentrates on the ideas and contributions of 50 of the world's most influential architects and at 10 of the major movements in the field and their place in history. Some of the architects included are: Frank Lloyd Wright, Wren, Venturi and Saarinen and some of the topics covered include Modernism, Skyscrapers and Urban Planning. All in all, this is a compact, easily accessible, quick guide to the world's major architects. 'Very handy source book that provides a useful overview of recent and contemporary architectural trends...concise and light it is perfect to take on board for a business trip yet still manages to weigh in on some very controversial and recent topics...' In Design (June 2010)