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Graham, Ian

Great Building Designs: 1900–Today

48 pp. | Heinemann | August, 2015 | Library ISBN 978-1-4846-2619-1 $32.65 | Paper ISBN 978-1-4846-2624-5 $8.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4846-2634-4
(4) 4-6 Iconic Designs series. Graham highlights major architects worldwide and their groundbreaking designs since 1900, including the Flatiron Building, Fallingwater, and Burj Khalifa. A final chapter deals with "the future" and "green buildings." Organizational issues aside--"Architect in Focus" and "From Concept to Icon" sections are randomly curated and placed--many photos and diagrams complement the workmanlike narrative. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jack Forman

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