A visual exploration of the world's most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact format. This book features a dizzying array of concrete structures, from beautiful buildings by acclaimed architects to functional aircraft hangars and vast power plants. This smart, stylish survey features iconic and acclaimed projects by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid, Herzog de Meuron, and Tadao Ando, as well as many lesser-known newcomers. Presented in a mini format perfect for gifting, Concrete features a textured cover and more than 170 inspiring photographs.

Product Details

Dimensions: 5.1" x 6.6"

Hardcover, 384 pages

About the Designer

One hundred years ago, Phaidon invented the art book. Phaidon was founded in Vienna by Dr. Béla Horovitz, Frederick 'Fritz' Ungar, and Ludwig Goldschneider. Their vision was to create elegantly produced, accessibly priced art books – something that had not been done before. Today, Phaidon is the leading global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print. They work with the world’s most influential artists, chefs, writers, and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, and more.