London's Contemporary Architecture: a map-based guide

by KenAllinson (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $4.78

  London is a living architectural exhibition. This handy pocket guide: aids navigation of the city's greatest sights with a clear map-based format; features more than 260 buildings, with full notes and references; and, provides a superb full colour photographic record of the capital. London's Contemporary Architecture is a practical and highly illustrated guide to the best modern buildings. Now in its fourth edition, this location-based book has been fully updated to cover the latest additions to the London skyline. This guide looks at London district by district. It identifies the buildings most worth visiting and offers essential information about the selected architectural gems. Packed with fascinating informative commentary and useful location maps, it also includes examples of London's finer older buildings that are found near to the key contemporary sites. The book explores more than 260 of London's key modern buildings in full colour. The clear map based format provides a tour of the city. It provides an easy to use guide to expand your knowledge of London's architecture.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  London is a living architectural exhibition. This tried and trusted portable guide will help you to find your way around one of the world's most exciting cities, offering architectural experiences and insights into London's finest contemporary architecture. * features more than 400 buildings including key venues from the 2012 Olympic Park * provides a superb full colour photographic record of the capital * aids navigation of the city's greatest architectural sights with a clear map-based format * considers each district in turn, identifying the buildings most worthwhile visiting, and providing essential information and insights into each * includes a large scale, portable, lightweight map, for use when walking the tours Jam packed with the author's intimate architectural experience and knowledge of London's buildings, the accompanying commentary is both lively and entertaining, providing all the information that any architectural explorer will need to appreciate and experience London's contemporary architecture.