<p> The abriged paperback edition of <i>The Sourcebook of Contemporary Architecture</i> presents sixty noteworthy case studies that showcase a complete and diverse range of structures worldwide--now in a more portable format. The case studies incorporate every type of architectural project possible-private, commercial and public-making this lushly illustrated, information-rich book a more widely accessible resource that architects and architectural students will turn to again and again. </p> <p> Each case study includes a succinct description of the project at hand, listing its name, client, and location and presenting its unique objectives, challenges, and solutions. Every case study also features numerous full-color photographs and detailed renderings of site and floor plans. Finally, each case study provides a full listing of those involved in the project: the architectural firm and its participating architects; engineers; consultants; and contractors. The book features the work of world-renowned architects such as Gehry Partners, Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Santiago Calatrava, Daniele Claudio Taddei, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Philippe Starck, Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates, Daniel Claudio Taddei, Diller Scofidio, and others. Well-known projects include New York?s Modern Museum of Art redesign and Time Warner Center, England?s Selfridges Birmingham, and the MIT Stata Center in Cambridge, MA. </p> <p> This incredible volume is organized into the following categories: </p> <p> Public buildings: Offices, banks, corporate buildings, convention and exhibition centers, research centers, factories, skyscrapers </p> <p> Urban planning and transportation: Airports, train stations, urban transportation centers, bridges, communications towers, urban parks, peripheral parks, urban monuments and land art </p> <p> Cultural facilities: Museums, art galleries, cultural centers and foundations, schools and universities, libraries, houses of worship </p> <p> Public buildings: Auditoriums; theaters and cinemas; sports facilities; theme parks and attractions; bars, clubs, and game rooms; shopping malls; stores and showrooms; and restaurants </p> <p> Private homes: Multifamily urban homes, multifamily suburban homes, hotels and residences, semidetached and row houses, single family suburban homes, single family country homes, single family seaside homes. </p> <p> Future architecture: Art galleries, theaters and cinemas, and others. </p>