A Year in Architecture

The newest addition to this highly successful series offers a daily example of architectural splendor, from the Egyptian pyramids and Rome's Coliseum to envelope-pushing masterpieces by today's leading designers.
Those looking for a gift to delight the architecture lover in their lives will find the answer in this book that provides a journey through history and around the globe. Presented in brilliantly colored double-page spreads, each day features a photograph of an architectural icon, details about where and when the building was constructed, an appropriate quote or aphorism, and room for personal notes and dates. These important structures represent nearly every architectural style and function. The gorgeous images in this book allow readers to appreciate mankind's extraordinary accomplishments while deriving inspiration from them every day of the year.