ATLAS OF WORLD ARCHITECTURE

CONTENT Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE (SOM) WTC Transportation Hub in New York, USA (Santiago Calatrava) Museum Maxxi in Rome, Italy (Zaha Hadid) CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, China (OMA) Za-Koenji Public Theater in Tokyo, Japan (Toyo Ito) The spirit of an era is reflected by its architecture. The worldwide turbulences of the past years have led to a correspondingly unparalleled diversity of buildings. This compendium presents an international exhibition of contemporary architecture against a backdrop of global trends, local traditions, functional demands, economical constraints and individual styles. The selection includes stunning designs from the most sought-after architects and talented up-and-coming companies, demonstrating new interpretations of forms to suit anticipated future demands. The Atlas of World Architecture sets a benchmark for buildings of all typologies from the past five years that have earned their place in architectural history.