Talk about contemporary architecture

Contemporary architecture is all around us, in our homes, schools, museums, and offices. But omnipresent as it may be, architecture is not always easy to understand. More than mere construction, it is a creative endeavor, an art in constant evolution, closelytied to the Iotesttechnological advances and the most profound sociological questions. Designed as an accessible introduction, this insightful guide explores architecture's many forms, from cultural centers to skyscrapers to bridges. The answers to essentiel questions like " When did itstart ? " and " What is its purpose ? " loy the foundation for a more in-depth look atthe evolution of architectural styles from modern and postmodern to high-tech, minimalist, and neo-baroque, to the current emphasis on ecological construction. Full-page images of specific projects such as Shigeru Bonis ingenious emergency shelters and Christian de Portzamparc's elegant Dior Building in New York capture the diversity of architectural creation and its potentiel for innovation.