HOW TO READ MODERN BUILDINGS

Discover the fascinating world of modern architecture with this indispensable guide. This pocket-sized volume is the perfect way to understand how the history of modernity has been written in bricks, concrete, steel, and glass. Learn how buildings symbolize over one hundred and fifty years of innovation and inspiration, becoming a conscious observer of the space around you.

• Understanding the architecture of the modern era
• Recognizing the characteristics of architectural styles
• Seeing details in the surrounding buildings
• Analyzing the main directions of modern architecture
• Fascinating history of architecture in a nutshell
• Practical guide to conscious seeing
• Required reading for anyone interested in architecture

This surprisingly comprehensive guide takes the reader through the most important buildings, showing how to recognize the characteristics of each architectural style and see them in the surrounding buildings. All major directions of modern architecture are discussed and analyzed, from Art Deco and Arts and Crafts through the International Style and Modernism to the ups and downs of the present. By looking closely at the most important architectural elements and hidden details of buildings realized in a specific style, we learn what is important and where to look for it.

Arkady Publishing presents this guide as required reading for anyone who wants to delve into the secrets of architecture. This book not only teaches how to look, but above all, how to perceive and understand the space around us. Thanks to it, every walk through the city will become a fascinating journey through time and space, full of discoveries and inspirations.

Whether you are an architecture student, an art enthusiast, or simply a curious person, this guide will provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to analyze and interpret buildings. Allow yourself a moment of reflection and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of modern architecture. Discover how buildings tell stories and how they shape our lives.

Specification: Pages: 256, Format: 136x161 mm, Year of publication: 2025, Binding: paperback, Publisher: Arkady.