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Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and structures.


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Tour Operators / Specialists

 Allegro Holidays
Designed for lovers of ancient history. From the Neolithic Temples of Malta through ancient Anatolian cultures to the great cities of the Mayas you will visit fascinating places, vestiges of ancient enigmatic cultures and peoples of mystery.
Allegro Holidays is a specialty tour operator offering intriguing and unique tours for intellectually demanding travelers. Most of the packages are available all year round and can be customized to your specific needs.




 Ebookers.com - flights, hotels and car rentals

 Expedia.com - flights, hotels and car rentals

Guides / Related Books

 Amazon.com  - Books about architecture

The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture 
... The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture--so massive that it comes in its own plastic carrying case--is one of the rare publishing events that lives up to its hype. The book showcases 1,052 buildings completed since January 1998 with thousands of well-chosen color photographs plans, elevations, and cross-sections. Major elements of each project are described in elegantly succinct texts. Rather than simply pay lip service to the concept of "world" architecture, this book ranges throughout 75 countries on six continents. And although the big names in the field are here--Rafael Moneo and Herzog & De Meuron are each represented by nine projects; Tadeo Ando with eight, Frank Gehry with six--the focus is on the ingenuity and diversity of contemporary architecture, regardless of the fame of its creator... [ Editorial Review Amazon.com ]

Twentieth-Century American Architecture: The Buildings and Their Makers 
Paperback: 416 pages; Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (September 11, 2000); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-0393320541

The Seventy Wonders of the Modern World: 1500 Years of Extraordinary Feats of Engineering and Construction 
This book is divided into seven categories: churches, palaces, public buildings, towers and skyscrapers, bridges and railways, canals and dams, and statues. Each entry includes basic information on history, structural and engineering details, innovations, aesthetics, and a sidebar 'factfile'. The book is intended for general readers.
Hardcover: 304 pages; Publisher: Thames & Hudson (November 2002); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-0500510476

Great New Buildings of the World: Works from Tadao Ando to Zaha Hadid - by Ana G. Canizares (Author)
Book Description : Great New Buildings of the World is a luxuriously illustrated journey through today's architectural gems, from museums and auditoriums, to stadiums and city halls. With sites ranging from Seattle and Melbourne, to Tokyo and Taipei, each project expresses a unique style while integrating innovations in form, function, construction techniques, and materials.
Challenging and informative, this volume captures the joys of today's best new buildings without having to leave the comfort of home.
The first in an annual series. This book magnificently showcases the most breathtaking architecture, creativity, and novelty worldwide.
Hardcover: 192 pages; Publisher: Collins Design (August 16, 2005); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-0060747923

Time: Great Buildings of the World: The World's Most Influential, Inspiring and Astonishing Structures 
Hardcover: 176 pages; Publisher: Time (August 1, 2004); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1932273236

Architecture: The World's Greatest Buildings Explored and Explained 
Taking an original photographic approach to look in detail at certain topics, these four fascinating books provide deeper understanding and richer enjoyment of the worlds of architecture, art, famous artists, and myths and legends. AUTHOR BIO: Neil Stevenson studied architecture at Newcastle University from 1979 to 1984. He has worked for Kenzo Tange in Tokyo and practiced in London. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Hardcover: 112 pages; 1st American ed edition (September 1, 1997); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-0789419651

Links

 Architecture at Wikipedia
 Architectural Timeline - Timeline of Architecture
 Worldwide list of professional architecture organizations
 World Heritage_Sites
A Uesco World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the Unesco World Heritage Committee.

 American Institute of Architects - good design makes a difference
 RAIC - Royal Architecture Institute of Canada - L'Institut royal d'architecture du Canada

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