The Future of Architecture Since 1889
"The Future of Architectureis the best comprehensive history of modernism to appear in a generation." -The New York Review of Books"Cohen provides not just a survey of architecture in the form of buildings and projects, but a sweeping history encompassing the ideas that have shaped the architectural achievements of the past century." -Architectural Record"This 5o0-plus-page tome charts the saga of 20th-century architecture, serving it up in bite-sized, thematic chapters liberally sprinkled with illustrations (many in color) and seasoned with discussions of lesser-known works and designers." -Library Journal, starred review"Written in French, translated into English, and impeccably edited by Joan Ockman, this is an exceptional, erudite text. . ." - Kenneth Frampton forThe Architect's Newspaper"A stimulating thematic approach. . .to contextualize the blockbuster buildings we know and love." -Architectural Digest"The eminent architectural historian. . .joins an academic perspective with a narrative voice that replaces industry jargon with a fascinating account.  His global viewpoint is rare in this kind of work. . ." -Cool Hunting"A comprehensive, cross-cultural history of the modern building. . ." -ELLE Decor"Few architectural historians are as lucid and insightful as Jean-Louis Cohen, and this magisterial survey distills his encyclopedic knowledge of the highways and byways of modernism. . .This is a must-have for architects, students, and anyone who cares about the environment." -Form