deconstructivism (architecture)

Introduces the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.

This book discusses the social and economic forces resulting in the decision to build the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the construction itself.

An illustrated guide to the great buildings and structures of the twentieth century, tracing the roots of modern architecture, discussing how changing social and political conditions affected the built environment, and looking at how innovations and inventions, as well as tradition, have impacted the art of architecture.