Architecture in the 20th Century – TASCHEN

Architecture in the 20th Century
By Peter Gössel and Gabriele Leuthäuser
Published by TASCHEN | 2005 Edition | Two-Volume Hardcover Set
Volume 1: 287 pages | Volume 2: 608 pages | Size: 8 x 10.5 inches

Architecture in the 20th Century by Peter Gössel and Gabriele Leuthäuser is an authoritative two-volume collection that presents a comprehensive visual and historical overview of modern architecture from 1900 to 2000. Published by renowned art and design publisher TASCHEN in 2005, this edition spans nearly 900 pages across two hardbound volumes, enclosed in a sturdy slipcase—making it both a collector’s piece and a scholarly resource.

This richly detailed work delves into the progression of architectural thought and form throughout the 20th century, featuring more than 80 influential architects from across the globe. Among the featured luminaries are Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, Richard Meier, Frank Gehry, Norman Foster, Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, and many more. The book is extensively illustrated with high-quality color photographs, original blueprints, design sketches, and site plans that document some of the most innovative and iconic buildings of the modern era.

Each chapter is meticulously organized by decade and architectural style, offering readers a chronological journey through movements such as Art Nouveau, Modernism, Bauhaus, Brutalism, Postmodernism, and High-Tech architecture. Alongside vivid visuals, the commentary provides critical insights into how social, political, and technological changes influenced architectural design throughout the century.

Ideal for architects, architecture students, design historians, and art book collectors, Architecture in the 20th Century is more than just a coffee-table publication—it’s a vital reference that captures the spirit, ambition, and innovation of modern architecture in all its forms.

• Two-volume hardcover edition published by TASCHEN (2005)

• Volume 1: 287 pages | Volume 2: 608 pages

• Covers over 80 internationally renowned architects and movements

• Includes rare photographs, plans, drawings, and commentary

• Documents architectural styles from 1900 to 2000

• Ideal for design professionals, students, collectors, and academic reference

• Dimensions: 8 x 10.5 inches | Comes with a protective slipcase