Top American Architecs

Exploring the breadth of American contemporary architecture, Top American Architects presents exceptional examples of architecture that radically change our American landscape. Author May Cambert offers biographical reviews of selected American architects, from established firms like Gehry Partners to booming talents like Pablo Castro and Jennifer Lee of OBRA Architects, along with an overview of their projects and a study of the latest architectural developments and trends. The projects covered throughout the book are a wonderfully balanced mix of both commercial and residential structures, including spaces for both public and private use.

Many structures featured here function as cultural centers, such as Richard Meier & Partners’ Performing Arts Center in Bethel, New York, and Asympote’s proposed plans for the Guggenheim in Guadalajara. The illustrations, from computer-rendered blueprints to two-dimensional models to photographs of completed buildings, show the transformation from concepts to actual structures.