Architecture Guide to London

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$12.00

The most visual architecture guide to London ever published – more than 60 stunning buildings, designed by some of the world’s greatest architects, presented on a beautifully illustrated map to accompany you on your next trip to “The Big Smoke”.

London’s architecture is a captivating tapestry of history and modernity. The city’s skyline seamlessly blends centuries-old landmarks with contemporary marvels. Our architecture guide showcases historic icons such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and St. Paul’s Cathedral which stand as enduring symbols of British heritage. In contrast, 30 St Mary Axe – Swiss Re by Foster + Partners and Lloyd’s of London by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners are striking examples of high-rise structures that speak to the city’s forward-thinking and highly-technical work.

But it is perhaps somewhere in the intersection between historic and modern where many of London’s most successful contemporary projects fall. Our architecture guide to London also showcases the redevelopment of the Battersea district through works by Herzog & de Meuron, WilkinsonEyre, Foster + Partners, and Gehry Partners, the new King’s Cross Station by John Mc Aslan + Partners, the Great Court at The British Museum by Foster + Partners, and Coal Drops Yard by Heatherwick Studio; all must-see works of architecture and a celebration to the city’s rich history and present.

This thoroughly researched architecture guide is a must-have for architecture enthusiasts of all ages. It makes travel planning effortless and boasts an up-to-date curated list of buildings not found anywhere else; the perfect pocket-companion for your next trip abroad.

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Description

Features

1. The cover features a unique architectural icon that celebrates a local project and is illustrated as
a wandering path, capturing the joy of architecture and discovery.

Cover Illustration: Tate Modern Switch House by Herzog & de Meuron

2. Map identifying the general locations of the buildings, major and medium-sized road networks,
urban areas, watersheds, parks and other natural features.

3. Recommended Route identifying a must-see network of buildings and landmarks, with dashed
lines indicating routes for contemporary, modern and historical interests.

4. Legend of selected architectural projects featuring beautifully detailed building icons, the name of
the architect(s) / designers involved, and an address for where it can be found.

5. QR code connecting you to our digital guide with more information about the projects.

Additional information

Weight 36.287 kg
Dimensions 21 × 9.9 cm
Shipping

4 – 21 business days

We ship from Toronto, Canada. Depending on where you live in the world, our guides can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks to arrive.

2 reviews for Architecture Guide to London

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    Umair Ibrahim

    Superb architecture guide to the most exciting city in the world! Most of London’s notable architecture is concentrated in the central boroughs but this guide covers some of the buildings in the outer boroughs as well. It is sure to keep you occupied for a few days of long walks through the city to cover all the important works of architecture, of which London has many!

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    Julian Snider

    This was a life-saver during my 3-day visit to London. There are so many things to see in London that I would not have known where to start without this guide. It gave me a good sense of what to see and where they’re located in relation to one another. I did one of the recommended walking routes, which was chock-full of sites and easy to navigate. The layout and graphics of the guide are also beautifully designed and add a nice touch. Can’t wait to try out some of the other cities!

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