Philip Gumuchdjian Livres

From ancient and classical masterpieces to contemporary, cutting-edge buildings, architecture has defined our world throughout history. Drawing its examples from all around the globe, Architecture: The Whole Story is a richly illustrated and comprehensive account of the architects, plans, designs and constructions that over the centuries have most engaged our minds, inspired our imaginations and raised our spirits. For everyone who has ever wished for greater insight into the art of building design, Architecture: The Whole Story provides the analytical tools to appreciate to the fullest the variety of architectural achievement and the built environment in the world.

"Sensing Place" is a reflection on twenty years of Gumuchdjian Architects in practice. The principal architect, Philip Gumuchdjian, sets out the thinking behind his projects with a view to restating the relevance of architecture in an increasingly virtual, image-driven world. The book is thus a manual designed to guide the general public through the many concurrent and competing ideas that underpin a typical body of architectural work