Phaidon's Building Materials Collection takes a fresh look at the way in which four building materials—wood, brick, stone and concrete—have been used throughout centuries to create the world's most iconic architecture. From the humble to the otherworldly, from prehistory to the twenty-first century, this four-volume set showcases an incredible range of buildings. Richly illustrated with breathtaking photographs of awe-inspiring monuments of ancient civilations and the work of Le Corbusier, Zaha Hadid, Tadao Ando, Mies van der Rohe, and many more, this collection makes a splendid addition to your home library or the perfect gift for architecture enthusiasts.
