Urban Apartment Blocks

Apartment buildings are the building blocks of urban landscapes, vital components of every city. Urban Apartment Blocks looks at the newest, most innovative projects and shows how the architects created stunning yet livable spaces, with full-color photographs and plans. Respect for both the occupants and for every city dweller passing the building has produced apartment buildings that are appealing both inside and out. AUTHOR: Pilar Chueca, editor and director of the successful Architecture in Detail series, which included her highly successful study of the staircase as a functional and sculptural element. Her strong architectural background and training is evident in all her publications. She currently lives in the historical neighborhood of Gracia in Barcelona, where she works as a consultant for various publications. SELLING POINTS: ?New buildings that are surprising yet sensible ?More than 300 full-colour photos and plans ?Innovative ideas for city living ILLUSTRATIONS: 297 colour t95 b/w plans rdrawings *