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A+Awards Book “The World’s Best Architecture” Is Now Available!

The definitive guide to the globe’s best buildings is available now!

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We are thrilled to announce that “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” — a stunning, hardbound book on amazing contemporary architecture around the globe — begins shipping from January 31st! Architizer has once again partnered with Phaidon — the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print — to publish the definitive compendium of the 2018 A+Award winners.

As a special gift to our readers, we’re offering a tasty 20% discount for a limited time! Head to Phaidon.com and use the code AZR20 at the checkout to unlock the special price.

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A sneak peek of the new A+Awards Book — the cover image features Arena du Pays d’Aix by Auer Weber and Christophe Gulizzi, Jury Winner in the 2018 A+Awards in the Stadium/Arena category. Photograph by Aldo Amoretti.

This year’s winners include a gallery of signature firms like Heatherwick Studio, MVRDV, Zaha Hadid ArchitectsHOK, BIG – Bjarke Ingels GroupRojkind Arquitectos and more. Many smaller firms also grabbed their opportunity, submitting winning projects that wowed the jury and the public alike — now they are published internationally alongside some of the most renowned names in the profession.

Each project demonstrates architectural excellence in different ways, whether through superb architectural detailing, sensitivity towards context or an in-depth knowledge of materials. Collectively, these works are as informative as they are inspiring, a must for the bookshelves of practicing architects and design enthusiasts alike.

Phaidon Book 2018 World's Best Architecture

Phaidon operates a global sales and distribution network, selling in over 100 countries worldwide. Thanks to this year’s internationally distributed publication, A+Award-winning projects will be seen and celebrated by thousands of design enthusiasts, architectural peers and potential clients.

After the success of last year’s publication — the 2017 edition of A+ Architecture sold out in record time — Phaidon commissioned an even larger, higher-quality publication for this year. More projects than ever have been given the spotlight, with each stunning photograph printed in full color on premium-quality paper.

This year’s expanded volume is a true atlas of the world’s best architecture, with projects from every continent and more than 100 countries represented. All told, Phaidon’s publication celebrates the ability of architects to create buildings that improve the lives of people around the globe. It is this far-reaching context that makes “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” an essential addition to the library of discerning design lovers everywhere.

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Phaidon Book 2018 World's Best Architecture

A sneak peek of the new A+Awards Book — the cover image features Arena du Pays d’Aix by Auer Weber and Christophe Gulizzi, Jury Winner in the 2018 A+Awards in the Stadium/Arena category. Photograph by Aldo Amoretti.

Paul Keskeys Author: Paul Keskeys
Paul Keskeys is Editor in Chief at Architizer. An architect-trained editor, writer and content creator, Paul graduated from UCL and the University of Edinburgh, gaining an MArch in Architectural Design with distinction. Paul has spoken about the art of architecture and storytelling at many national industry events, including AIANY, NeoCon, KBIS, the Future NOW Symposium, the Young Architect Conference and NYCxDesign. As well as hundreds of editorial publications on Architizer, Paul has also had features published in Architectural Digest, PIN—UP Magazine, Archinect, Aesthetica Magazine and PUBLIC Journal.
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