In 2006, architectural researcher and curator Adam Štěch embarked on a photographic project to document the best examples of modernist architecture around the world. Visiting almost thirty countries over fourteen years, and driven by a passion for rediscovering forgotten or lesser-known architectural treasures, Štěch took thousands of diverse photographs of diverse exteriors and interiors. This compendium features over 800 architects, with each image accompanied by insightful commentary by the author, making it the definitive guide to twentieth-century modernism --p. 4 of Cover.

In 2006, architecture and design curator Adam Stech embarked on a photographic project to document the best Modernist architecture around the globe. More than thirty countries and more than a decade later, the fruits of that monumental project are gathered in this impressive collection covering nearly a century of architectural history. Driven by a passion for rediscovering forgotten or lesser known architectural treasures of Modernism, Stech took thousands of diverse photographs of exteriors and interiors. This survey features often overlooked details and hidden projects that Stech helps bring to light. His brief commentary on each featured building reveals insights into his vast collection of images that includes treasures of Italian Modernism, American mid-century classics, South American Art Deco, Belgian organic architecture, French Brutalism, forgotten Australian modern houses, and much more. This expansive and inspiring book is the definitive guide to architecture in the 20th century in all its different forms and tendencies from its strict rationalist to flamboyant decorative styles.