Bangkok by Design [antikvár]

Bangkok by Designodern building in Bangkok not only prolif-erates, it also displays a staggering mix ofarchitectural styles. From the classical to thepost-modern, from the vernacular to the high-rise, designs assume all shapes and sizes toproduce a cityscape of astonishing diversityIn part, the new eclectic look of the city isthe result of economic boom times. And yetBangkok has throughout its history adoptedand adapted alien styles, blending its ownclassical forms with influences drawn fromthe region and from the West. What is newtoday is the rapid pace of development andthe vast scale of construction.In examining the city's architectural maze,Bangkok by Design presents an unrivalled por-trait of one of Southeast Asia's greatest capi-tals from a perspective never before broughtinto such sharp focus. Between stunningimages of the best of Bangkok's modernbuildings, a series of profiles of leading localarchitects highlights the ideas and intentionshelping to shape the face of the contemporarycity.