London has always been known for its iconic buildings, but the city has recently witnessed an explosion of new architecture from the world's most acclaimed architects. This breathtaking volume offers a fascinating look at the city's rapidly changing skyline and celebrates the enormous array of styles, materials, and cutting-edge technology that have been employed by today's leading architects. The projects profiled here-brought to life by especially commissioned, stunning, new photography range from dance and aquatic centers to world-class museums and global office headquarters. The book includes Rafael Vin oly's Walkie-Talkie and The Gherkin by Foster + Partners, as well as Renzo Piano's mixed-use skyscraper, The Shard, across the Thames. Tucked into a medieval alley, OMA's New Court Rothschild Bank nimbly juxtaposes contemporary features with more traditional ones.
