Images"s annual review of contemporary architecture again delivers inspirational projects from around the world. Included in this volume are recent works from high-profile architects including Gehry Partners, the 2004 Pritzker Prize laureate Zaha Hadid, Rafael Moneo, Foster and Partners, Murphy Jahn, NBBJ, and many other world-renowned firms. Projects have been selected for their innovative and prize-winning qualities, all demonstrating the latest in corporate, educational, public, institutional, residential, and retail design. Taken from North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and South America, each project includes plans, descriptive text and full-color photography. Architectural critic and writer Catherine Slessor"s in-depth introduction is an interesting and insightful commentary on particular projects and current international architectural trends.