Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2011: European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture

Full-page photos, drawings, and descriptive text showcase the prize winner, special mentions, and finalists in the competition. The Mies van der Rohe Award has been awarded every two years since 1988 (although the year 2000 seems to have been leaped over) to recognize excellence in European architecture. Accompanying the images are interviews and a portion of a debate on the reuse of buildings. This compendium offers a stimulating survey of current architectural work, for architects, urban planners, and those outside these professions who are curious (or passionate) about contemporary building design. Annotation �穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)