10 X 10

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by Haig Beck, Aaron Betsky and Tom Heneghan

Phaidon Press

Due/Published May 2000, 468 pages, cloth

ISBN 0714839221

10 x 10 is a comprehensive view of new architecture today. 10 of the world's best-informed critics have each selected 10 of the most exceptional emergent architects. The diverse and innovative projects of these 100 designers make up an inspirational and unique collection of recent architecture.

The architects are presented in A-Z order, with four pages allocated to each architect, including an accompanying text by one of the ten critics. Intended to be a truly global selection, some of the architects have yet to gain recognition worldwide, but among the names are many who have achieved international acclaim for their work during the last five years. The work shown here features over 250 buildings and projects, including recent built work as well as projects currently under construction, due for completion in the new millennium.

10 x 10 also features 10 essays written by the critics specially for this publication, which give their view of current architectural issues. In addition, they have chosen 10 cultural references, from designed objects to film, theory and literature, which show the range of influences in today's rapidly changing design environment. Works reproduced in this volume include writings by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, David Mamet and Peter Weibel, among others.