TASCHENs new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 architects - from the firmly established to the up-and-coming - with the focus on how they have contributed to very recent architecture in the chosen nation. Entries include contact information and short biographies in addition to copiously illustrated descriptions of the architects or firms most significant recent projects. Crossing the globe from country to country, this new series celebrates the richly hued architectural personality of each nation featured. Architects featured include: Atelier Deshaus, Atelier Feichang Jianzhu (FCJZ), Atelier Zhanglei, EDGE Design Institute, Fake Design, Herzog & de Meuron, HHF architekten, Arata Isozaki, Jiakun Architects, Kengo Kuma, Li Xiaodong Atelier, MAD, MADA s.p.a.m., Michael Maltzan Architecture, NODE - Architecture, OMA/Rem Koolhaas, Studio Pei-Zhu, Toshiko Mori Architect, URBANUS Architecture & Design, Wang Hui, X-urban Associates, and Zhu Xiaofeng/Scenic Architecture.