The fundamental change that hotel architecture has undergone recently makes it
one fo the most thrilling fields of architecture to follow. Today, design and
functionality go hand in hand, and each project in "New Perspectives: Designer
Hotels" takes that extra step beyond the basics to provide details that add
texture, beauty, even drama to daily life. Dozens of striking building designs
are spotlighted here, including a remarkable building with a double-layer glass
facade with living plants between the layers. (It's like a giant terrarium, and
just as cool.) Extensive full-color photographs, commentary, plans, and
construction details give the facts behind the fantastic designs.