In a remarkable convergence of creative genius and technological advancement, some of the world’s most acclaimed ... and most dynamic eras in the history of architecture and design.

To learn the history of a new destination ... Here, AD rounds up famous buildings from around the world that you’ll be glad you’ve seen when you look back on your travels.

We commissioned the 21st edition to breathe new life into Banister Fletcher’s legacy, in a conscious effort to transform the book into a truly globalised history of architecture. The result is a vital ...