German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is, without doubt, one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture.

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is the most prestigious Finnish architect of the last century, and the father of Nordic Modernism. He once said, "God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it.

This book offers a comprehensive study of the pioneers of moulding techniques for furniture.

Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) is one of Modernism's inspirational heroines, a designer whose example makes others want to follow in her footsteps.

Published in Poligrafa's By Architect series, this volume surveys Saarinen's life and career."--Publisher's description.