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This book features the best and most spectacular conversions on the international architecture scene, accompanied by an insightful text and photographs. It includes over 60 projects around the world, including work by Hassell + OMA, David Chipperfield, Heatherwick Studios, Ney + Partners, Herzog & de Meuron, Zaha Hadid and many others. The author explores how these architects creatively approached the conversions of older buildings, ultimately finding a new functionalty and life for them in the 21st century. AUTHOR: Agata Toromanoff is an art and design historian. She has worked for collectors and galleries and has curated and managed various projects in the field of contemporary art and design. She has written numerous books, including Sofas and Chairs by Architects with Thames and Hudson and Edgy Architecture with Lannoo Publishers. SELLING POINTS: . The best and most spectacular conversions on the international architecture scene with over 60 projects, carefully selected, illustrated with texts and photographs . The perfect gift and coffee table book for architecture lovers . Contains works of Hassell + OMA, David Chipperfield, Heatherwick Studios, Ney + Partners, Herzog & de Meuron and Zaha Hadid and many others 190 colour images