2006年，建筑设计师和策展人亚当•施泰奇开始了一个摄影项目，记录全球最优秀的现代主义建筑。在十多年的时间里去过二十五个国家之后，这个意义深远的项目的成果汇集在这本令人惊叹的摄影集中，涵盖了近一个世纪的建筑历史。在重新发现被遗忘或鲜为人知的现代主义建筑瑰宝的热情的驱使下，Stech拍摄了数千张不同的外部和内部的照片。Stech的简短个人评论揭示了他对自己的拍摄的见解，例如拍摄Le Corbusier对原色的大胆使用，Albert Frey房子的加州氛围，或Togo Murano设计的王子大酒店（Grand Prince Hotel）的超凡优雅。本书内容广泛，鼓舞人心，注定会成为20世纪现代主义的权威指南。

In 2006, architectural designer and curator Adam Stech embarked on a photographic project to document the best Modernist architecture around the globe. Twenty-five countries and more than a decade later, the fruits of that monumental project are gathered in this impressive collection covering nearly a century of architectural history. Driven by a passion for rediscovering forgotten or lesser known architectural treasures of Modernism, Stech took thousands of diverse photographs of exteriors and interiors. This survey features often overlooked details that tech helps bring to light. Examples of seating, storage, tables, handrails, lighting, doors, windows, fireplaces, and other decorative or functional elements illustrate how architects imbued every aspect of a building with Modernist ideals. Stech's brief personal commentary reveals insights into his photography such as capturing Le Corbusier's bold use of primary colours, the California vibe of an Albert Frey house, or the over-the-top elegance of Togo Murano's Grand Prince Hotel. Expansive and inspiring, this is destined to become the definitive guide to 20th-century Modernism.