The Global Architect explores the increasing significance of globalization processes on urban change; architectural practice and the built environment. In what is primarily a critical sociological overview of the current global architectural industry; Donald McNeill covers the "star system" of international architects who combine celebrity and hypermobility; the top firms; whose offices are currently undergoing a major global expansion; and the role of advanced information technology in expanding the geographical scope of the industry.
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