City by Design : An Architectural Perspective of the Greater Phoenix Valley

Showcasing prominent commercial structures and the talented architects who brought them to life, these pictorial histories contain outstanding photography of some of the leading cities in the United States. Offering insight into the diversity and progression of metropolitan architecture, different firms represented in this series discuss the influences found in their featured work. Illuminating the unique and defining characteristics of each building, the process that brought it to fruition, and the impact each structure had on the community at large, these artistic chronicles will delight lovers of architecture, travel, and urban living.

Expertly representing an eclectic selection of the area's most fascinating structures, this dazzling collection covers multifamily residences, civic projects, and top sporting stadiumsfor the Diamondbacks, Cardinals, and Sunsas well as sharing a few secrets from renowned architects such as Perkins & Will, Architekton, and Optima.