Architecture in a Rapidly Changing World

Architecture in a Rapidly Changing World by Ralph Johnson showcases a remarkable breadth of award-winning projects across diverse locations and programmes, with each one distinct yet consistent in underlying process and design intent. From a residential high-rise in Chicago to a university in Africa and a park museum in Asia, Johnson's work is environmentally responsible and uniquely tailored to client, climate, and site-specific needs.

The beautifully presented works in this stunning monograph include both built and unbuilt projects. Their significance is underpinned by Johnson's deep-held respect for humanistic values and a focus on process rather than preconceived product, allowing his work to respond to diverse cultures and urban conditions.

Johnson is widely acclaimed for his complex designs that merge dynamism with modern forms, thoughtfully integrating with the surrounding urban fabric and landscape contexts. This comprehensive 600-page monograph chronicles Johnson's long career, featuring striking examples of his detailed illustrations and renderings, along with rich, full-colour photographs.

This distinguished volume is part of IMAGES' highly anticipated 21st Century Masters series, which celebrates international leaders in architecture and design. Notable projects featured include:

• Shanghai Natural History Museum, Shanghai, China
• O'Hare International Airport Terminal, Chicago, Illinois
• The Johns Hopkins Hospital New Clinical Building, Baltimore, Maryland
• Tianjin Museum, Tianjin, China
• Boeing World Headquarters, 100 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois
• Arizona State University - Science and Technology Building 1, Tempe, Arizona
• Case Western Reserve University, Tinkham Veale University Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Ralph Johnson is a Principal and Global Design Director at Perkins+Will, where he has worked since 1976. He was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects in 1995, and to the National Academy in 2015—one of the highest honours in American art and architecture.

Perkins+Will, an interdisciplinary, research-based architecture and design firm established in 1935, is founded on the belief that design can transform lives and enhance communities. Each of the firm's 24 offices across the United States, Canada, and Europe focuses on local, regional, and global work in various practice areas. With hundreds of award-winning projects annually, Perkins+Will is ranked as one of the top global design firms and is renowned for its sustainable design expertise.

Social responsibility is a fundamental aspect of Perkins+Will's culture, and the company donates 1% of its design services to pro bono initiatives each year. In 2015, Fast Company ranked Perkins +Will among 'The World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Architecture'.

Selling Points:

• A comprehensive insight into the complete works of Ralph Johnson, who is a prolific figure in global design and innovation at Perkins+Will.
• Presents an engaging portrayal of Ralph Johnson's modernism, with informative essays, in-depth conversations, and narratives for each design.
• Includes 400 pages featuring detailed studies, rich full-colour photographs, sketches, illustrations, and plans.
• Enhances the collection of monographs on this 21st-century master, whose work spans numerous decades, featuring 500 colour illustrations.