中文简介：

在《世界建筑图集》出版近十年后，这本新的后续出版物通过当今全球标志建筑回顾了建筑过去的十年。在过去的十年里，不仅建筑任务、技术和风格发生了巨大的变化，世界也发生了变化，这在全球建筑文化中得到了明显的体现。转换和可持续发展的重要性大大增加，新的地区出现了伟大的创新建筑。

从临时展览馆到巨型机场，本书图文并茂地呈现了多样化的建筑项目。作为一部新的参考书，本书反映了当今全球建筑的多样性和显著成就，再次重点介绍了以前不为人知的杰作，以及当今世界建筑业的知名亮点。

英文简介：

Nearly exactly ten years after the publication of the Atlas of World Architecture, this new follow-up publication reviews the last architectural decade by means of current exemplary buildings from all continents. Not only have building tasks, techniques and styles changed greatly in the last decade, but the world has transformed, which is significantly reflected in global building culture. Conversion and sustainability have gained significantly in importance, and great innovative architecture has emerged in new regions.

The most diverse projects from temporary exhibition halls to mega airports are compiled and vividly presented in concise texts, accompanied by images and drawings. Contemporary Architecture. Masterpieces around the World is published as a new reference work that reflects the exciting diversity and remarkable achievements of current architecture worldwide. A particular focus is once again on presenting previously unknown masterpieces alongside the well-known highlights of today's world of construction.