John McAslan

Leading a generation of architects that trained in the high-profile High-Tech offices of the 1980s, John McAslan has become one of the most widely respected practitioners of finely detailed, sustainable buildings. In his adaptive projects, which are among Britain's modernist masterpieces, and in spectacular new buildings in Japan, Turkey and the United Kingdom, the work of McAslan and his team has become synonymous with historical sensitivity, spatial innovation and material precision. In the 1999 Building Awards, McAslan's achievements were recognized when the company was named Architectural Practice of the Year. Written by Kenneth Powell, who has followed the firm closely for over ten years, this is the complete monograph of McAslan's work, from his award-winning residential projects and corporate buildings, including his popular conversions and restorations, to his acclaimed headquarters for such companies as Apple Computers and Max Mara and numerous arts-related projects. Grouped by building type, each project is presented in depth, with extensive photographs, plans, models and details.

Kenneth Powell is consultant director of the Twentieth Century Society.