phaidon atlas is the bible of architecture

From Amy at Builders Booksource:
A phenomenal survey of more than 1,000 of the world's best contemporary architecture of the past five years. Organized graphically and illustrated with global, regional and sub-regional maps locating each building, this is a true atlas. Includes many lesser-known buildings as well. It's a National Geographic atlas of contemporary architecture.
From the publisher:
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture presents a global survey of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture from around the world completed in the last five years. Organized geographically and illustrated with global, regional and sub-regional maps locating each building, the book illustrates more than 1,000 completed buildings, and includes some of the most influential projects as well as many lesser-known buildings from around the world. Sections on World Data, Building Data and Architect’s Biographies build up a detailed picture of the influences on contemporary architecture today. Every building type, from the largest publicly-funded art museums and airports to private houses, is covered, and each project is illustrated with colour photographs, line drawings and a descriptive text.