How to Read London: A crash course in London architecture

The original and definitive pocket guide to London’s architecture.
First published in 2017, this new edition is fully revised and updated, featuring five brand‑new entries, refreshed chapter introductions, and redesigned maps that reflect the city’s continually evolving architectural landscape.

Spanning more than 2,000 years of settlement, London’s built environment is the product of a uniquely organic evolution. Unlike Haussmann’s Paris, the city was never shaped by a single ruler or grand p...