Philip Jodidio (born 1954) studied art history and economics at Harvard and for more than two decades was editor-in-chief of the French art magazine
Connaissance des Arts. He is widely regarded as one of the
leading architecture writers and his impressive publishing oeuvre is testament to his superior knowledge of space, material, and form. From alternative living innovations to the careers of master architects such as
Zaha Hadid or Jean Nouvel, Jodidio is the
international authority on contemporary architecture.
Philip Jodidio has penned many of TASCHEN’s monograph
books on architecture and has written well over 100
titles. Jodidio is known for his engaging and accessible publications which introduce the principles of modern design and showcase stunning examples of residential homes, public spaces, and commercial buildings. Jodidio’s vast knowledge and expertise familiarize readers of any background with the processes of planning, designing, and constructing, and provide insight to the elusive magic that transforms a utilitarian physical structure into a work of art.
Architecture publications by Jodidio include
titles which explore design philosophies and movements such as
small architecture or
sustainability and
green architecture. He has written treatises on particular materials like
concrete and
wood and vernacular forms such as
tree houses and
cabins. His
Basic Architecture Series books unpack the design activity of major individual
architects, including
Shigeru Ban,
Tadao Ando, David Chipperfield, Renzo Piano, Santiago Calatrava, and Richard Meier. Each book contains beautiful color photographs and intriguing architectural drawings, supplemented with key biographical information and detailed introductions to major works. Acting as the supporting skeleton of the TASCHEN architecture library is Jodidio’s essential reading: his
Architecture Now! series, an easy-to navigate A-Z reference for 21st century building design.