Media Houses

«The fascinating studies of the architecture of 'media houses' - the head-office buildings of powerful media corporations - brought together in this edited book, make a strikingly original contribution to current debates about the power of so-called 'central media'. Together they are a significant addition to our understanding of the ways in which the spaces and places of central media institutions contribute to defining the common, globalized world of the early twenty-first century. A 'must-read' for all of us concerned with global media today.» (Paddy Scannell, University of Michigan)
«This collection follows a wonderfully original pathway to understanding media: through the buildings that house them. The book offers a harvest of insight about the historical and cultural footprint of media by reading the built environments of media institutions in a diverse array of nations, styles, and moments.» (John Durham Peters, University of Iowa)