From the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza to the Parthenon in Athens from the Colosseum in Rome to the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, buildings have long been used as demonstrations of power through their mathematical precision,heir absolute standards of craftsmanship, and their sheer monumentality.1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die is a visual testament to the beauty, grace, and fortitude of the world's greatest architectural achievements.omprehensive and concise, it contains reviews of some of the most intriguing and influential buildings on Earth. Covering a diverse array of architectural genres and construction styles - from the old and brash to the spiritual and reserved - this book follows the history of architecture on every continent. From ancient temples to adobe cave dwellings, soaring cathedral spires to simple glass homes, this book celebrates the vision and achievement of world architecture.