Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Stone: Ancient Craft to Modern MasteryIn this perceptive and illustrative look at the expressive and practical use of stone throughout history, Richard Rhodes unlocks the underlying principles of this ancient material--and explains the closely guarded "Sacred Rules" of the Freemasons guild for the first time ever. The relationship between...
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Cathedrals: Masterpieces of Architecture, Feats of Engineering, Icons of FaithThe acclaimed best-selling author and popular historian explores the history of Europe via its cathedrals. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of the history of Western civilization showcases the cathedral's central role in the European imagination. A masterful writer, Jenkins tells...
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Atlas of Mid-Century Modern HousesThe most complete in-depth survey of global Mid-Century Modern homes ever published - more than 400 stunning homes from 40 countries, designed by more than 290 of the world's greatest architectsThe love of Mid-Century style is at an all-time high, with a steady flow...
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The Japanese GardenAn in-depth exploration spanning 800 years of the art, essence, and enduring impact of the Japanese garden.The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, this book covers more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre....
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The Gourmand's Egg. a Collection of Stories and RecipesPoached, scrambled, boiled, whipped into a cocktail, transformed into a painting medium, tossed at an enemy's house. As the most striking of paradoxes, the egg exists in happy suspension between humble household ingredient and ever-powerful source of life. One of the most enduring symbols...
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Resident Dog (Volume Two): Incredible Homes and the Dogs Who Live ThereAs an architecture photographer, Nicole England found that the shoots she enjoyed the most were the ones where dogs were present - nothing lightens the mood like a nonchalant pup. However imposing the architecture, some doggy hijinks can immediately bring an element of sociability...
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Frank Gehry & Robert Tannen: Art, Architecture & Ideas: The 50 Year Friendship Between Architects Frank Gehry & Robert TannenFrank Gehry & Robert Tannen: Art, Architecture & Ideas, is a book documenting the lifelong friendship and collaborative efforts of noted architects and friends Frank Gehry and Robert Tannen. The book features essays, personal notes, and collaborative and individual work in a range of...
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Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building CodeSTAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCE In the newly revised Seventh Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code(R), architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and well known...
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The Well Adorned Home: Making Luxury LivableRenowned interior designer Cathy Kincaid's first book provides a fresh approach to combining classic and contemporary design with a refined sensibility. Known for her carefully nuanced color palettes and attention to detail, Cathy Kincaid creates warm and gracious interiors. Her worldly taste in collecting...
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Industrialize: The Insider's Guide to Industrial Real EstateThe Ultimate Guide to Industrial Real EstateWhether you're a seasoned investor, a curious newcomer, or a real estate pro looking to sharpen your edge, this book is your definitive roadmap to the industrial property world. From factories and warehouses to cranes, racking, and everything...
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Tom Kundig: Complete HousesThe definitive collection of residential work by celebrated contemporary architect Tom KundigTom Kundig is one of the most sought-after architects working today, known for his extraordinary houses that deeply engage with their surrounding environment. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Kundig's international portfolio includes homes...
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Jamestown: Architecture, Landscape, and the Making of a Rhode Island ParadiseA highly visual and new study of the rustic and whimsical shingled houses of Jamestown, Rhode Island from the colonial era to the development of the town as a picturesque report set in a coastal landscape.Jamestown, Rhode Island, set in the shimmering waters at...
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Our Hearts Are in ScotlandLike the soul-stirring call of bagpipes echoing over a misty moor, Our Hearts Are in Scotland bids one to explore the heritage and culture of this hauntingly romantic destination.Our Hearts Are in Scotland takes readers on a memorable journey through this majestic country and...
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House Cat: Inspirational Interiors and the Elegant Felines Who Call Them HomeThis is not a book about cats. Nor is it a book on interiors. It is somewhere in-between: a look at how cats and interiors interact, and how cats become a fundamental part of one's home. Really, it is about how a cat completely...
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Extraordinary PoolsA visual feast of fifty wonderfully distinctive and architecturally astounding swimming pools from around the world Extraordinary Pools is a mosaic of exceptional public and private examples of pools, reasserting the protean quality of the swimming pool as a space of activity, pleasure, and...
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Interior Design Master Class: 100 Rooms: Lessons from the Finest Designers on the Art of HomeIn this companion to Interior Design Master Class, 100 designers share room by room advice, tackling the questions that challenge everyone designing and decorating a home. Everyone wants a stylish home, but with so much information available, how does one begin to put it...
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Axel Vervoordt: Wabi InspirationsInterior design guru Axel Vervoordt shares his latest inspirations for the home. Axel Vervoordt's intense curiosity has fueled his work as an interior designer, spurring him to explore and draw inspiration from cultures around the globe. He was first exposed to Eastern art and...
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Stillness: An Exploration of Japanese Aesthetics in Architecture and DesignAfter over a decade of travel, study and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects' shares their uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics.The book features richly illustrated dispatches from visits to Japanese landscapes, architecture and cultural sites, shedding light on the influence Japanese traditions have...
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Mies Van Der Rohe: An Architect in His TimeA landmark survey, offering a nuanced and deeply researched account of the career and life of the iconic modern architect "A balanced look at the architect in the context of his reception and impact, complete with photographs of Mies's realized works and a selection...
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Living with Blue & WhiteRarely has the pairing of two hues captured hearts and imaginations like the combination of blue and white. Whether they are the basis for an interior design motif or the focus of a table setting, these perennially adored partners sweep the spectrum, from serene...
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