Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Modern Architecture A-ZWith more than 280 entries, this architectural A-Z, now part of our Bibliotheca Universalis series, offers an indispensable overview of the key players in the creation of modern space. From the period spanning the 19th to the 21st century, pioneering architects are featured with...
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Men at Work: The Empire State Building and the Untold Story of the Craftsmen Who Built ItThe author of Three Minutes in Poland and Practicing uncovers the identities of the Empire State Building construction workers, made famous by Lewis W. Hine's legendary portraits. This little-known chapter of American labor history captures forgotten stories and features more than 75 photos and...
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Le Corbusier: Le GrandBack in print, the spectacular visual biography of the life and work of Le Corbusier - one of the twentieth century's most influential architects'Le Corbusier arguably had more of an influence on the form of the modern world than any other architect... You couldn't...
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Inside Palm Springs: A Exclusive Glimpse Into 22 Homes--Spanning the 1920s to Mid-Century Modern to ContemporaryInside Palm Springs offers an exclusive glimpse into a selection of spectacular homes--spanning the 1920s to mid-century modern to contemporary--featuring striking photography and expert insights into this iconic desert resort.Welcome to Palm Springs, where Frank Sinatra still plays in every restaurant and vintage Cadillacs...
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Forensic Architecture: Violence at the Threshold of DetectabilityIn recent years, a little-known research group named Forensic Architecture began using novel research methods to undertake a series of investigations into human rights abuses. Today, the group provides crucial evidence for international courts and works with a wide range of activist groups, NGOs,...
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Everybody Loves Stripes: Decorating Between the LinesThe legendary Schumacher design house presents a masterclass on one of the world's most iconic interiors motifsCelebrating the versatile power of stripes in all their myriad variations, Everybody Loves Stripes offers a treasure trove of ideas for incorporating the dynamic pattern into your home.This...
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Emery Roth's New York Apartment Buildings: Incorporating Mansions in the Clouds by Steven RuttenbaumThe long list of apartment buildings and hotels designed by Emery Roth in the 1920s and 1930s includes names that will be familiar to any aficionado of Manhattan real estate: the Ritz Tower, the Beresford, the San Remo, the Ardsley. Roth's buildings, which ranged...
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City Planning: A Very Short IntroductionCity planning is a practice and a profession. It is also a set of goals and--sometimes utopian--aspirations. Formal thought about the shaping of cities as physical spaces and social environments calls on the same range of disciplines and approaches that we use for understanding...
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Arts and Crafts Architecture Across AmericaA beautifully illustrated exploration of Arts and Crafts buildings across the United States, showcasing the movement's wide reach and regional variations After the Arts and Crafts movement coalesced in Britain at the end of the nineteenth century, it made its way quickly to the...
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An Atlas of Es DevlinDevlin's protean work is rooted in a lifelong practice of reading and drawing. From sketches in the margins of texts, be they poetry, drama, song lyrics, opera libretti, climate reports or endangered species lists, emerge the technically advanced, collectively imagined universes for which she...
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Robert Stilin: New Work--The Latest Projects by the Renowned Interior Designer Exude a Casual, Comfortable EleganceThe latest projects by interior designer Robert Stilin, whose work Paper City has called "cultured and smart, with a layered and textural look" "Robert's signature combination of richly upholstered furnishings and expertly chosen antiques invites both artistic appreciation and deep relaxation." --Homes & Gardens...
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Alexander Girard: Let the Sun inAs seen in Interior Design Magazine, New York Magazine, and Elle DecorationA comprehensive monograph exploring Alexander Girard's vivid and dynamic design career Alexander Girard was a leading figure in mid-century American design, bringing sensational color and pattern to the modernist aesthetic. Organized by discipline,...
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The Lego Architecture Idea Book: 1001 Ideas for Brickwork, Siding, Windows, Columns, Roofing, and Much, Much MoreTake your creations to the next level with The LEGO Architecture Idea Book! These clever building tips will give you endless inspiration for making your own amazing mansions, castles, houses, spooky shacks, and more. Every chapter includes ideas for creating architectural elements like columns,...
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Gaudi: A Biography"A soaring biography. . . meticulously researched, elegantly organized, fluidly, lucidly written." --Chicago TribuneAt the time of his death in 1926, Antonio Gaudi was arguably the most famous architect in the world. He had created some of the greatest and most controversial masterpieces of...
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Country Life's Book of DogsA celebration of the many breeds of dog we love, as seen through the pages of Country Life magazine, from working the fields to romping through splendid gardens to lounging in beautifully appointed sitting rooms. Throughout its 125-year history, Country Life has chronicled our...
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We Gather at a Hindu Mandir: A Place in Our CommunityHindu mandirs are places of worship. People who follow the Hindu way of life gather to pray and celebrate. Some mandirs are small and simple. Others are large and elaborate. People enter through a gate or a tower. Shrines line the walls. Mandirs are...
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The London Club: Architecture, Interiors, ArtWritten by Andrew Jones and illustrated with newly commissioned photographs by Laura Hodgson, The London Club is a unique guide to the most beautiful and unusual club architecture in the UK capital. London has more members' clubs than any other city. There are clubs...
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The Houses of VerandaVeranda invites you to step inside the finest interiors, all decorated by the worlds best and most influential designers. The readers of Veranda expect escape: every issue presents stunning interiors in lush layouts. And thats exactly what this dream book delivers. These 30 homes...
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The Houses of GuinnessAn exploration of the Guinness family through their houses, published to coincide with the new Netflix series House of Guinness. Best-selling author Adrian Tinniswood tells the histories of the legendary Guinness family of brewers, philanthropists, and socialites through their mansions and town houses. His...
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Oasis: Modern Desert Homes Around the WorldWelcome to the desert. Welcome home. This visually stunning tour of the world's most amazing desert homes will inspire you to create an oasis with "desert vibes" wherever you are. Creatives are drawn in by the extreme landscapes and limited resources of the desert;...
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