Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Chair: 500 Designs That MatterA compelling collection of the world's most innovative, stylish, and influential chairs from across the globeThroughout history, the chair has presented designers the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with new production methods and innovative materials within the set parameters of an object...
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Beautiful Living: Elevate Every Room with Your Signature StyleBring high-end design into your living space without the high prices and hassle with this stunningly illustrated guide. With Beautiful Living, your dream home is right at your fingertips. Valerie Darden, founder and owner of Brexton Cole Interiors, will elevate every room in your...
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At Home in the American BarnNationwide there is a movement afoot to slow things down, to return to basics--be it in food, in lifestyle, in living--and the dream of life in a barn, of returning to the soil and to an idealized nature is extremely appealing; this book embraces...
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Art Nouveau: The Architecture of Modern LifeThe first global survey of Art Nouveau architecture, including examples from cities historically left out of the canon such as Helsinki, Ljubljana and RigaThis is the first book to expand the scope of Art Nouveau beyond its traditional canon, covering 23 countries and featuring...
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Architreasures: A Journey Through 20th-Century ArchitectureArchitreasures will take you on a road trip through 20th-century architecture--from neon-lit art deco theaters and Route 66 motels to futuristic modernist banks, Googie gas stations, and brutalist utopias. Key Features: - Large-format photographs and detail shots of structures in Miami, Los Angeles, Palm...
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An Affair with a House (Collector's Edition)From one of America's best-loved and most celebrated designers, a luxurious 20th-anniversary collector's edition of the Bunny Williams interior design classic, updated to include a new introduction and chapter This lovely gift-ready edition presents the original book plus a new introduction and chapter detailing...
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A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount RushmoreA comprehensive narrative history of Mt. Rushmore, written in light of recent political controversies, and a timely retrospective for the monument's 100th anniversary in 2025 "Well, most people want to come to a national park and leave with that warm, fuzzy feeling with an...
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The Joy of HomeCreating homes that bring families together, where they can celebrate life's joys. Interior designer Ashley Gilbreath's fresh approach to Southern decorating is guided by her respect for family and tradition with an eye on practicality and warmheartedness. Her first book reveals the breadth of...
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The Barefoot ArchitectTake a greener approach to building with this informative, easy-to-follow handbook--more than 200,000 copies sold internationally!Whether you're a DIY builder or simply want to understand construction to better communicate with your contractor, Johan van Lengen can help. As a former United Nations worker and...
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Section: Kris Yao ArtechKRIS YAO ARTECH's new monograph Section assembles 27 of the firm's projects in the dynamic Greater China region, dating back to 2012. It includes a wide range of architectural types, catering for the cultural, commercial, corporate, education, hospitality, and transportation sectors, in addition to...
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Parks of Oklahoma City: A HistoryFrom the founding of Oklahoma City in 1889 to the present day, this ambitious narrative documents the evolution of the city's parks, public places, and open spaces, illuminating the history of iconic projects such as Grand Boulevard and Scissortail Park, while equally honoring the...
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New York City Monuments of Black Americans: A History and GuideNew York City is blessed with an incredible array of public sculptures. One overlooked aspect of this collection is its monuments of Black Americans, each with its own remarkable story. The first appearance of a Black person in a city monument came in the...
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Michelangelo. the Complete Paintings, Sculptures and Arch.Before reaching the tender age of 30, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) had already sculpted Pietà and David, two of the most famous sculptures in the entire history of art. As a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect, the achievements of this Italian master are unique--no artist...
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Land is a Big DealLand and the policies that govern it hold an incredible but largely forgotten power over our lives. When land is wasted and squandered, we get sky-high rents, oppressed workers, ruined businesses, depleted natural resources, a polluted earth, and an impoverished society. Poor land policy...
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Kominka: The Beauty and Wisdom of Japanese Traditional HouseDiscover the timeless beauty of Japan's traditional folk houses and villages.For centuries, traditional wooden folk houses known as kominka have embodied the cultural values of pre-modern Japan. Their sturdy posts and powerful beams have withstood earthquakes and other natural disasters, demonstrating the artistry of...
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Gardens for Small Country Houses"Gardens for Small Country Houses" is a wonderful guide to English country gardens by Gertrude Jekyll and Lawrence Weaver. It offers useful information and guidance on designing and creating beautiful country gardens with reference to real examples, complete with descriptions, photographs, ground plans, and...
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From Forest to Steppe: The Russian Art of Building in WoodThroughout Russian history, local craftsmen have shown remarkable skill in fashioning wood into items of daily use, from bridges and street paving to carts and boats to household utensils and combs. Russia has the largest forested zone on the planet, so its architecture was...
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Build Your Own StonehengeExplore and replicate the magic of this extraordinary monument in miniature scale right at your desktop! Specifications: Includes 16 Stonehenge rocks and landscaped puzzle map Illustrated mini book: A 32-page guide explaining the mysterious building of this ancient wonder Accurate replica: Perfect for history...
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Brutalist InteriorsBrutalist Interiors reveals the hitherto overlooked interiors of Brutalist and concrete buildings around the world. The book combines photography of select interiors with essays by leading architectural writers and academics on subjects ranging from childhood inside Montreal's Habitat 67 to the interiors of Denys...
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The Urban Design Legacy of Colin RoweThe Urban Design Legacy of Colin Rowe describes the ideas developed and described primarily by Colin Rowe, professor of architecture and head of the Urban Design Studio at Cornell, and additionally by his students, his co-authors, and colleagues throughout the course of the last...
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