Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Natural Living by Design: Melissa PenfoldThe author of the acclaimed Living Well by Design now harnesses the power of design to create a healthy home that not only looks beautiful but also contributes to our quality of life In her new book, internationally renowned design and style authority Melissa...
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Mr. Pei's Perfect Shapes: The Story of Architect I. M. PeiIn this stunning picture book about renowned architect I. M. Pei, award-winning author Julie Leung and captivating illustrator Yifan Wu unite to tell the story of the man who changed architecture forever with his forward-thinking shapes.As a boy in Shanghai, Ioeh Ming Pei was...
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Mies Van Der RoheFamed for his motto "less is more," Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture and a hotly-debated tastemaker of twentieth-century aesthetics and urban experience. Mies van der Rohe's philosophy was one of underlying truth in pure...
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Measure and Construction of the Japanese House: 250 Plans and Sketches Plus Illustrations of JoineryA remarkable classic work on traditional Japanese architecture, and how the style and features can serve as a model for contemporary residential buildings. With incredible detail (as well as numerous architectural plans and drawings), author and architect Heino Engel describes everything from room functions...
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Kelly Wearstler: SynchronicityKelly Wearstler, one of the most irreverent and successful designers working today, continues to push boundaries with her inventive and opulent residential and commercial interiors. Celebrated for pioneering and provocative interiors that guide global trends, Kelly Wearstler is known for her iconic designs of...
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How to Turn a Place Around: A Placemaking HandbookHow to Turn a Place Around is a user-friendly, common sense guide for everyone from community residents to mayors on how to create successful places. The ideas presented in this book reflect over 40 years of Project for Public Spaces experience helping people understand...
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Gaudí. the Complete Works. 45th Ed.Antoni Gaudí merged Orientalism, natural forms, and new materials into a Modernista aesthetic that made Barcelona a mecca for architecture fans. With new photography, plans, Gaudí's drawings, and a complete appendix of his works including unfinished projects, this book takes us into the proud...
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Elements of Style: Designing a Home and a LifeFrom the rising-star designer and author of the hit blog, Elements of Style, a full-color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and lessons learned about designing a home that reflects your personality and style. Elements of Style is a uniquely personal...
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Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes, Structures. a HandbookThe English 5th Edition of the Handbook Systematically structured and didactically prepared, the book conveys in one volume the necessary basic technical and constructive building knowledge to enable readers to implement a wide range of designs. or this reason, over the last 18 years,...
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City: A Story of Roman Planning and ConstructionAward-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay brings readers into a beautiful exploration of Roman buildings and construction. With black and white illustrations and detailed explanations, this comprehensive and visual resource is perfect for young readers interested in history, architecture, and Roman civilization.Author: David MacaulayPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished:...
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Cathedral: The Story of Its ConstructionA Caldecott Honor BookReaders worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral's numerous awards include a...
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BridgesExplore the amazing world of bridges--from ancient stone arches to modern marvels--and discover how they connect us all! Imagine a world without bridges: Where every journey takes longer, rivers become obstacles, and valleys are nearly impossible to cross. Bridges don't just make travel easier--they...
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Blenheim: 300 Years of Life in a PalaceThe most important, most visited, and most renowned of all of Britain's stately homes, Blenheim has been home to the Churchill family for more than 300 years. Regarded as perhaps the greatest of the stately homes and the finest example of baroque architecture in...
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Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subway Systems Around the WorldIn Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subway Systems around the World, readers embark on a visual journey through the world's bustling subway systems, where each station tells a story of its city's soul. From the ornate elegance of Moscow's stations...
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The Great American House: Tradition for the Way We Live NowAcclaimed architect Gil Schafer illustrates how he blends classical architecture, interior decoration, and landscape to create homes with a feeling of history. As a traditional architect, Gil Schafer specializes in building new "old" houses as well as renovating historic homes. His work takes the...
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The Complete Pattern Directory: 1500 Designs from All Ages and CulturesAn essential resource for any designer, crafter, artist, or historian, The Complete Pattern Dictionary is the most comprehensive, practical, and beautiful directory of patterns throughout history, covering all periods, styles, and cultures. Throughout history, patterns have come in countless permutations of motif, color, and...
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Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-SectionsThis children's book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section...
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Pyramids of Egypt (Unsolved)Discover the unsolved mystery of the pyramids of Egypt in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers!The pyramids were built as tombs for the Egyptian Pharaohs. They are an engineering feat that have puzzled scientists and historians for centuries. How did...
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Nineteen Reservoirs: On Their Creation and the Promise of Water for New York CityFrom 1907 to 1967, a network of reservoirs and aqueducts was built across more than one million acres in upstate New York, including Greene, Delaware, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. This feat of engineering served to meet New York City's ever-increasing need for water, sustaining...
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Mini-Forest Revolution: Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World*2023 Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal Winner: Green, Restorative Practices /Sustainability"Hannah Lewis describes a gift to a despairing world. . . . There may be no single climate solution that has a greater breadth of benefits than mini-forests. . . [and] can be done...
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