Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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The Grain Terminal Elevators of Duluth-SuperiorThe Grain Terminal Elevators of Duluth-Superior captures the rich history of the grain elevators of Duluth-Superior. It is a story of risk and innovation in an industry populated with grain merchants, elevator architects and empire builders. From a simple wooden elevator to architectural marvels...
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Textiles for Residential and Commercial InteriorsLearn how to choose the right type of textile for your residential and commercial interior design. This book includes important information about fiber and fabrics for household and institutional textiles, and commercial and residential textiles. It also touches on specific design techniques such as...
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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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Shanghai Homes: Palimpsests of Private LifeIn the dazzling global metropolis of Shanghai, what has it meant to call this city home? In this account--part microhistory, part memoir--Jie Li salvages intimate recollections by successive generations of inhabitants of two vibrant, culturally mixed Shanghai alleyways from the Republican, Maoist, and post-Mao...
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Rosario Candela & the New York Apartment: 1927-1937 the Architecture of the AgeMasterworks of the Jazz Age architect whose residential buildings are as significant in their impact on the character of New York as the skyscrapers of Wall Street. Known and celebrated for many of the apartment buildings on Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and in Sutton...
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Reschio: A Different World. A-ZA book recounting the history and marvels of Reschio through an alphabet of stories and pictures of an ancient Italian estate beginning a new life. Reschio Estate sprawls over the hills of Umbria, north of Perugia and not far from Cortona, in the very...
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Philosophy of the Home: Domestic Space and HappinessA bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom - are these rooms all that make a home? Not at all, argues Emanuele Coccia. The buildings we inhabit are of immense psychological and cultural significance. They play a decisive role in human flourishing and, for hundreds of...
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New English Interiors: At Home with Today's CreativesA deep-dive into the homes of 22 of England's most exciting creatives, with interiors writer Elizabeth Metcalfe and photographer Dean Hearne.Of the countless interior design trends that come and go every year, there is one that endures: the ever-evolving English style. An inspiration to...
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Mah Jongg Made Easy: Discover the Joy of Mah Jongg with Simple Steps and StrategiesUnlock the Secrets of the Ancient Game of Mah Jongg: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Strategy, Scoring, and Cultural Variations!Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Mah Jongg, an ancient Chinese game that has fascinated players for centuries. This comprehensive guide will take you...
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La casa Rivas Mercado: Una historia detrás de la historiaA finales del siglo XIX, Antonio Rivas Mercado (1853-1927), uno de los arquitectos m?s importantes del porfiriato, construy? la casa que disfrutar?a con su familia durante casi tres d?cadas. Ah?, dise?ar?a el m?s grande de sus proyectos, la Columna de la Independencia; ah?, nacer?an...
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Grand Designs at 25: Game-Changing Designs from the Iconic SeriesA collection of the most iconic, stand-out builds from this perennially popular, long-running TV series, as chosen by Kevin McCloud. Grand Designs has had a major impact on domestic architecture and design. As the programme celebrates its 25th anniversary, Grand Designs at 25 showcases...
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Engineering Scribble BookDiscover how engineers solve problems in this innovative activity book, filled with inventions to brainstorm, puzzles to solve and objects to design. Create an earthquake detector, design a moon base and lots more, all using only the book and your pencil case. Includes downloadable...
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Elevated: Art on the High LineThe most comprehensive and up-to-date book about the vibrant public art program of New York's global destination, the High LineThe High Line, New York City's famed elevated rail line-turned-greenway, hosts millions of visitors annually, providing a unique space for encountering art and performance. Elevated...
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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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Architecture of Commonality: Grounds for HopeArchitecture of Commonality. Grounds for Hope is an edited collection of essays that expands on the role of museums and cultural institutions in Palestine and the Arab world. The book is guided by reflections on the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit, Palestine, which won the...
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100 Rooms: Many Untold Parables of the Empty RoomAs a sequel to The Empty Room: Fragmented thoughts on Space (Actar, 2020), this book by Canadian architect Reza Aliabadi (RZLBD) elaborates the same theme with one hundred iterations of a square room, each of which tells a different story of the emptiness between...
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Not So Big House, The: Home by DesignThis best-seller was met with an extraordinary response when it was published in 1998. In it, visionary architect Sarah Susanka embraced the notion of smaller, simpler shelters that better meet the needs of the way we live today. The book created a groundswell of...
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Columbus, Indiana: Different by DesignIt may be a town of 36,000 people, but it ranks with five of America's biggest cities when it comes to architecture. Six of its buildings, built between 1942 and 1965, are National Historic Landmarks, and 60 other buildings sustain the Bartholomew County capital...
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Without Our Consent"Without Our Consent" is a groundbreaking exploration of the pervasive use of pesticides in American agriculture and livestock farming. Skerstonas seamlessly integrates his personal farm upbringing and struggles with allergies, infusing the narrative with authenticity and a compelling flow that transcends traditional research papers.Author:...
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Urban Latin America: Inequalities and Neoliberal ReformsLatin America, one of the most urbanized regions of the world, can only be fully understood by exploring its urban-rural divide, inequalities within urban areas, and the prospects for change. This thoughtful text explores Latin American cities; their history, similarities, and differences; and the...
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