Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Stratford-Upon-Avon in 50 BuildingsAlthough a small Warwickshire market town, Stratford-upon-Avon has a remarkable number and variety of historic buildings. The medieval street plan survives, with most of the streets still known by the same names. Over the past 250 years, tourism has become a major activity because...
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Curved: Bending Architecture- More than 60 case studies of sensational curved buildings from around the world- Includes a short historical overview and the most recent design and technical developmentsIn Curved: Bending Architecture, the author seeks out the most sensational contemporary buildings from around the world that...
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Digital Participatory Planning: Citizen Engagement, Democracy, and DesignDigital Participatory Planning outlines developments in the field of digital planning and designs and trials a range of technologies, from the use of apps and digital gaming through to social media, to examine how accessible and effective these new methods are. It critically discusses...
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The Anatomy of SabkhasSabkhas (salt flats) are natural phenomena--a unique result of converging climates, winds, and river flow--with the potential to rehabilitate the natural global order. The ancient term sabkha originates in the Arab world. Today, it has become well-established in the global lexicon of geological and...
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Through the Cellar Door: Australia's Beautiful Wineries and Vineyards, Their Design and Architecture- Showcases 40 of Australia's world-renowned wineries, each demonstrating a uniqueness in their approach to their design visions - Delves into how the architect responds to a winery brief, budget constraints and the restrictions and opportunities presented by the site during these stages that...
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Bauhaus Idea and Bauhaus PoliticsForgacs examines the development of the Bauhaus school of architecture and applied design by focusing on the idea of the Bauhaus, rather than on its artefacts. What gave this idea its extraordinary powers of survival? Founded in 1919, with the architect Walter Gropius as...
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Stories from Architecture: Behind the Lines at Drawing MatterThe imagined histories of twenty-five architectural drawings and models, told through reminiscences, stories, conversations, letters, and monologues. Even when an architectural drawing does not show any human figures, we can imagine many different characters just off the page: architects, artists, onlookers, clients, builders, developers,...
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Perduti luoghi ritrovati: Poggioreale Antica"Perduti luoghi ritrovati" raccoglie le foto che Roberta Giuffrida ha fatto a Poggioreale, borgo del trapanese abbandonato dopo il terremoto del Bel ce. Con le fotografie di questo libro Roberta Giuffrida ha vinto il primo premio del concorso "Un luogo per ZeroBook" nel 2019,...
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Posthuman Architecture: A Catalogue of ArchetypesFor long, spatial design has been seen as an action that could be performed by people and for people only. And today, even though some of the most meaningful projects of our times seem to challenge this concept, qualitative researches still struggle to emerge....
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Standing on Holy Ground in the Middle AgesStanding on Holy Ground in the Middle Ages illuminates how the floor surface shaped the ways in which people in medieval western Europe and beyond experienced sacred spaces.The ground beneath our feet plays a crucial, yet often overlooked, role in our relationship with the...
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László Moholy-Nagy: From Material to Architecture: Bauhausbücher 14The foundational curriculum of the Bauhaus as outlined by one of its foremost theoristsHungarian painter and photographer László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946) was one of the Bauhaus' most esteemed faculty members as coteacher of the school's foundational course and the director of the metalworking studio. This...
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A Companion to Museum StudiesA Companion to Museum Studies captures the multidisciplinary approach to the study of the development, roles, and significance of museums in contemporary society. Collects first-rate original essays by leading figures from a range of disciplines and theoretical stances, including anthropology, art history, history, literature,...
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Contemporary Strategy: Theories and PoliciesThis book, first published in 1975, is a comprehensive examination of specialised strategic studies, and deals with the theoretical and policy aspects of the topic. It argues that military power is an intrinsic part of the international system, with strategy being the means by...
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Lost FlintThe city of Flint waxed and waned with the automotive industry of the twentieth century. Where they have not vanished completely, crumbling signs of past opulence stand as painful reminders of more recent struggles. Hardly a trace remains of the Buick City factory complex...
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The Architecture of David LynchFrom the Red Room in Twin Peaks to Club Silencio in Mulholland Drive, the work of David Lynch contains some of the most remarkable spaces in contemporary culture. Richard Martin's compelling study is the first sustained critical assessment of the role architecture and design...
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How to Plan and Build A Log Cabin from Start to Finish: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide★★★How to Plan and Build A Log Cabin from Start to Finish: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide★★★Log cabins occupy a unique space in our collective imagination. They're a space free of the cares of the world. Remote and rustic, yet safe from weather and wild...
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Where Architects Stay in the Alps: Lodgings for Design EnthusiastsPeople have always been fascinated by the mountains. They are a source of strength and a symbol of freedom, the perfect setting for an in-depth time-out, for self-discovery, or the sporting challenge. Beyond the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the beauty of nature...
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Creating Inclusive Libraries by Applying Universal Design: A GuideAs libraries of all types strive to serve diverse communities, Universal Design offers principles and approaches that can be used to create welcoming spaces and services. Applying Universal Design to Create Inclusive Libraries: A LITA Guide offers a thorough and engaging introduction to Universal...
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The Caring City: Ethics of Urban DesignIn this important contribution to urban studies, Juliet Davis makes the case for a more ethical and humane approach to city development and management. With a range of illustrative case studies, the book challenges the conventional and neoliberal thinking of urban planners and academics,...
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Ness. on Architecture, Life, and Urban Culture, Issue 3: What's an Object?NESS.docs is Lots of Architecture's monographic series. Each issue features one practice or subject for in-depth analysis: interviews, texts, and a variety of graphic pieces cooperate to unveil singular work that can globally inspire modes of thought about architecture and landscape. In the Browser...
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