Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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100 Women: Architects in PracticeAll the architects in this book deserve international recognition. The reality is, though, that few are household names. Over the last decade, awareness of the need for gender balance in architecture has gained traction. Within the profession, women remain underrepresented, underpromoted and underpaid. Failure...
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Urban Building by Tadao Ando- First urban design by the Pritzker award winner in Germany- Exposed concrete perfection by the master of minimalismThe office complex in Karlsruhe is considered as Tadao Ando's first urban design in Germany. The publication provides exclusive insights into the creation and planning of...
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The Ted Kautzky Pencil BookMake Your Drawings Come to Life Using Kautzky's TechniqueTed Kautzky, a prominent American artist throughout the twentieth century, dedicated much of his life to conveying his artistic techniques to students. This book-combining his acclaimed works Pencil Pictures and Pencil Broadsides, plus additional material-contains the...
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The Story of Your Home: A Room-By-Room Guide to Designing with Purpose and PersonalityA Practical Guide to Decorating Your Home with Purpose and Personality Full of practical action items, The Story of Your Home is your room-by-room guide to creating a home that reflects the personality and purpose of the people who actually live there. So often...
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The Spiritual Purpose of Rosslyn: Keys to a Hidden MatrixThis book highlights the role that Rosslyn Chapel plays in the local landscape as an excellent host to a larger spiritual programme for all sentient beings. It involves a geomantic study of Rosslyn Chapel with explanations of the basic creational proto-Sinaitic letters that form...
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The Local Project: Book 10Showcasing the very best of architecture and design from Australia and New Zealand, The Local Project: 10 is a stunning collection of homes from some of the most renown architects practicing today. Featuring 23 homes from across Australia and New Zealand, the homes selected...
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The Flexible City: Solutions for a Circular and Climate Adaptive EuropeHow to turn cities into climate-adaptive environments and create circular production processesAll over Europe, cities struggle with an accumulation of environmental crises, including global warming, the depletion of natural resources and pollution. This book presents a toolbox by which circularity and climate adaptation can...
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The Door To Restoration: Restoration Renovation RenewalThis is the true story of the rescue of a once beautiful historical era home that was in ruins. This saga shows that a miraculous restoration is possible when armed with the courage and stamina to tackle any of life's engulfing challenges. Innocently delving...
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The Art of Luxury Design: A Celebration of the World's Most Exquisite GoodsIn this collection of all-new objects of desire, nearly 300 images showcase the talents of some of the world's most creative designers--some instantly recognizable, others up and coming: - Maserati - Aston Martin - Jaeger-LeCoultre - Ralph Lauren Timepieces - Coates Design - House...
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Survival Through DesignRichard Neutra's landmark publication Survival Through Design, in print again for the first time in decades, is a cycle of essays providing insights far ahead of their time. With a new introduction by Dr. Barbara Lamprecht and foreword by Dr. Raymond Neutra, it is...
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Start with the Art: The Smart Way to Decorate Any Room on Any BudgetTransform any space into a room you love--no matter your budget or style--with this smart, accessible, fun guide to decorating from the lead designer on Magnolia's Artfully Designed Most interior decorating books save hanging pictures on the wall for last. But Natalie Papier, star...
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Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the AnthropoceneThe pressing issue of our time through the lens of important artists working today: the toll of human activity on the climate--known as the Anthropocene--is considered in-depth in this historic convening of photographers and thought-leaders from the worlds of art, Indigenous studies, philosophy, and...
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Notre-Dame of Amiens: Life of the Gothic CathedralNotre-Dame of Amiens is one of the great Gothic cathedrals. Its construction began in 1220, and artistic production in the Gothic mode lasted well into the sixteenth century. In this magisterial chronicle, Stephen Murray invites readers to see the cathedral as more than just...
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Methodical Dressage of the Riding Horse according to the last teachings of Francois Baucher and Dressage of the Outdoor Horse: From The last teachingFaverot de Kerbrech's 'Methodical Dressage of the Riding Horse according to the last teachings of Francois Baucher' is considered the "Bible of Baucherism." Together with it, in 'Dressage of the Outdoor Horse' General de Lagarenne gives us the teaching of Faverot de Kerbrech. Both...
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Magnificent Intentions: John Wood, First Federal Photographer (1856-1863)Offering a unique glimpse into American history, this is the first book to celebrate the compelling work of the United States' first federal photographer Features 160 photographs capturing Washington, DC in the midst of Civil War "These photographs convey a keen sense that we...
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Lighthouses of New HampshireNew Hampshire's seacoast may be just 18 miles long, but what it lacks in length, it makes up for with centuries of fascinating maritime history. Portsmouth developed along the banks of the Piscataqua River to become the state's colonial capital and a center of...
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Lean Architecture: Excellence in Project DeliveryApply lean principles to your next architectural project and improve your bottom line with the help of this practical volume Lean Architecture: Excellence in Project Delivery shows readers a path to improve their project delivery via the application of lean concepts and process management....
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Interior Designing for the Neurodiverse: A Transformational GuideIn a world where diversity is celebrated, our understanding of inclusivity continues to evolve. "Interior Designing for the Neurodiverse" delves into the fascinating realm of neurodiversity and interior design unveiling a ground breaking perspective on how spaces can be tailored to embrace and support...
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How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower"One of the few picture-book biographies celebrating the work of an engineer, this volume tells the little-known story of a man who left his mark upon the world." --Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel,...
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BuildingsReaders journey from the Empire State Building in New York City to the Taj Mahal in India in this delightful guide to global architecture. Colorful illustrated kids guide readers on this tour, serving as representatives of their home countries. They share fun facts about...
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