Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural EngineeringAn essential exploration of the engineering aesthetics of celebrated structures from long-span bridges to high-rise buildings What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to The Tower and the...
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We, the HouseWe, the House begins in 1878 in the frontier town of Newton on the Kansas prairie. There a battered Civil War Union veteran builds his new wife her dream house, an Italianate glory she names Ambleside who tells this story. Soon an early American...
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Francis Kéré & Iwan Baan: Momentum of LightTwo stars of contemporary architecture explore the unique handling of light and heat in the architecture of Burkina FasoAcross the African continent, but especially in the sub-Saharan regions, the light has a particularly stark quality, which becomes most apparent in relation to older buildings....
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From Factories to Palaces: Architect Charles B. J. Snyder and the New York City Public SchoolsHow a prolific yet little-known architect changed the face of education in New York City As Superintendent of School Buildings from 1891 to 1922, architect Charles B. J. Snyder elevated the standards of school architecture. Unprecedented immigration and Progressive Era changes in educational philosophy...
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Living in Mexico. 40th Ed.South of the border, rich colors and woven textiles form a unique design aesthetic, crafted by the union of local Aztec and Mayan cultures and Spanish influences. Bold pigments and vivid patterns come together in simple and rustic spaces, resulting in a way of...
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Aires Mateus Architectural Terrains: Five InvestigationsThe acclaimed architectural geniuses of the Portuguese world, AIRES MATEUS, have been invited to participate in the Venice Architecture Biennale five times since 2010. This publication introduces the five breathtakingly poetic installations that they have contributed to the world's most renowned architectural event.The Venice...
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Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving"The foundation has been laid for fully autonomous," Elon Musk announced in 2016, when he assured the world that Tesla would have a driverless fleet on the road in 2017. "It's twice as safe as a human, maybe better." Promises of technofuturistic driving utopias...
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Temples of Deccan India: Hindu and Jain, 7th to 13th Centuries- A visually stunning exploration of the Deccan Indian architectural history- A matching companion book to Islamic Architecture of Deccan India (ACC Art Books, 2018)- Blueprint-style plans of temples accompany 300+ photographs- Contains maps guiding would-be travelers to these temple sitesThis beautifully illustrated book...
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Living Landmarks of ChicagoLiving Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of fifty Chicago landmarks. More than a book about architecture, these are stories of the people who made Chicago and many of its most popular tourist attractions...
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New Rural: Where to Find It and How to Create ItHow do you design your life? New Rural: Where to Find It and How to Create It is an interiors book for a new way of living that combines the space and freedom of rural existence with the connections and opportunities of the modern...
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Galloping Gertie: The True Story of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge CollapseThis compelling nonfiction picture book captures the story of the infamous collapse of the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington State. The story of Galloping Gertie, the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge, is captured through the eyes of a young boy who not only watches...
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Graphic Connections in Architecture: Rsm DesignThe psychology of design is an essential ingredient in connecting people to place. More than simply decorating the side of a building, architectural graphic design is critical to establishing the purpose of a space, the visitor's place within it, and helping to shape the...
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Landscape Architecture: An IntroductionAimed at prospective and new students, this book gives a comprehensive introduction to the nature and practise of landscape architecture, the professional skills required and the latest developments. After discussing the history of the profession, the book explains the design process through principles such...
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Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and GardensContemporary design meets Marrakesh's splendid artistic heritage in a fresh burst of color, form, and texture through a panoply of sensual houses and gardens. Noted designer Meryanne Loum-Martin provides entr e into the extraordinary residences of this fabled city's leading tastemakers. This exquisite book...
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Casas Contenedores: Cómo Construir una Casa Contenedor - Consejos de Construcción, Técnicas, Planos, Diseños, e Ideas Básicas (Spanish EdiSi desea averiguar c mo construir una casa contenedor, siga leyendo... Cu ntos j venes deben ahorran cada c ntimo para poder adquirir la suya? Cu ntos de ellos solo tienen la opci n de continuar viviendo con sus familiares o empezar a alquilar......
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Rewriting Architecture: 10+1 Actions for an Adaptive ArchitectureContemporary thinkers from Hito Steyerl to Atelier Bow-Wow explore how architecture can adapt to--rather than replace--the existing built environmentThis volume considers existing urban contexts as an opportunity to use the potential of place, and the creativity of inhabitants and users, the power of the...
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The Story of the Amitabha StupaEvery stupa begins with the vision and inspiration of an authentic spiritual master. In the case of the Amitabha Stupa that vision came from Jetsunma Ahk n Lhamo who was recognized by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche as a reincarnate bodhisattva (tulku) and Palyul lineage...
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Great Escapes ItalyTo travel through Italy is as close as one gets to being in paradise. For centuries, writers, artists, architects, and merchants have been drawn here, inspired by the beauty of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome. Countless books, paintings, poems, and sculptures are evidence of...
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Art Nouveau: Paris, Bruxelles, BarcelonaArt Nouveau developed a new, international style in architecture and handicrafts from the 1880s onward, which sought to replace the forms of historicism with plant ornamentation and functional construction. This comprehensive reform of the arts produced rich floral ornaments in Paris and Brussels and...
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The Angkor Wat Grayscale Coloring Book: An adult grayscale coloring book, with images taken at the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia!Over 40 illustrations for hours of stress relieving fun Coloring books are not just for kids... they are for adults, too Studies have shown that coloring can relieve stress and create an overall sense of wellbeing. This coloring book has been designed for all...
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