Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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The V&a Book of Color in DesignThe V&A Book of Color in Design is attractively simple: a celebration and exploration of color, as revealed through objects in the world-class collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Structured by color, it offers fascinating insights into the choices made by...
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Double Vision: The Unerring Eye of Art World Avatars Dominique and John de Menil**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST ART BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY ARTNEWS** The first and definitive biography of the celebrated collectors Dominique and John de Menil, who became one of the greatest cultural forces of the twentieth century through groundbreaking exhibits of art, artistic...
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Man in the Glass HouseA "smoothly written and fair-minded" (Wall Street Journal) biography of architect Philip Johnson -- a finalist for the National Book Critic's Circle Award. When Philip Johnson died in 2005 at the age of 98, he was still one of the most recognizable and influential...
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Eero Saarinen: Shaping the FutureThe most authoritative book to date on the life and work of Eero Saarinen, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century From the swooping concrete vaults of the TWA Terminal at JFK Airport to the 630-foot-tall Gateway Arch in St. Louis,...
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Experiencing Architecture, Second EditionA classic examination of superb design through the centuries.Widely regarded as a classic in the field, Experiencing Architecture explores the history and promise of good design. Generously illustrated with historical examples of designing excellence--ranging from teacups, riding boots, and golf balls to the villas...
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Architecture and Utopia: Design and Capitalist DevelopmentArchitecture and Utopia leads the reader beyond architectural form into a broader understanding of the relation of architecture to society and the architect to the workforce and the marketplace.Written from a neo-Marxist point of view by a prominent Italian architectural historian, Architecture and Utopia...
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The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, Fourth Edition: A Complete CatalogFrom sprawling houses to compact bungalows and from world-famous museums to a still-working gas station, Frank Lloyd Wright's designs can be found in nearly every corner of the country. While the renowned architect passed away more than fifty years ago, researchers and enthusiasts are...
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Traditional Construction Patterns: Design and Detail Rules-Of-Thumb* A hands-on, well-illustrated reference that helps architects and contractors avoid making common errors in traditional construction details * Graphical approach allows users to quickly visualize design solutions * Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design...
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Masonry and Concrete Complete ConstructionThis guide aims to be a comprehensive reference to all aspects of building with masonry and concrete for residential purposes. The book covers physical characteristics of masonry and concrete materials, the basic principles of design and performance, and construction techniques.Author: Christine BeallPublisher: McGraw-Hill Professional...
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2g Essays: Sigurd Lewerentz: Travels Through SwedenAn architect's travelogue of his native SwedenThis volume collects the photographs taken by Swedish architect Sigurd Lewerentz (1885-1975) during his travels around his native country. Focusing on popular architecture, traditional construction, church interiors, landscapes and cemeteries, this series is key to understanding the postclassical...
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C Is for Curator: Bice Curiger - A CareerA deep dive into the career of the internationally celebrated curator and cofounder of ParkettSwiss curator, art historian, editor and author Bice Curiger (born 1948) is primarily known for cofounding and editing the contemporary art magazine Parkett in 1984. Curiger has been a central...
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From Here to the Horizon: Photographs in Honor of Barry LopezFrom Here to the Horizon presents the work of fifty of America's leading contemporary landscape photographers in honor of the life and influence of Barry Lopez (1945-2020), one of our most revered writers about the landscape and our place within it. Work by each...
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Modern Construction HandbookNew edition of the popular handbook The Modern Construction Handbook has become a classic of advanced construction literature, not least due to its regular revisions and clear structure with chapters titled "Material", "Wall", "Roof", "Structure", "Environment" and "Applications". For the sixth edition, the 3-D...
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Smart City 2.0: Strategies and Innovations for City DevelopmentAlmost a century since the idea of creating more humane -- more human-centric -- cities was brought to the fore, how far has mankind progressed towards creating a true 'city with a heart'? How far off are we, and what can we do to...
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¿Dónde Está El Vaticano?Did you know that the Vatican is a country--the smallest in the world? Find out the amazing history of the headquarters of the Catholic Church in this Spanish entry in the WHO HQ series. Sabías que el Vaticano es un país, el más pequeño...
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The Proto-Industrial Architecture of the Veneto: In the Age of Palladio- An in-depth study of a neglected aspect of architectural interest- Only few pre-industrial manufacturing buildings survive to this day: here they are photographed, often for the first time- Of great interest to economic historiansThe remarkable career of the architect Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) is...
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Resplendent Synagogue: Architecture and Worship in an Eighteenth-Century Polish CommunityThis unique exploration of a lost religious and cultural artifact breathes new life into a forgotten but fascinating aspect of eighteenth-century Polish Jewry. Thomas C. Hubka, an architectural historian, immersed himself in medieval and early modern Jewish history, religion, and culture to prepare for...
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Architect + Action = ResultArchitect + Action = Result presents a collection of guidelines and advice for identifying themes and shaping narratives of professional achievements, career milestones, and building and design projects. Inspired by over a decade of supporting nominees for Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects...
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Empty Plinths: Monuments, Memorials, and Public Sculpture in MexicoEmpty Plinths: Monuments, Memorials, and Public Sculpture in Mexico responds to the unfolding political debate around one of the most contentious public monuments in North America, Mexico City's monument of Christopher Columbus on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma. In convening a diverse collective of...
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2022-2023 Monthly Planner: 24 Months Calendar Calendar with Holidays 2 Years Daily Planner Appointment Calendar Weekly Planner 2 Years Agenda2022 monthly planner;monthly planner;2022-2023 planner weekly and monthly;2022-2023 monthly planner;monthly planner 2022-2023;2 years monthly planner 2022-2023;2022-2023 planner;Author: James HowardPublisher: James HowardPublished: 02/03/2022Pages: 92Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.19dISBN: 9789189476776
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