Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Ancient Egyptian Architecture in Fifteen MonumentsAn authoritatively written overview of ancient Egyptian architecture from the point of view of an archaeologist and architectural historian The monuments of ancient Egypt have held scholars and tourists in their thrall for centuries. The sheer mass of the pyramids of Giza, the interaction...
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Spot the Difference: Architecture: A Hard Search and Find Books for Adults - Puzzle Books for Adults, Teens and Seniors - Find the DifferenSpot the Difference Architecture! A Hard Search and Find Books for Adults Take a world tour of stunning architecture. Each magnificent color spread features a picture of the same building on same pages, but with 7 differences between the original and the altered image.Author:...
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Emilio Sanchez Revisited: A Centenary Celebration of the Artist's Life and Work- A selection of visually unique paintings, watercolors, drawings, and etchings by the 20th-century Cuban American artist Emilio Sanchez - A cabinet of wonders that include letters, photographs and ephemera associated with the life and work of Sanchez - A collection of works by...
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London's Railway StationsA comprehensive introduction to the history and architecture of the great railway termini of London. The book is a short history and guide to London's principal mainline railway stations, from the first to be opened (London Bridge, 1836) to the last of the Victorian...
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Islamic Gardens and LandscapesWestern admirers have long seen the Islamic garden as an earthly reflection of the paradise said to await the faithful. However, such simplification, Ruggles contends, denies the sophistication and diversity of the art form. Islamic Gardens and Landscapes immerses the reader in the world...
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Drawing Climate: Visualising Invisible Elements of ArchitectureRepresentation of climate in designEphemeral phenomena like fire, precipitation, shade, and wind have emerged as important contemporary protagonists for environmental design due to their dynamic impact on buildings and cities. The importance of including these forces in architecture has gained rapid momentum in the...
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Glenstone: The PavilionsOn Glenstone's dramatic expansion, featuring an original photo-essay by Iwan BaanIn 2018, Glenstone Museum opened the Pavilions, part of an expansion that includes additional exhibition space and over 130 acres. Designed by Thomas Phifer, the Pavilions features 11 distinct gallery spaces. Glenstone: The Pavilions...
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Residensity: A Carbon Analysis of Residential TypologiesRESIDENSITY: A Carbon Analysis of Residential Typologies is the culmination of a seven-year study analyzing nine building typologies to understand the relationships between building densities and the amount of land and infrastructure required to support them. The book investigates how much embodied and consumed...
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Houses: Vo Trong Nghia & the Work of Vtn ArchitectsAuthor: Vtn ArchitectsPublisher: Oscar Riera Ojeda PublishersPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 320Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 3.95lbsSize: 11.20h x 8.70w x 1.20dISBN: 9781946226952
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Nicholas Hawksmoor London MapFollowing the Great Fire of London in 1666, Nicholas Hawksmoor emerged as architect of some of the most powerful, creative and enigmatic buildings London has ever known. Hawksmoor's spires, churches, and other known works are featured on this map, with details and an introduction...
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Celebrating Public Architecture: Buildings from the Open Call in Flanders 2000-2021The Open Call in Flanders (the Dutch-speaking, northern part of Belgium) is more than just another architecture competition: any governmental agency or public institution can choose to work with an Open Call for any given construction project. Since its invention by the first Vlaams...
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Robert L Thompson: TVA Architects- Showcases the design innovations of the highly regarded and influential Portland-based architect, Robert L Thompson- Features richly illustrated photography and detailed illustrations- Includes many high-calibre works, including many retail design complexes for Nike, air hangars, commercial and public works, and residential condominiums, towers,...
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Herzog & de MeuronBilingual edition (English / German): The internationally renowned architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has experienced an unprecedented rise since it was founded in 1978. How do these architects manage to repeatedly break new ground and use supposedly classic materials in an unfamiliar way...
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Acrylic Paint Pouring For Beginners: Step By Step Guide To Acrylic Pouring: Everthing You Need To know Before Your First PaintingThis book contains step by step instructions on acrylic pour painting; it covers all the basics of acrylic pouring for beginners and advanced pourers in a helpful and accessible manner. It will teach you what you need before you start a pour in terms...
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Thinking Design: Blueprint for an Architecture of TypologyA clearly distilled architectural atlas based on 144 major designs from ancient times to the twenty-first century, showcasing the cultural dimension of building. However disparate the style or ethos, beneath architecture's pluralism lies a number of categorical typologies. In Thinking Design, Austrian architect Andreas...
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Collaborations: Architecture, Interiors, Landscapes: Ferguson & Shamamian ArchitectsA tour of country estates and urban dwellings designed by Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, renowned for their classic style and attention to detail and craftsmanship, and featuring the work of such interior designers as Bunny Williams, Michael S. Smith, and Victoria Hagan. From the...
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Isabelle Stanislas: Designing Spaces, Drawing EmotionsThe renowned Paris-based architect and interior designer debuts a monograph capturing her signature warm, elegantly modern aesthetic. Isabelle Stanislas's interiors nod to historical sources while exuding a refreshing contemporary style. Known for her knack for subtly interweaving art, landscaping, architecture, and materials, she has...
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Parks for Profit: Selling Nature in the CityA new kind of city park has emerged in the early twenty-first century. Postindustrial parks transform the derelict remnants of an urban past into distinctive public spaces that meld repurposed infrastructure, wild-looking green space, and landscape architecture. For their proponents, they present an opportunity...
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2g Essays: Sigurd Lewerentz: A Trip to ItalyFound images provide insight into the Swedish architect's workUsing enigmatic negatives found in Sigurd Lewerentz's archive at the Museum of Architecture in Stockholm, A Trip to Italy further explores the Swedish architect's legacy through his personal travel photos.Author: Sigurd LewerentzPublisher: Walther Konig VerlagPublished: 07/06/2021Pages:...
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The Aesthetics of Contemporary Planting DesignPlanting design is, rather obviously, a complex topic, spanning as it does art, science, social need, and morality--especially during these days of increasing planetary environmental threat. Although certainly not denying the importance of scientifically appropriate practices, the symposium "The Aesthetics of [Contemporary] Planting Design"...
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