Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Historic Buildings of the French QuarterOver 100 illustrations describe the building styles of each historical era and highlight some 60 buildings of particular importance.Author: Lloyd VogtPublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublished: 10/31/2002Pages: 176Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.60lbsSize: 8.60h x 10.90w x 0.90dISBN: 9781565549975About the AuthorVogt, Lloyd: - Lloyd Vogt was one of...
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New Orleans Architecture: Faubourg Tremé and the Bayou RoadFocuses on the Bayou Road, which was lined with the country seats and residences of the city's earliest settlers.Author: Roulhac Toledano, Mary Louise Christovich, Betsy SwansonPublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublished: 10/31/2003Pages: 240Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.38lbsSize: 11.64h x 8.98w x 0.69dISBN: 9781565548312About the AuthorToledano, Roulhac: -...
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Structural Systems - Second EditionThis book covers the topics on structural systems that architects and architecture students need to be familiar to better understand how architectural structures work. The material presented in this second edition helps with the collaboration and interaction of architects with the structural engineers in...
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Hidden History of QueensQueens has a history filled with fascinating firsts, cool characters and ramshackle ruins. From the nation's first modern highway to the first-ever transatlantic flight, the borough has long been at the forefront of modern transportation. Poet Clement Clarke Moore was inspired by childhood memories...
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Danvers State HospitalPerched high on the top of Hathorne Hill in what was once the village of Salem, Danvers State Insane Asylum was, for more than a century, a monument to modern psychiatry and the myriad advances in mental health treatment. From the time it opened...
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Building Grand Central TerminalBuilt in the heart of the Empire City is the world's greatest and most iconic railway terminal. A colossal Beaux-Arts style transport nexus, Grand Central Terminal was completed in 1913 from the legacy of the railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt. The terminal quickly became vital...
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Walk This Underground WorldAn around-the-world and back-in-time adventure exploring curious worlds hidden beneath our feet, from underground burrows to ancient cities and shopping malls This stunning lift-the-flap book takes readers on a journey around the globe and deep underground. There they'll find amazing hidden worlds teeming with...
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Shipping Container Homes: The Beginners Guide to Building and Decorating Tiny Homes (With DIY Projects for Shipping Container Houses and Tiny HoYou may have noticed shipping containers scattered all over on an airport or port areas. These durable containers are used to transport different foodstuff, luxury items, cars, spare parts and merchandise from one place to another. These are often discarded or recycled to use...
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Burj KhalifaThis title is all about the Burj Khalifa, which towers over Dubai at an amazing 2,722 feet. Readers will learn about the megatall skyscraper's construction, materials it was made from, and what it's used for. This title is written at a Level 3, specifically...
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Philadelphia Area Architecture of Horace TrumbauerArchitect Horace Trumbauer (1868-1938) is well known for the wide range of residential, commercial, and civic structures he designed in and around Philadelphia. His works can be found along Old York Road and the Main Line, as well as in Philadelphia and Springfield Township,...
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Carmel: A History in ArchitectureCarmel is a microcosm of California's architectural heritage, sited at one of the most scenic meetings of land and sea in the world. Mission San Carlos Borromeo became a root building for California's first regional building style, the Mission Revival. "Carmel City," as it...
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Savannah College of Art and Design: Restoration of an Architectural HeritageIn 1979, a small art college with 71 students opened its doors in a renovated 19th-century building in the urban heart of colonial Savannah, Georgia. One of the most historic cities on the eastern seaboard, Savannah is noted for its architectural treasures, urban forest...
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Stone JournalsSince seeing his first photographs of Stonehenge as a young boy living in northern California, Patrick has been fascinated by the standing stones of Europe. His first actual experience of walking among the stones did not occur until 1986, when he was in his...
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Palace of Versailles: Home to the Kings of FranceThe opulent Palace of Versailles became the official royal residence of French monarchs during the reign of King Louis XIV. With 551,112 square feet (51,200 square meters) of floor space, rooms filled with gilded furniture, and more than 7,000 works of art, the Palace...
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Legends of Hollywood Forever CemeteryFounded in 1899, scenic Hollywood Forever Cemetery--the only cemetery located within the city of Hollywood--serves as the permanent home for many of Hollywood's most famous (and infamous) characters. Hollywood Forever Cemetery boasts a fascinating history surpassed only by the compelling stories of its famous...
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Cleveland's Millionaires' RowThe incredible affluence and extravagance of Euclid Avenue's Millionaires' Row have fascinated Clevelanders for more than a century. Within these stately mansions, US presidents enjoyed dinners and discussions with powerful politicians and influential industrial and banking leaders. Through photographs and meticulously researched captions, Cleveland's...
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Mastering Glazing Techniques in Watercolor Volume 1: How to Make Your Paintings GlowUpdated and reprinted by popular demand. The first authoritative book on watercolor glazing techniques. Valuable information regarding supplies and paints has been updated along with some new painting exercises. The old tutorials that were so popular are still intact.Author: Don RankinPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...
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A Guide to Church Photography for the Enthusiastic AmateurA useful guide to photographing churches. Over 200 beautiful photographs and 90 pages offer the amateur photographer tips and advice on how to photograph churches.There is more to photographing the outside of a church, no matter how beautiful. Undiscovered treasures await inside for the...
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Barcelona Interiors- Barcelona's most beautiful interiors gathered in a stylish and inspiring book - Carefully selected by Gala Mora, journalist for AD Spain - Ideal for lovers of interior design, architecture and the city of Barcelona Interior design in Barcelona, an important Mediterranean metropolis and...
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The Shape of the World: A Portrait of Frank Lloyd WrightA little boy who loves to find shapes in nature grows up to be one of America's greatest architects in this inspiring biography of Frank Lloyd Wright. When Frank Lloyd Wright was a baby, his mother dreamed that he would become a great architect....
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