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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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  • Julia Watson. Lo--Tek. Design by Radical Indigenism by Watson, Julia
    Julia Watson. Lo--Tek. Design by Radical Indigenism
    Three hundred years ago, intellectuals of the European Enlightenment constructed a mythology of technology. Influenced by a confluence of humanism, colonialism, and racism, this mythology ignored local wisdom and indigenous innovation, deeming it primitive. Today, we have slowly come to realize that the legacy...
    $77.09 AUD
    $77.09 AUD
  • If You Lived Here: Houses of the World by Laroche, Giles
    If You Lived Here: Houses of the World
    Master of the cut and paste art technique, Giles Laroche takes readers on a storytelling journey around the world that celebrates the diversity of homes and the people who are shaped by them. Step into unique homes from around the world and discover the...
    $30.82 AUD
    $30.82 AUD
  • Hacking: 3 Books in 1 by Wagner, Alex
    Hacking: 3 Books in 1
    This book will focus on some of the most dangerous hacker tools that are favourite of both, White Hat and Black Hat hackers.If you attempt to use any of the tools discussed in this book on a network without being authorized and you disturb...
    $69.34 AUD
    $69.34 AUD
  • English Country House Style: Traditions, Secrets, and Unwritten Rules by Campbell, Milo
    English Country House Style: Traditions, Secrets, and Unwritten Rules
    A handsome and inspiring interior design guide to creating English country house style wherever you may dwell, from property expert Katy Campbell and acclaimed photographer Mark Nicholson The authors of At Home in the Cotswolds return with a new book full of English charm...
    $84.80 AUD
    $84.80 AUD
  • Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan by Koolhaas, Rem
    Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan
    Since its publication - Delirious New York (1978) has attained mythic status. Rem Koolhaas's celebration and analysis of New York depicts the city as a metaphor for the variety of human behaviorAt the end of the nineteenth century, population, information, and technology explosions made...
    $53.97 AUD
    $53.97 AUD
  • Alfredo Paredes at Home by Paredes, Alfredo
    Alfredo Paredes at Home
    The first book by the interior designer who made his name as chief creative officer for Ralph Lauren--he brought us the legendary Polo Bar and the Madison Avenue flagship store's immersive windows and retail environments, and now he shows us how to fashion our...
    $92.51 AUD
    $92.51 AUD
  • A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It?: An Introduction to Building Science by Bailes, Allison A., III
    A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It?: An Introduction to Building Science
    A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It? lays out the basic science of residential buildings. When it comes to how houses perform, professionals and homeowners alike believe many things that just aren't true. This book explodes the myths, misinformation, and plain old nonsense that...
    $141.85 AUD
    $141.85 AUD
  • Wipe-Clean Construction Site Activities by Robson, Kirsteen
    Wipe-Clean Construction Site Activities
    This fun book is a playful way for young children to develop their counting, observation and pen control skills. Spot the differences between tower cranes, join the dots to finish building a house, count bricks and lots more. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can...
    $13.86 AUD
    $13.86 AUD
  • What Were the Twin Towers? by O'Connor, Jim
    What Were the Twin Towers?
    Discover the true story of the Twin Towers--how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in...
    $12.32 AUD
    $12.32 AUD
  • The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast by Howard, Phoebe
    The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast
    Bestselling design author Phoebe Howard presents a gorgeous collection of homes for all who love the seashore and dream of living by its side Phoebe Howard is an expert at creating homes that reflect the elegance and appeal of oceanfront living. With every project,...
    $84.80 AUD
    $84.80 AUD
  • Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle by Biesty, Stephen
    Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle
    History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles. Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches. Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to...
    $33.91 AUD
    $33.91 AUD
  • Sketch Like an Architect: Perspective Drawing by Drazil, David
    Sketch Like an Architect: Perspective Drawing
    Become confident in perspective drawing!Have you ever asked yourself these questions: How to improve my imagination drawing?How to compose better images?How to draw complex/curvy/organic forms in perspective from any point of view?How to get the proportions and depth right in perspective?This second book in...
    $53.97 AUD
    $53.97 AUD
  • Ray Booth: The Expressive Home: Architecture and Interiors by Booth, Ray
    Ray Booth: The Expressive Home: Architecture and Interiors
    For his second book, Booth, a master of modern elegance, creates homes that are strikingly sophisticated and wonderfully livable at the same time. Booth showcases his innovative and sophisticated modern interiors, which mix a keen sense of tranquility with bold and elegant details, as...
    $92.51 AUD
    $92.51 AUD
  • Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes by Rainer, Thomas
    Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes
    This post-wild landscape guide is an "optimistic call to action" to help gardeners create a harmonious environment by incoporating plant communities (Chicago Tribune). Over time, with industrialization and urban sprawl, we have driven nature out of our neighborhoods and cities. But we can invite...
    $61.68 AUD
    $61.68 AUD
  • Piet Oudolf at Work by Schmidt, Cassian
    Piet Oudolf at Work
    As seen in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, WSJ Magazine, and VogueA major monograph on the Dutch garden designer, featuring his gardens and the largest collection of his drawings ever publishedStep into a Piet Oudolf garden and you are transported into a dreamlike...
    $123.27 AUD
    $123.27 AUD
  • New York's Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit by Algeo, Matthew
    New York's Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit
    In the nineteenth century, Manhattan's streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to...
    $53.97 AUD
    $53.97 AUD
  • Never Too Small: Vol. 2: Reinventing Small Space Living by Beath, Joel
    Never Too Small: Vol. 2: Reinventing Small Space Living
    Small footprint design that proves living better doesn't have to mean living larger. Following the success of their first book, the second volume of Never Too Small showcases 30 new and outstanding homes from around the world that explore small space living. Framed by...
    $61.68 AUD
    $61.68 AUD
  • Mini Architects: 20 Projects Inspired by the Great Architects by Seblon, Joséphine
    Mini Architects: 20 Projects Inspired by the Great Architects
    Featuring twenty creative and easy-to-achieve art projects inspired by famous buildings and architectural wonders, this book is designed to help parents, guardians, and teachers to be creative with kids.Designed to engage young children with architecture through creative art projects, Mini Architects takes inspiration from...
    $30.76 AUD
    $30.76 AUD
  • Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details by Quinn, Bradley
    Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details
    The 1950's house was a scientific triumph, designed in a laboratory and tested on inhabitants of all ages before being built for the masses. Never had homes been so thoroughly contemporary, with antiques and period styles entirely banished. Mid-Century Modern explores the interior decor...
    $46.18 AUD
    $46.18 AUD
  • Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion: The Questioneers Book #3 by Beaty, Andrea
    Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion: The Questioneers Book #3
    The New York Times bestselling Questioneers series continues with Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion, from author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts. Watch Iggy Peck in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist! Iggy Peck is an architect at his very core: When...
    $20.03 AUD
    $20.03 AUD

Explore Architecture Design Books

Architecture books provide invaluable insights into the world of building design, architectural history, and the creative process behind some of the world's most iconic structures. Whether you're an aspiring architect, a professional in the field, or simply someone with an interest in architecture, this article highlights some of the best architecture books available, including essential architecture design books and comprehensive collections like "Ten Books on Architecture."

One of the most celebrated books in the field is "Towards a New Architecture" by Le Corbusier. This seminal work offers a revolutionary perspective on modern architecture, advocating for functionalism and simplicity. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of architectural thought.

"The Architecture of Happiness" by Alain de Botton explores the profound connection between our surroundings and our well-being. De Botton's eloquent prose and insightful analysis make this book a delightful read for both architects and laypeople.

"Architecture: Form, Space, and Order" by Francis D.K.Ching is an essential architecture design book. Ching's clear explanations and detailed illustrations make complex concepts accessible, making this book a valuable resource for both students and professionals.

Another highly recommended book is "S, M, L, XL" by Rem Koolhaas and Bruce Mau. This extensive volume combines essays, illustrations, and project descriptions to provide a comprehensive look at contemporary architecture and urbanism.

For those interested in architectural history, "A History of Western Architecture" by David Watkin offers an in-depth exploration of architectural styles and movements from ancient Greece to the present day. It's an excellent resource for understanding the historical context of architectural developments.

FAQ's

Q. What are the different types of architecture books available?

A. Architecture books can help aspiring architects by providing foundational knowledge on architectural principles, design techniques, and history. They offer insights into successful projects, innovative designs, and influential architectural movements, which can inspire and guide future work.

Q. Are there architecture books focused on sustainable design?

A. Yes, there are many architecture books focused on sustainable design. Titles like "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things" by William McDonough and Michael Braungart and "Sustainable Architecture: A Critical Guide" by James Steele provide valuable information on eco-friendly building practices and sustainable architecture principles.

Q. What should I look for when choosing an architecture book?

A. When choosing an architecture book, consider your interests and needs. Look for books that cover specific topics you want to learn about, such as design principles, architectural history, or sustainable practices. Additionally, read reviews and check the book's contents to ensure it meets your expectations and provides valuable information.

Q. Can I find architecture books that focus on specific architectural styles or periods?

A. Yes, there are many architecture books that focus on specific styles or periods. For example, "Gothic Architecture" by Paul Frankl covers the Gothic style, while "Modern Architecture Since 1900" by William J.R. Curtis explores modern architectural movements. These books offer in-depth analyses of particular styles and their historical contexts.

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