Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Art, Vision, and Symmetry: The Hidden Geometry of Frank Lloyd WrightFrank Lloyd Wright confronted us with two challenges when he wrote of his buildings that certain "basic principles behind the effects" "give to them all such vitality, integrity, and magic as they have." The first challenge: to uncover these principles; and, the second, to...
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The Language of School Design: Design Patterns for 21st Century SchoolsThe Language of School design is a seminal work because it defines a new graphic vocabulary that synthesizes learning research with best practice in school planning and design. But it is more than a book about ideas. It is also a practical tool and...
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Residences Reimagined: Successful Renovation and Expansion of Old Homes- Forms an important and useful reference for architects, interior designers, and home owners- Richly illustrated with 27 case studies from around the globe- Provides detailed analysis of the process undergone in each case study- Includes helpful before and after pictures- An inspiring guide...
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L'Arte Siculo-Normanna: La cultura islamica nella Sicilia medievaleLa cultura islamica nella Sicilia medievale illustra i modi raffinati con cui la grande eredit artistica e culturale della dominazione islamica sull'isola (secc. X-XI) venne assorbita e genialmente reinterpretata nell'arco di tre secoli (XI-XIII) dagli artisti attivi durante il regno normanno di Sicilia che...
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India MahdaviThis long-overdue, eponymous first monograph of India Mahdavi takes us on a retrospective journey through the most emblematic realizations of the world-renowned Paris-based interior designer, internationally praised for her unique sense of color. Offering an unprecedented perspective on Mahdavi's creative process, this book highlights...
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Adolf Loos: Works and ProjectsThe must-have monograph on one of modern architecture's most influential figures, long a rarity and now available in an expanded and updated editionViennese architect Adolf Loos was influential among his fellow early modernists not only for his radical designs but for his controversial ideology...
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Transect Urbanism: Readings in Human Ecology"Transect Urbanism: Readings in Human Ecology" is the definitive reference on the Rural-to-Urban Transect, a compilation of the most important images, diagrams, and essays on the subject. It provides historical, practical, and theoretical insights into one of the most effective urban planning methodologies developed...
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The Secret Life of the Modern House: The Evolution of the Way We Live NowA ground-breaking and engaging explanation of the evolution of the homes we live in todayOver the last century the way that we live at home has changed dramatically. Nothing short of a design revolution has transformed our houses and the spaces within them -...
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Everything: A Maximalist Style GuideWelcome to the 'more is more' world of decorating, or as it's more commonly know in the business, Maximalism. A style that embraces the all-out: beautiful colour palettes, luxurious textiles, patterns and embellishment. Maximalism is the epitome of passion, one in which Scandi-style, stripped...
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Stamps & Stamps: Style & SensibilityBe enveloped in the nuanced, charming and traditional aesthetic that architecture and interior design duo Stamps & Stamps bring to their sophisticated and welcoming interiors. In their first book, Stamps & Stamps share their passion for historical reference and attention to detail, demonstrating their...
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A History of Street Networks: from Grids to Sprawl and BeyondRoadway networks are the basic frameworks of cities. They endure for centuries, influencing the ways that cities operate and their residents' quality of life. A History of Street Networks explores the origins and institutionalization of modern roadway networks, particularly the networks of urban sprawl....
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Vermeer: The Complete WorksThis study presents the complete works of the great Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer. The text includes a short essay and commentaries on each of the paintings, and incorporates new research on Vermeer's life and extraordinary artistic achievements.Author: Arthur K. Wheelock, Johannes VermeerPublisher: Harry N....
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Frederick Law Olmsted: Plans and Views of Communities and Private EstatesFull of original plans and historic photographs, this beautifully illustrated collection is the first comprehensive presentation of Olmsted's design concepts for communities and private estates.Silver Winner of the 2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Coffee Table BookMaster landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903)...
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Lost CitiesCombining world culture, history, geography, and architecture, this visually stunning look at ancient cities around the globe takes readers to such places as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, and the mysterious sculptures of Angkor Wat. Perfect for fans...
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Triangle Modern ArchitectureTriangle Modern Architecture documents the rich history and unique cultural significance of a region that is one of the most important on the national map of modern design. Over the last 75 years, the architecture in this area has grown to creatively combine innovation...
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Auto-Destructive Art: Metzger at AAAuto-destructive art is a comprehensive theory for action in the field of the plastic arts in the post-second world war period. The action is not limited to theory of art and the production of art works. It includes social action. Auto-destructive art is committed...
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The House of Light and Entropy: Architecture Words 11Formerly announced as Maps and Territories, this collection of essays written by landscape historian Alessandra Ponte, begins with an investigation of the American obsession with lawns and then continues to collectively map the aesthetic, scientific and technological production of past and present North American...
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Greta Magnusson Grossman: Modern Design from Sweden to CaliforniaGreta Magnusson Grossman (1906-1999) was a prolific designer working within the male-dominated world of mid-century modern design, whose status and influence has been largely ignored. Grossman was the ultimate polymath: an industrial designer, interior designer, and architect working within the fascinating contexts of Scandinavia...
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Architecture and Structuralism: The Ordering of SpaceThe Dutch Architect and writer Herman Hertzberger (born 1932) is internationally recognized for both his built work and his written work. His buildings (such as Centraal Beheer in Apeldoorn, built in 1972) and his publications (such as his widely translated Lessons for Students in...
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Isay Weinfeld: An Architect from BrazilBauhaus Minimalism meets tasteful elegenace.Author: GestaltenPublisher: GestaltenPublished: 04/15/2018Pages: 320Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 4.65lbsSize: 12.05h x 9.69w x 1.34dISBN: 9783899559316
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