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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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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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  • Architect Academy by Martin, Steve
    Architect Academy
    From designing a residential street and your perfect play park to learning some of the math skills used by architects, how to read floor plans, and the basics of interior design, the activities in this innovative book encourage imaginative play and problem solving. Includes...
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  • Where the City Meets the Sound: The Story of Seattle's Waterfront by Ott, Jennifer
    Where the City Meets the Sound: The Story of Seattle's Waterfront
    The powerful story of a place shaped by trade, conflict, and continuous transformation From canoes on the beach at Dzidzilalich to steamships and piers, Seattle's waterfront was the center of the city's economy and culture for generations. Its tumultuous history reflects a broader story...
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  • Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle's Topography by Williams, David B.
    Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle's Topography
    Residents and visitors in today's Seattle would barely recognize the landscape that its founding settlers first encountered. As the city grew, its leaders and inhabitants dramatically altered its topography to accommodate their changing visions. In Too High and Too Steep, David B. Williams uses...
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  • The Uptown: Chicago's Endangered Movie Palace by Pierce, James
    The Uptown: Chicago's Endangered Movie Palace
    Chicago's Uptown Theatre, one of America's largest and most lavish movie palaces, has sat vacant for more than 40 years. For decades, few people have been let inside--to experience its grand lobby, its sweeping staircase, or its massive theater auditorium, which once showed Marx...
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  • The Ted Kautzky Pencil Book by Kautzky, Theodore
    The Ted Kautzky Pencil Book
    Make Your Drawings Come to Life Using Kautzky's TechniqueTed Kautzky, a prominent American artist throughout the twentieth century, dedicated much of his life to conveying his artistic techniques to students. This book-combining his acclaimed works Pencil Pictures and Pencil Broadsides, plus additional material-contains the...
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  • The Lantern House by Napier, Erin
    The Lantern House
    From the nationally beloved co-host of the #1 hit show Home Town comes the quintessential celebration of home. Imagine a house's early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants flowers in its yard, children climb the magnolia tree...
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  • The Empire State Building by Tauranac, John
    The Empire State Building
    The Empire State Building is the landmark book on one of the world's most notable landmarks. Since its publication in 1995, John Tauranac's book, focused on the inception and construction of the building, has stood as the most comprehensive account of the structure. Moreover,...
    $38.67 AUD
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  • Spectrum: Heritage Patterns and Colors by Shaw, Ros Byam
    Spectrum: Heritage Patterns and Colors
    This simply structured and highly original book analyzes the palettes used by designers in the creation of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to the present day. The colors used in each pattern are presented in a simple proportional grid, giving a...
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  • Palm Springs Tiki: Polynesia in the Desert by Kirsten, Sven
    Palm Springs Tiki: Polynesia in the Desert
    Palm Springs Tiki presents a visual exploration of a mid-century tropical paradise in the California desert.From the 1930s through the 1970s, Palm Springs and other desert communities embraced the mid-century fantasy of a home-grown Polynesian paradise. The concept of the oasis and that of...
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  • Nantucket Looms: A Legacy of Style by Nantucket Looms
    Nantucket Looms: A Legacy of Style
    With its revered past, Nantucket Looms globally recognized distinctive interiors style--bespoke handwoven textiles, artisanal furnishings, and local art that exudes the island's heritage--is coveted by today's tastemakers. In the early 1960s a reawakening was happening on Nantucket. Into this world stepped Andy Oates and...
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  • Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph by Thomas, Abraham
    Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph
    A reassessment of the career of architect Paul Rudolph, from his modernist Sarasota houses to his controversial Brutalist buildings and later international projects, featuring unpublished drawings, models, and furniture Architect Paul Rudolph (1918-1997) was known for his iconic modern houses and exemplary Brutalist buildings...
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  • Frank Lloyd Wright: The Houses by Weintraub, Alan
    Frank Lloyd Wright: The Houses
    Frank Lloyd Wright is not only synonymous with architecture, his name is also synonymous with the American house in the twentieth century. In particular, his residential work has been the subject of continuing interest and controversy. Wright's Fallingwater (1935), the seminal masterpiece perched over...
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  • Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the Us by Blauvelt, Andrew Satake
    Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the Us
    An expansive account of the ever-popular mid-century movement, from the place where it all beganEmbark on a surprising and joyful visual tour of American mid-century modernism through hundreds of photographs, drawings, and pieces of ephemera organized by the art museum at Cranbrook, where the...
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  • Cape Cod Modern: Midcentury Architecture and Community on the Outer Cape by Frampton, Kenneth
    Cape Cod Modern: Midcentury Architecture and Community on the Outer Cape
    From the "summer Bauhaus" on, the Cape's modern designers enjoyed a lifestyle based on communion with nature, solitary creativity and shared festivityIn the summer of 1937, Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus and a professor at Harvard's new Graduate School of Design, rented a...
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  • Bygone Attractions of Chittenden County by Blanchard, Bob
    Bygone Attractions of Chittenden County
    This book is a visual history of the many recreational amenities that sprang up in Chittenden County, Vermont starting with the dawn of the car culture in the 1930s. It spans five decades of snack bars, drive-in movie theaters, motels, stores, roller skating rinks,...
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  • Beata Heuman: Every Room Should Sing by Heuman, Beata
    Beata Heuman: Every Room Should Sing
    The highly anticipated debut monograph from one of today's leading designers championing playful, original interiors infused with Scandinavian flair. Swedish-born, London-based interior designer Beata Heuman founded her eponymous studio in 2013 after working for Nicky Haslam for nine years. In a short amount of...
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  • A Year in the French Style: Interiors & Entertaining by Antoinette Poisson by Farelly, Vincent
    A Year in the French Style: Interiors & Entertaining by Antoinette Poisson
    The founders of Antoinette Poisson take readers inside their historic townhouse on the Atlantic coast to discover a style and art of entertaining rooted in French tradition and elegance. Maison Lescop--the historic residence of an eighteenth-century French importer for the Indian trading company in...
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  • Architecture: The Definitive Visual Guide by DK
    Architecture: The Definitive Visual Guide
    From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide.Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the...
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  • A City Is Not a Computer: Other Urban Intelligences by Mattern, Shannon
    A City Is Not a Computer: Other Urban Intelligences
    A bold reassessment of "smart cities" that reveals what is lost when we conceive of our urban spaces as computers Computational models of urbanism--smart cities that use data-driven planning and algorithmic administration--promise to deliver new urban efficiencies and conveniences. Yet these models limit our...
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  • Abode: Thoughtful Living with Less by Mitnik-Miller, Serena
    Abode: Thoughtful Living with Less
    From the founders of General Store, Abode is a collection of Serena Mitnik-Miller and Mason St. Peter's effortlessly cool, quintessentially California interiors, and a look at how to re-create that style anywhere. The yearning for a life of pared-down purity has built to a...
    $67.06 AUD
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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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