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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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  • The Fricks Collect: An American Family and the Evolution of Taste in the Gilded Age by Wardropper, Ian
    The Fricks Collect: An American Family and the Evolution of Taste in the Gilded Age
    Before his New York home became a museum, Henry Clay Frick engaged some of his era's most important art dealers to build a notable collection and the best decorators to create suitable Gilded Age interiors to accommodate the works. This story traces the journey...
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  • The Architecture of Studio Mk27 by Kogan, Gabriel
    The Architecture of Studio Mk27
    The first international publication dedicated to the internationally acclaimed Brazilian architecture studio MK27, founded by Marcio Kogan. Studio MK27, located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, was founded in the late '70s by architect Marcio Kogan who is now partner of Diana Radomysler,...
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  • Stone: Ancient Craft to Modern Mastery by Rhodes, Richard
    Stone: Ancient Craft to Modern Mastery
    In this perceptive and illustrative look at the expressive and practical use of stone throughout history, Richard Rhodes unlocks the underlying principles of this ancient material--and explains the closely guarded "Sacred Rules" of the Freemasons guild for the first time ever. The relationship between...
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  • S, M, L, XL: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large by O M a
    S, M, L, XL: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large
    S, M, L, XL presents a selection of the remarkable visionary design work produced by the Dutch firm Office for Metropolitan Architecture (O.M.A.) and its acclaimed founder, Rem Koolhaas, in its first twenty years, along with a variety of insightful, often poetic writingsThe inventive...
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  • Rendering in Pen and Ink: The Classic Book on Pen and Ink Techniques for Artists, Illustrators, Architects, and Designers by Guptill, Arthur L.
    Rendering in Pen and Ink: The Classic Book on Pen and Ink Techniques for Artists, Illustrators, Architects, and Designers
    Arthur L. Guptill's classic Rendering in Pen and Ink has long been regarded as the most comprehensive book ever published on the subject of ink drawing. This is a book designed to delight and instruct anyone who draws with pen and ink, from the...
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  • Proportion: In Art & Architecture by Schneider, Michael
    Proportion: In Art & Architecture
    What is the difference between ratio and proportion? When is a harmonic rectangle also geometric? Do pentagons, hexagons, and heptagons really each have their own characters? Is there a secret to great art? In this beautiful little book, art educator Michael Schneider presents a...
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  • Pre-Raphaelites by Birchall, Heather
    Pre-Raphaelites
    Founded in 1848 as a secret society, the Pre-Raphaelites rejected classical ideals and the dominant artistic genre painting of their era for what they saw as a more spiritual, sincere, and naturalistic approach. Founded by William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais, and Dante Gabriel...
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  • Never Too Small: Reimagining Small Space Living by Beath, Joel
    Never Too Small: Reimagining Small Space Living
    What does the future of urban living look like? Joel Beath and Elizabeth Price explore this question drawing inspiration from a diverse collection of apartment designs, all smaller than 50m2/540ft2. Through the lens of five small-footprint design principles and drawing on architectural images and...
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  • My Tiny House Coloring Book for Adults 2: Interior Coloring Book Living Spaces in Nature houses grayscale Coloring Book by Publising, Monsoon
    My Tiny House Coloring Book for Adults 2: Interior Coloring Book Living Spaces in Nature houses grayscale Coloring Book
    My Tiny House Coloring Book for Adults Vol. 2Great little Houses in different landscapes to dream and relax with great skandinavian and boho designs. 54 pages Houses by the lake Houses on the beach Houses by the ocean and jungle Houses in the mountains...
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  • Japandi Style: When Japanese and Scandinavian Designs Blend by Toromanoff, Agata
    Japandi Style: When Japanese and Scandinavian Designs Blend
    Japandi is the newest and hottest trend in interiors: a harmonious combination of functionality, comfort, and the minimalist look that characterizes Scandinavian design, with the purest elegance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.Japandi harmoniously blends Scandinavian hygge with wabi-sabi, a concept derived from Zen Buddhism that...
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  • How Your House Works by Wing, Charlie
    How Your House Works
    Author: Charlie WingPublisher: RsmeansPublished: 08/05/2025Pages: 272Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.50w x 0.60dISBN: 9781394213320About the AuthorCharlie Wing, PhD, is a nationally recognized authority on home rebuilding, remodeling, repair, and energy conservation. He has been a Principal Investigator in NASA's Apollo Lunar Program and...
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  • Georgia O'Keeffe and New Mexico: A Sense of Place by Lynes, Barbara Buhler
    Georgia O'Keeffe and New Mexico: A Sense of Place
    When Georgia O'Keeffe first visited New Mexico in 1917, she was instantly drawn to the stark beauty of its unusual architectural and landscape forms. In 1929, she began spending part of almost every year painting there, first in Taos, and subsequently in and around...
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  • Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Declineof America's Man-Made Landscape by Kunstler, James Howard
    Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Declineof America's Man-Made Landscape
    The Geography of Nowhere traces America's evolution from a nation of Main Streets and coherent communities to a land where every place is like no place in particular, where the cities are dead zones and the countryside is a wasteland of cartoon architecture and...
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  • Disc Interiors: Portraits of Home by Schrock, Krista
    Disc Interiors: Portraits of Home
    Krista Schrock and David John Dick, founders of DISC Interiors, masterfully combine traditional inspiration with contemporary elegance. Headed by principals Krista Schrock and David John Dick, DISC Interiors is an interior and furniture design firm based in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. DISC Interiors strives...
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  • Building Optimism by Lefkowitz, Coby
    Building Optimism
    Building the world of our dreams has never been more attainable than it is today. Our society is the wealthiest, most knowledgeable, and most technically advanced in history. Yet, why does so much of the modern world around us feel dispiriting? In this hopeful...
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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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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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