Architecture

Flights of Imagination: Aviation, Landscape, Design explores how airports have reshaped our understanding of cities and landscapes since their development in the 20th century.The evolution of...

Thorstein Veblen's Chicago offers a richly visual exploration of modernity through the lens of 1890s Chicago. In this comprehensive and critical treatment, Joanna Merwood-Salisbury reexamines...

Italian Panorama Italiano, Vol. 1 by Nicola Leonardi This comprehensive guide explores the diverse project typologies currently being developed in Italian architecture, examining their innovation and...

Future Home Trends, Innovations and Disruptors in Housing Design explores how external factors such as global pandemics, smart technologies, demographics, and climate change may shape the future of...

Luigi Moretti's Bonifacio VIII Baths in Fiuggi is a study of an architect's approach to landscape design. Guendalina Salimei's book reveals how Moretti's method, which has remained consistent over...

Cities that Think Like Planets offers a new way of thinking about cities and their relationship with the natural world. Marina Alberti's innovative work explores the complexity and resilience of...

I, Like Many Things is a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary life and architecture. This collection of essays and stories delves into the complexities of domesticity, examining how our...

The Routledge Handbook on the Reception of Classical Architecture provides a comprehensive study of how classical principles and ideas were disseminated and received across the globe. By exploring...

Milan Architecture: The City and Expo explores the recent transformations of Milan, with a focus on the Expo area. This book examines the international pavilions and service structures that have...

The Cornell Journal of Architecture 11 Fear explores the concept of fear in architecture and its potential to inspire change. Anthropologists have identified fear as an innate trait among many...

Minoru Yamasaki and the Fragility of Architecture explores the life and work of an architect whose legacy is marked by both triumph and tragedy. From his iconic twin towers to his more experimental...

William Lumpkins' residential designs are a testament to the fusion of styles in the Southwest. By combining elements of Spanish colonial, Pueblo, and Art Deco architecture, he created modern...

(IN)formal LA. The Space of Politics explores the primal sources of creation in Los Angeles, uncovering the city's unique spatial configurations that lie beyond high-definition maps and satellite...

The Missing Museum by Andrew Thorburn explores the story behind a proposed educational exhibition about policing London at Bow Street Police Station. In 2006, the author was invited to design and...

The Forts and Fortifications of Europe, 1815-1945: Central States Germany, Austria-Hungary and Czechoslovakia A comprehensive study of the defensive lines built in Central Europe during the...

Pride in Modesty explores how ordinary, everyday objects and forms inspired Italian art and architecture from the 1920s to the 1970s. Through a close examination of texts, drawings, and buildings,...

Celebrating Differences: The Work of BPTW PartnershipBPTW Partnership's approach to design and construction has established a reputation for socially and environmentally conscious projects. This...

J.B. Jackson transformed our understanding of the American landscape, defining it as land shaped by human presence. This biography explores his life and work, revealing how he turned everyday places...

Andrew Andersons Architecture and the Public Realm is a landmark study of one of Australia's most influential architects. Over five decades, Andrew Andersons has redefined public spaces across the...

Active Landscape Photography: Theoretical Groundwork for Landscape Architecture explores the complex relationship between landscape architecture and photography. Through essays and case studies, it...

A Treatise On Chancel Screens And Rood Lofts: Their Antiquity, Use, And Symbolic Signification by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. This 2022 reprint of the original work features professional...

Brunelleschi, Lacan, Le Corbusier: Architecture, Space and the Construction of SubjectivityThis well-argued text explores spatial issues in architecture, reinterpreting the fifteenth century...

Cantilever Architecture explores innovative building designs that eliminate the need for traditional columns and walls. By integrating cantilever structures into your project from conception, you can...

Lunch 15 Thick: Exploring the Concept of Thickness in Architecture and Design. The latest edition of the University of Virginia School of Architecture's design journal, Lunch 15 Thick, delves into...

A Botany of Violence: 528 Years of Resistance & Resurgence By Pablo Escudero, Ghazal Jafari and Pierre Bélanger ORO Editions, 2022, 542 pages, paperback. The story of the Cinchona plant, also known...

Solutions for a Modern City: Arup in Beijing explores the major projects undertaken by this influential firm of designers, engineers and planners for the 2008 Olympic Games. Founded in 1946, Arup has...

Glass has played a significant role in shaping architectural history, and recent research has shed new light on its production, use, and conservation. This comprehensive study brings together...

Critical Neighbourhoods: Exploring the Architecture of Contested Communities This book offers in-depth analyses of three informal neighborhoods in Africa, Latin America, and India, examining their...

Architecture of the NKTP Sanatorium in Kislovodsk by Moisei Ginzburg Commissioned in 1934, this sanatorium was a notable exception to Stalin's preference for neoclassical architecture. Despite this,...

Understanding low energy buildings is within reach. This book provides a common language for discussing energy-efficient outcomes and encourages new ways of thinking about reducing energy use and...

The German Architecture Annual 2020 presents the shortlist of 26 buildings selected by a jury for the 2020 DAM Prize for Architecture in Germany. This year's edition features contributions from...

William Fulton's engaging essays explore the complex history of urban planning in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. From shady real estate speculations to the construction of the subway and the...

Flux Redux: A Critical Survey of Design Experiments in Sustainability This book presents nine essays by agps architecture's partners that explore the evolution of their design work over three decades...

David Chipperfield Architects: Museo Jumex A striking example of contemporary architecture in Mexico City, the Museo Jumex is a building that defies its surroundings. Designed by David Chipperfield...

Architecture Asia: Globalization and Locality explores the complex relationship between globalization and local identity in architecture. Through four essays and eleven projects, this journal delves...

The Story of a Section Designing the Shougang Oxygen Factory is an experimental text that brings together the documents produced by the design team behind the transformation of the abandoned...

Gardeners: Architects of Barcelona 1888-1992This book tells the story of eight garden architects who shaped the urban greenery of Barcelona over the course of a century. Through their work, it...

Buried City: Unearthing Teufelsberg Berlin and Its Geography of ForgettingThis book explores how cities are shaped by their past, particularly in the aftermath of destruction. Focusing on Berlin's...

The City as Architecture explores how architecture shapes urban spaces. By applying specific architectural means in a creative way, cities can be designed to be lived in and experienced in three...

Julian Abele Architect and the Beaux Arts explores the life of an African American architect who overcame racial segregation to become one of the most formally educated architects in America at that...

Lluis Domenech i Montaner's Palau de la Musica Catalana is a seminal work in the history of architecture. This book presents a detailed study of the iconic building, which was designed by Montaner as...

Published in 2022, Agadir: Building the Modern Afropolis offers a unique perspective on urban development and architecture. This collection of essays explores the significance of the fieldwork that...

The intersections of architecture and broadcast media are increasingly intertwined. Mediated Space examines how this convergence affects our daily lives, particularly in the context of global...

Sound craftsmanship is at the heart of this practical guide to site carpentry. Covering essential topics such as framework, design and construction, timber floor construction and arch centres, it...

Architecture and Design in Europe and America 1750 - 2000 is a comprehensive teaching anthology that explores the history of European and American architecture and design. The book brings together...

Rethinking Chongqing: Mixed-Use and Super-Dense presents a unique collaboration between architects and developers to reimagine urban development in western China's rapidly growing economic hub. The...

A Brief Atlas of the Lighthouses at the End of the World by José Luis González Macías is a unique exploration of oceanic beacons and their haunted histories. The beautifully illustrated book delves...

Outdoor Domesticity explores the connections between houses and trees in architectural design. This publication presents five exemplary twentieth-century projects that demonstrate explicit...

Discover the rich architectural heritage of Connecticut in this comprehensive illustrated guide. Featuring over 100 places across the state, including Colonial churches, Modernist houses, and...

Ethno-Architecture and the Politics of Migration explores the complex relationship between migration and architecture. Cities have been significantly impacted by transnational migration, yet the...

Land Development provides a comprehensive resource for understanding the essentials of residential land development. This 10th edition is packed with practical guidance, photos, illustrations, and...

Of Gardens: Selected EssaysThis collection brings together Paula Deitz's most celebrated writings on landscapes and gardens from around the world. With vivid descriptions of famous and lesser-known...

The Shenzhen Architectural Guide offers an in-depth exploration of the city's unique architectural landscape. This comprehensive atlas features over 150 buildings and locations that showcase the...

X!? 2010-2020 Ten Years Ooda is a comprehensive overview of the Portuguese architecture collective OODA's first decade. The book presents an in-depth analysis of the collective's work, which spans...

Architecture of the Last Colony: A Survey of Georgia's Historic Places, 1733-2000 This comprehensive survey showcases the most significant extant buildings in Georgia, highlighting successful...

Exploring how people engage with and shape their urban environments through everyday life, Making Place examines the relationship between bodily responses and the making and experiencing of place.The...

Steel Design provides a comprehensive overview of steel design fundamentals for architects and engineers. Covering key concepts such as tension elements, flexural elements, shear and torsion,...

Schloss Herrenhausen: A Comprehensive History of Architecture and Gardens. The magnificent baroque gardens of Schloss Herrenhausen have long been a beloved landmark in Hanover, Germany. Now, a major...

The MOSE Effect: The Challenges of a Project for the Future by Elisabetta Sptiz This comprehensive guide explores one of the most ambitious engineering projects of our time, designed to preserve...

Terra-Sorta-Firma: Reclaiming the Littoral Gradient is a critical exploration of our world's expanding coastline. For centuries, cities have grown onto previously saturated grounds, creating...

The Dutch Garden in the Seventeenth Century by John Dixon Hunt explores the history and development of Dutch garden art during this pivotal period. This collection of essays, held at Dumbarton Oaks...

The Property Lobby: A Radical Look at the Housing Crisis in the UK By Bob Colenutt, Policy Press This book provides a detailed critique of the complex network that drives the UK's housing crisis. The...

Architecture and Action by J. Meejin Yoon and Irina Chernyakova explores the role of architecture in addressing complex global challenges such as climate change, housing, migration, and social...

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations, sociotechnical assemblage, and governance mechanisms underlying sustainable smart city transitions.By examining these...

Between 1840 and 1880, Izmir underwent significant transformation as its modern harbor welcomed international steamships and new railway lines. This period saw the city's population double to...

Appropriated Interiors explores how interiors reflect and shape cultural values. Thirteen original essays examine the tensions between dominant and transgressive interior designs from the late...

Explore the architectural heritage of Amherst College, one of North America's most prestigious liberal arts colleges. This guide takes you on a journey through the campus's 1,000-acre living museum,...

Constantinos A. Doxiadis' groundbreaking theory is redefined by Kostas Tsiambaos in this thought-provoking exploration.The author examines the philosophical content of Doxiadis' theory and its...

A History of Russian Exposition and Festival Architecture by Alla Aronova and Alexander Ortenberg explores the development of temporary architecture in Russia from the royal festivals of Peter the...

Processes of reflexive design offers a nuanced exploration of the complex relationships between designing and researching in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning. By examining the...

Spaces of Serenity explores how architecture and design can positively impact our emotional state. Six projects by Jeffery S. Poss demonstrate how carefully orchestrated built form, filtered sensory...

The Taliesin Diary: A Year with Frank Lloyd Wright This diary offers a unique glimpse into life at Taliesin, the architectural colony in south central Wisconsin, during the 1940s. Written by...

Bracket [at Extremes] explores the potential for imbalance and extremity in architecture, infrastructure, and technology. It examines how these fields can be leveraged to create new spatial orders...

Ada Karmi-Melamede's architectural projects are notable for their human scale and sensitivity to the surrounding terrain. This collection showcases three major buildings: the Supreme Court Building...

Shanghai Tower is a visually driven volume that captures the emotion and spirit of China's tallest building. Designed by Gensler, this 632-meter-tall tower is a transformative centerpiece of...

The built environment plays a significant role in our physical, mental and social well-being. Renowned professionals from practice and academia explore the evidence behind this concept, examining how...

Takashi Sugimoto's work has revolutionized Japanese design with its unique blend of raw materials and timeless style. From his early days designing bars and restaurants to his later projects in...

The Contemporary Feminist Spatial Practices publication explores how social injustice is intertwined with different spatial levels in architecture. It examines the fight for gender equality in the...

Hashim Sarkis: A Comprehensive Look at His Work and Philosophy. NESS.docs is a monographic series that delves into the work of individual practices or subjects, featuring interviews, texts, and...

Landscapes of Housing Design and Planning in the History of Environmental Thought explores how housing has become a site for ecological experimentation and environmental remediation. By examining...

Interior Landscapes: A comprehensive guide to designing and maintaining unique interior landscapes for homes, offices, and other spaces. This beautifully illustrated book showcases a range of design...

The Nature of Urban Design: A New York Perspective on ResilienceAlexandros Washburn's book redefines urban design, empowering citizens to express their love and value for their neighborhoods. By...

Dubai has emerged as a global city in the early twenty-first century, driven by oil wealth and land rent. This development has led to enormous enclaved projects attracting a global elite, while the...

Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO offers an in-depth look at the work and principles of Tatiana Bilbao's practice. Through conversations, studies, models, renderings, working drawings, and photographs, this...

Skyscraper Cinema: How American Film Represented and Shaped Our Notion of Skyscrapers. Since the silent era, skyscrapers have been prominent in American cinema, often symbolizing aspirations, dens of...

Space Packed: The Architecture of Alfred NeumannThis book renews attention to the pioneering Czech architect Alfred Neumann, whose original designs received praise and controversy in equal measure...

The balloon frame house construction that transformed the lives of settlers in the upper Midwest region of America is revealed in this fascinating exploration. From 1850 to 1920, these innovative...

This book explores the interconnected relationships between gender, religion, and cities, offering a fresh perspective on how these three components shape urban form and city planning.Through a...

Blurred Transparencies in Contemporary Glass Architecture explores the complex relationships between glass and architecture through six pivotal works. A material often associated with fragility and...

Building Information Modelling for Heritage: A Guide to Historic BIM. This guidance provides essential support for owners, end-users and professionals working in heritage and construction projects...

Luigi Moretti's Fencing Academy in Mussolini's Forum, Rome 1933-1937 is an architectural study of a fascinating and complex building. Born as an experimental typological project, the "Casa delle...

The photographs of Arkansas from the Farm Security Administration Collection offer a poignant glimpse into the lives of those affected by the Great Depression. Between 1935 and 1943, nearly a...

Parametric design in architecture has enabled the creation of remarkable built works by resolving complex geometry and facilitating stunning designs. However, mastering this digital approach can be...

How Architects Write explores the interconnectedness of writing and design in both student and professional contexts. With over 50 color images, this updated edition features new chapters on online...

Yung Ho Chang's Design as Experience Research is a comprehensive collection of his architectural projects and designs. Featuring 44 projects, this monograph explores Chang's ideas about spatial...

Public Infrastructure, Private Finance: Developer Obligations and Responsibilities presents insight into the design and practical results of developer obligations in different countries. This shift...

River Cities City Rivers explores the complex relationships between urban landscapes and waterways. This collection of essays examines the ways in which cities have developed around rivers, from...

Thinking Visions for Architectural Design by Marilyne Andersen and Emmanuel Rey explores the possibilities of sustainable buildings through preliminary research from a cutting-edge smart living lab...

The Cape Lookout Lighthouse stands as an iconic part of North Carolina's maritime history, located on an undeveloped barrier island in the nation's Outer Banks. This treasured landmark is also a...

Architecture as a manifestation of generosity challenges traditional notions of cost and measurement in the discipline. This book explores how architecture can embody generosity through its processes...