Architecture

For those embarking on a domestic project requiring architectural services, this guide provides essential information to ensure a successful outcome. Written by Nigel Ostime and published by RIBA...

The History and Heritage of the Brewery by Lynn F. Pearson explores the fascinating story of England's brewing industry, from its Neolithic roots to the present day. This book delves into the world...

The city-state of Kuwait underwent an extraordinary transformation in architecture and urban planning from the late 1940s to the late 1980s. This period, marked by political independence and rapid...

The World as an Architectural Project explores how architects have imagined the future of the planet through world-scale projects over the past century. Spanning fifty speculative designs by notable...

Skylines of the World Coloring Book for Adults is a calming coloring experience featuring 30 beautiful cityscapes from around the globe. With stunning designs and single-sided printing, you can...

Building Structures Illustrated Patterns, Systems, and Design by Francis D.K. Ching, Barry S. Onouye, and Douglas Zuberbuhler is a comprehensive guide to structural design for architects and...

The Genius in the Design: A Tale of Rivalry and Architectural Masterpieces By Jake Morrissey In 17th-century Rome, two brilliant architects engaged in a fierce rivalry that would shape the city's...

Henrietta Street, Dublin's most exclusive residential street, was once home to Ireland's elite. This beautifully illustrated volume explores the fascinating history of the people who lived in its...

Buckminster Fuller Inc: Architecture in the Age of Radio offers a fresh perspective on the work and thought of Richard Buckminster Fuller. This book explores how Fuller's entire career was a...

Greek and Roman Architecture by Gene Waddell is an in-depth exploration of the architectural traditions that shaped Western architecture from 600 B.C. to A.D. 1943. This first volume focuses on Greek...

The Islamic garden is often seen as an earthly reflection of paradise. However, this simplification overlooks the sophistication and diversity of the art form. In "Islamic Gardens and Landscapes", D...

Shadows in architecture are more than just the absence of light; they can be a powerful tool for shaping form and atmosphere.In this thought-provoking exploration, Simon Unwin examines the...

The Prefabricated Home by Colin Davies explores the relationship between architecture and industrialized building, highlighting the neglected area of practical construction. This book assesses the...

Madinat al-Zahra: The Radiant Capital of Islamic Spain is a beautifully illustrated exploration of a 10th-century palace-city that once stood at the heart of Islamic Spain. Built by ʿAbd al-Rahman...

A Scientific Autobiography by Aldo Rossi is a personal and professional reflection on the life and work of one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Through drawings of his...

Housing Fit for Purpose sets out a research-focused approach to understanding the challenges facing the built environment in designing, constructing and managing housing. Fionn Stevenson explores how...

The underground spaces beneath our cities are often overlooked, yet they play a vital role in shaping urban life. Global Undergrounds explores these subterranean environments, revealing their global...

The Architecture of the Screen: Essays in Cinematographic Space by Graham Cairns This book explores the relationship between film and architecture, revealing how the visual language of cinema...

The "Encyclopaedia of Architectural Terms" provides a comprehensive guide to the terminology used in architecture and building. With over 3500 terms, it covers styles, components of buildings,...

The Gothic Cathedral: Origins of Gothic Architecture and the Medieval Concept of Order - Expanded Edition by Otto Georg von Simson and Otto von Simson. This book explores how Gothic architecture is...

Napoleonic Britain: A Guide to Fortresses, Statues and Memorials of the French Wars 1792-1815 by David Buttery is a comprehensive guide to sites in the British Isles connected to the French...

This book explores the future of architecture through the lens of Alvar Aalto's work and its relevance to contemporary design. Digital technologies are transforming how architects present their...

Gaudí and Trencadís Mosaic is an in-depth exploration of one of the most distinctive features of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture: trencadís mosaic. This technique, pioneered by Antoni Gaudí, can be...

The world's tallest buildings are reshaping our cities and our lives. In "Supertall", Stefan Al explores the factors behind this global boom in megastructures, revealing the remarkable feats of...

Discover the timeless appeal of midcentury modern design with this concise style guide. Ivy Ngeow shares her expertise, gathered from over 25 years of practice in architecture and interior design, to...

Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of Warwick's historic houses and gardens. This beautifully illustrated guide takes you on a tour of the town's most impressive buildings, from...

Design with Climate: A Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural RegionalismThis influential book explores how climate affects shelter design and provides principles for managing natural forces such as...

The home is one of our most enduring human paradoxes, and science-fiction writing and film offer a unique lens to reflect on our current architectural condition. By examining the familiar (home)...

Dixon Jones 2: Buildings and Projects 1998-2019 by Ian Latham is a comprehensive collection of architectural projects and buildings designed by Dixon Jones, a renowned British practice. The book...

Deborah Berke's Transform: The Architecture of Adaptation is a comprehensive guide to transforming existing buildings for new futures. Over 30 years of experience in adaptive reuse has led to...

Product Design and Sustainability Strategies, Tools and Practice by Jane Penty is a comprehensive guide to integrating sustainable principles into design practice. As the world grapples with climate...

This comprehensive guide to basic design principles in architecture provides a thorough understanding of the factors contributing to an architectural design process. It is an invaluable resource for...

Kinfolk 39 explores the complexities of youth and growing up in today's world. A time when infinite futures seem uncertain, and the world can feel like it's closing in. This issue balances open-faced...

Chicago's planners and politicians played a pivotal role in shaping its development from 1958 onwards. This volume tells the real stories behind the city's growth, revealing both successes and...

Energy performance feedback is essential for addressing the climate crisis. This book provides a practical guide to understanding how energy is used in buildings and driving down operational energy...

The Architecture of Bathing Body, Landscape, Art by Christie Pearson offers a unique examination of communal bathing and its history from the perspective of architecture and landscape. Through...

Readings in Planning Theory by Susan S. Fainstein and James DeFilippis provides a comprehensive overview of the latest theoretical and practical debates within planning theory. This updated edition...

Landscape Architecture and Environmental Sustainability: Creating Positive Change Through DesignThis comprehensive guide explores the pivotal role of landscape architecture in ensuring environmental...

The Bauhaus Building in Dessau represents a powerful statement of modernist ideals. This revised and expanded edition explores strategies for preserving this iconic building, from its construction to...

Frances Xavier Velarde OBE was an architect whose work defies categorisation. His buildings, which blend Catholic devotion with bold expressionism, have been largely overlooked by history. This book...

Sean Godsell Houses: A Survey of Residential Architecture This comprehensive survey showcases the residential architecture of Australia's leading minimalist architect, Sean Godsell. Featuring twelve...

London's West End Cinemas explores over 100 years of history in this comprehensive guide to the region's iconic cinemas. From the oldest survivor, the Cineworld Haymarket, dating back to 1928, to the...

A Coffee a Day Contemporary Café Design by Chris van Uffelen explores the diverse world of coffee culture and its impact on design. From experimental concoctions to unique café concepts, this volume...

Walking, Landscape and Environment explores walking as a method of research and practice in the humanities and creative arts. This collection of essays presents an enquiry into the methods and...

Furness Abbey, affectionately known as "Our Abbey", is a place of enduring fascination. For nearly 900 years, it has been a hub of human activity, with people from various walks of life leaving their...

Rebuilding Earth: A Vision for Humane and Sustainable Design. As the world's population is projected to reach nine billion by the end of this century, it's clear that our built environment will need...

Live Natural: A Relaxed Approach to Creating Healthy HomesA beautifully illustrated guide to building and designing spaces that promote wellness and sustainability. This book offers practical,...

McMorran & Whitby are a lesser-known presence in post-war British architecture. Led by Donald McMorran and George Whitby from the late 1950s, their practice developed from the monumental inter-war...

Sherry Arnstein's 1969 concept of a "ladder of citizen participation" has had a lasting impact on planning practice. This book examines the enduring effects of her work and the challenges faced by...

The New Normal is a comprehensive survey of research and work produced by a renowned post-graduate program that investigated the impact of planetary-scale computation on urban futures. Edited by...

Prefabricated and Modular Architecture: Aligning Design with Manufacture and AssemblyDemystifying age-old perceptions surrounding prefabrication and modularization, this book offers a fresh approach...

Paperscapes Paris brings the city's iconic buildings to life in a unique and interactive way. With over 50 seminal structures featured, this book transforms into a stunning cityscape when you press...

Nick Eldridge's unique houses showcase his remarkable ability to craft bespoke homes that are both beautiful and thoughtfully responsive to their surroundings. This comprehensive survey of his key...

Seaside Shelters by Will Scott showcases a captivating collection of Britain's abandoned seaside shelters. Built to provide respite from the sun and rain during the late 19th and early 20th...

Rethink Design: A Guide to Architecture for a Post-pandemic WorldThis innovative design guide brings together expert guidance on designing in the post-pandemic world, covering key sectors such as...

Canterbury Cathedral: Unveiling its Sacramental Geometry This book explores how ancient beliefs about the Heavenly nature of geometric forms influenced the design of one of the world's most iconic...

A comprehensive guide to American domestic architecture has been updated and expanded. This revised edition includes new categories of house styles, an appendix on construction approaches, and over...

Bristol: City on Show is a unique celebration of life in the city, featuring stunning new and original views of Bristol's most notable locations by local photographers. The book combines these images...

Edinburgh in 50 Buildings by Jack Gillon is a unique study that celebrates the city's architectural heritage. This book explores the history and development of Edinburgh through its most iconic...

The Savoyard Style in North Welsh Castles The construction of Edwardian castles in north Wales was shaped by a unique group of artisans from Savoy. This story is one of two men, Master James of St...

A comprehensive guide to English residences from parsonages to palaces, this 18th-century volume provides detailed plans and calculations for building and maintaining homes. Written by Robert Kerr,...

Vaux-le-Vicomte: A Private Invitation This comprehensive monograph offers an exclusive look inside the château that inspired the design of Versailles. Created in the 17th century by Nicolas Fouquet,...

Painting for Stained Glass, Chapter Thirteen from the Reference & Technical Manual of the Stained Glass Association of America, provides valuable insights into the use of glass paint and silver stain...

Beverley in 50 Buildings explores the rich history and architectural heritage of this historic town. From its Anglo-Saxon roots as an important religious centre to its growth as a prosperous...

For over 135 years, Bonacina has been synonymous with exceptional rattan furniture. This beautifully crafted material, prized for its natural beauty and durability, is at the heart of the company's...

Discover the treasures hidden within Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, a place of worship with a rich history spanning almost 1,000 years.This beautifully illustrated guide takes you on a journey...

Yasmeen Lari Architecture for the Future presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of renowned architect Yasmeen Lari. A pioneer in sustainable architecture, Lari developed Zero...

Relax with challenging dot-to-dot puzzles featuring beautiful city and skyline images. This adult coloring book offers extreme dot-to-dot puzzles ranging from 456 to 938 dots, perfect for those...

Architecture and Ekphrasis: Space, Time and the Embodied Description of the Past by Dana Arnold explores how eighteenth-century prints and drawings of antique architecture functioned as...

Between Land and Sea: A Comprehensive Assessment of Kiyonori Kikutake's ArchitectureThis volume presents the first comprehensive assessment of visionary architect Kiyonori Kikutake in the English...

Beautifully executed architectural drawings from Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa are showcased in this anthology. Bawa's designs often incorporated local materials and layouts specific to Sri...

The Isle of Wight: A Comprehensive Guide to its ArchitectureThis generously illustrated guide explores the diverse and fascinating buildings found across the island, from grand fortresses to charming...

Architecture York by John Brooke Fieldhouse is a unique guide to the city's modern and contemporary buildings. This book delves into the design, engineering, and everyday aspects of 20th-century...

Exploring the modern family home, Come Together delves into the world of multi-generational living, where three, four, or even more generations share a single roof. This shift from traditional...

The English Folly: The Edifice Complex by Gwyn Headley and Wim Meulenkamp is a fascinating exploration of the motivations behind some of history's most extravagant architectural creations. Follies,...

Lineage and Legacy: A Certain Modernism in Cadaqués explores the unique architecture of a small Spanish fishing village on the Costa Brava. Between the mid-1950s and 1960s, a group of architects...

Parametric Design for Architecture by Wassim Jabi provides a practical guide to generating geometric and topological solutions using parametric design software. This clear and accessible book...

Understanding the principles of two-dimensional design is essential for creating effective compositions. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of forms and structures in two-dimensional...

Architecture has long played a significant role in shaping our relationship with the nonhuman and the land. This issue of Antennae, 'Spaces and Species', explores how architecture can be used to...

Discover the rich history and architecture of New York City in this comprehensive guide. With nearly 200 striking photographs, Donald Martin Reynolds takes you on an unforgettable tour of five...

The modern city has long been a subject of fascination and challenge for artists and writers. Since the industrial revolution, urbanization has accelerated at an unprecedented pace, prompting a...

Blount's Court, Potterne is a meticulously illustrated exploration of a remarkable Victorian gentleman's house in Potterne, a village near Devizes in Wiltshire. The author, who resides in the former...

The Modern Construction Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to building design and construction. Written by Andrew Watts, this handbook covers the essential aspects of building design in six...

Taking the Soviet Union Apart Room by Room explores how domestic spaces and architecture changed during a period of significant socioeconomic upheaval. Kateryna Malaia examines how urban dwellers in...

Designing for the Common Good by Kees Dorst offers a fresh perspective on how design can drive societal change. Through twenty case studies from around the world, this book showcases innovative...

AI-Assisted Architectural Design: A New Approach to Creative Problem-Solving This book explores the integration of generative AI-assisted methods into architectural design education and practice,...

New Japan Architecture: Recent Works by the World's Leading Architects This comprehensive collection features forty-eight extraordinary projects by forty-two of the world's leading architects...

The Collegiate Church of Manchester, now known as Manchester Cathedral, has played a significant role in the city's history since its foundation in 1421. This comprehensive study explores the...

The Co-living and Co-working Revolution: A Practical Guide to Designing Shared Spaces. As the lines between home, office, and school continue to blur, there is a growing demand for physical spaces...

Norwich in 50 Buildings explores the history and architectural heritage of this vibrant city through its most significant buildings. From the Norman cathedral to modern marvels like the Forum, this...

Scotland's castles have played a pivotal role in shaping the country's turbulent history. From the conflicts with invaders from the north to battles against the English to the south, these fortified...

Sefton in 50 Buildings explores the rich architectural heritage of this vibrant borough. Spanning from the Gothic Revival church of St Helen's to the modernist St Monica's, and from Crosby Hall to...

For those considering building their own tiny home, Charlie Wing's comprehensive guide provides everything needed to get started. This visually presented handbook covers all aspects of designing and...

Remaking London offers a thought-provoking historical account of urban regeneration in London. Ben Campkin explores how decline and renewal have been imagined and realised at different scales,...

Conceptual Design of Structures Connecting Engineering and Architecture by Pierluigi D'Acunto, Patrick Ole Ohlbrock, and Roland Pawlitschko offers a unique perspective on the intersection of...

A Changemaker's Guide to the Future by Anders Lendager and Ditte Lysgaard Vind offers a roadmap for creating a regenerative society through circular economy, design, innovation, and technology. By...

The James Simon Gallery in Berlin marks the culmination of a 180-year-old architectural plan for the Museuminsel ensemble. This publication, published to coincide with its opening, explores the...

The Autopoiesis of Architecture, Volume I: A New Framework for ArchitectureThis book presents architecture as a discipline with its own unique logic, exploring how it depends upon and interacts with...

Secrets of the Serpent: In Search of the Sacred Past by Philip Gardiner reveals the world's most mysterious places were once sacred to an ancient serpent cult. After years of research, Gardiner sheds...