Architecture

The Architecture in Archives: The Collection of the Akademie Der Künste offers a comprehensive overview of the archives of architects, engineers, landscape architects, architectural photographers and...

Architecture as Art: The Work of Stephen M. Sullivan is a comprehensive exploration of the author's residential architectural practice and design philosophy. Based in the Pacific Northwest,...

The Sourcebook of Contemporary Architecture presents sixty noteworthy case studies that showcase a diverse range of structures worldwide. This comprehensive resource features full-color photographs...

The Barcelona Pavilion by Mies Van Der Rohe One Hundred Texts Since 1929 Dietrich Neumann presents a unique collection of 100 texts about one of the most influential buildings of the Modern Age...

Building the New World: A Survey of State-Funded Modernism in Latin America 1930-1960 This book explores the modernist architecture of Latin America during a period of significant economic and social...

Planning Los Angeles explores the complex history and evolution of urban planning in one of America's most iconic cities. From its early days as a sprawling metropolis to its current status as a hub...

Building for Everyday Life: A Guide to Sustainable Architecture by Jürgen Tietz. Baumschlager Eberle Berlin was established in 2010 with a unique mandate. This international architecture firm has...

Chicago Union Station by Fred Ash A beautifully illustrated tribute to one of America's most overlooked treasures, this book tells the story of Chicago's history tightly linked to its railroads. From...

Renovating Carbon explores the complex relationship between architecture and carbon. Twelve essays present diverse perspectives on the topic, examining how buildings are transformed by architects to...

The medieval knights' manors that once dotted the Polish landscape still leave their mark today. Archaeological excavations have uncovered remnants of wooden buildings, sometimes stone or brick...

The ninth edition of Platform, Harvard University Graduate School of Design's annual showcase of student work, takes a unique approach by focusing on the artistic still life. This collection features...

Bentel & Bentel Architects: A Family Legacy in DesignFor over 50 years, this renowned firm has been led by two generations of one family, weaving together their experiences and personal philosophies...

This 1979 book examines key planning policy areas and assesses why particular policies have been adopted at specific times. It explores the role of political parties, bureaucrats, and interests in...

Studio Malka: Habitats of the Twenty-First Century presents a unique blend of contemporary design and art. This collection showcases the work of architect Stéphane Malka, known for his innovative and...

This collection of interviews offers insight into the ideas and inspirations driving the next generation of architects. Mark Foster Gage has gathered eleven conversations with fifteen prominent...

Counterpreservation Architectural Decay in Berlin Since 1989 by Daniela Sandler explores how Berlin's decrepit structures are intentionally incorporated into everyday life, serving as platforms for...

Building Little Saigon Refugee Urbanism in American Cities and Suburbs by Erica Allen-Kim explores how Vietnamese American communities have shaped their built environment over nearly fifty years. In...

Riverscapes are the main arteries of the world's largest cities, and have been the lifeblood of urban communities for millennia. These human settlements developed into ritualised spaces that...

The West Virginia State Capitol: A Masterpiece of American Architecture Cass Gilbert's magnum opus, the West Virginia State Capitol, is a testament to the power of classic design and conservative...

The Politics of Architecture: A History of Modern Architecture in Britain by Anthony Jackson. This book explores the history of British architecture since 1930, examining the controversy between old...

Clinical Architecture: A Study of Variation with Repetition explores the relationship between architectural design and its physical realization. Drawing is presented as a key element in this process,...

Renewing Architectural Typologies explores new approaches to building design through the work of young architects. This fifth book in the Louis I. Kahn Visiting Assistant Professorship series...

Authorship Discourse: A Series on Architecture by Monica Ponce de Leon explores the evolving role of creativity in architecture's cultural production. This collection of essays examines alternative...

Sustainable Housing in a Circular Economy by Naomi Keena and Avi Friedman is a comprehensive guide to designing and constructing buildings that minimize environmental impact. This book explores how...

Arthur Erickson on Learning Systems by Arthur Erickson This collection of writings by architect Arthur Erickson explores the intersections between people, cultures, and ideas in education. Erickson's...

Dreamhouse: A Celebration of Timeless Style Penny Drue Baird's interiors are renowned for their seamless blend of past and present. From luxurious Manhattan apartments to family homes in Connecticut...

Mãe Luíza is a community in Natal, Brazil, that has undergone significant transformation through the efforts of local activists and external support. This book tells the story of Mãe Luíza's...

WWW Drawing: Exploring Architectural Drawing in a Digital Age This book documents a unique project that brought together renowned architects and artists to explore the role of hand drawing in...

A comprehensive guide to interior design, written by two renowned experts in their fields. In this 1898 manual, architect Ogden Codman Jr and author Edith Wharton share their expertise on how to...

Camillo Sitte's groundbreaking work "The Art of Building Cities" revolutionized urban planning in Europe and the United States. First published in 1889, this influential publication challenged the...

William Lethaby, Symbolism and the Occult explores the life and work of architect William Richard Lethaby, examining his connection to the occult and alchemy.This book delves into the intersection of...

This book presents the Garden House project by Baracco+Wright Architects, showcasing its unique blend of building and landscape through photographs by Rory Gardiner. The design reflects an ongoing...

Philadelphia's rich history is reflected in its iconic landmarks, which have played a significant role in shaping the city into the cosmopolitan metropolis it is today. This comprehensive guide...

Hot Questions, Cold Storage Architecture from Austria: the Permanent Exhibition at Az WThis comprehensive collection on Austrian architecture of the 20th and 21st centuries offers a fresh look at the...

American Modern Home by Simon Jacobsen showcases the elegant and sophisticated style of Jacobsen Architecture, which blends traditional comfort with modern design. At its core is a philosophy that...

In the Land of the Patriarchs: Design and Contestation in West Bank SettlementsThis book offers an on-the-ground account of the design and evolution of West Bank settlements, revealing how they were...

Hosting the Olympic Games: The Real Costs for CitiesThis in-depth analysis reveals the true costs involved for cities that host large-scale sporting events. It examines the financing of the Games,...

The Evolution of Narrative in Museum Design In recent decades, significant changes in literary, communicative, and technological methods have opened up new avenues for reflection in museum design. As...

Sibyl Moholy-Nagy's work offers a unique perspective on modernism, one that challenges the dominant masculine approach of its time. This study analyzes her life and work, exploring the complex...

A. James Speyer Architect, Curator, Exhibition Designer by A. James Speyer and John Vinci This biography explores the life and work of A. James Speyer, a pioneering American architect who worked...

Stained glass was invented around AD 1000 and quickly became a dominant force in medieval art. Its innovation can be compared to that of television - both involve passing light through a transparent...

Alfred Browning Parker was an architect who believed that design should be guided by a deep respect for nature and its resources. He saw architecture as a way to serve the growth of the human spirit,...

Urban Process and Power by Peter J. Ambrose explores the production and reproduction of urban environments over the past century. The author examines how these processes have evolved, particularly in...

Cities in the Pre-Modern Islamic World by Amira K. Bennison offers a fresh perspective on urban life in the pre-modern era. This interdisciplinary volume brings together research from architectural...

This collection presents a selection of projects by Architrend, an architecture firm founded in Sicily in 1989. The firm's approach is characterised by a direct, interdisciplinary and minimalist...

The Binning House, located in West Vancouver, is a significant piece of modern residential architecture in Western Canada. As a National Historic Site, it has had a lasting impact on generations of...

New Architecture on Indigenous Lands by Joy Monice Malnar and Frank Vodvarka explores the evolving relationship between Native American communities and their built environment. This book presents a...

The German Architecture Annual 2018 presents a selection of 22 buildings in Germany that were shortlisted for the DAM Prize for Architecture in Germany 2018. This year's edition includes interviews...

Sustainability in the built environment is a pressing concern for policy-makers and planners worldwide. This comprehensive evaluation of sustainable development explores ways to measure and evaluate...

Sanctioning Modernism: A Fresh Look at Postwar Architecture and Identity This collection of essays offers a new perspective on postwar modern architecture and its role in shaping modern identities...

City Branding: A Critical Analysis of Urban Representation Alberto Vanolo explores the complex politics of representation in city branding policies, revealing how urban images are constructed and...

Bjørn Sandaker's comprehensive guide to the relationship between technology and architecture is illustrated with many practical examples. This well-founded aesthetic theory supports the understanding...

Roberto Burle Marx's groundbreaking lectures on landscaping, history and ecology are presented in this comprehensive collection. Spanning nearly two decades, these nine seminal talks showcase the...

Louis I. Kahn: Architect Remembering the Man and Those Who Surrounded HimThis commemorative volume offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential...

A serene escape for book lovers, this adult coloring book features beautiful grayscale illustrations of public and private libraries, cozy reading rooms, and charming homes with bookshelves.With 54...

The Log Cabin: An American Icon Alison K. Hoagland explores the enduring significance of the log cabin in American culture and history. For over a century, the log cabin played a central role in the...

The Production Sites of Architecture examines the intimate link between material sites and meaning. It explores how spatial configurations produce meaning and alternative modes of knowledge...

The Tremaine Family's Patronage of Modern Architecture in Midcentury America By Volker M. Welter Published by Getty Publications in 2019 For nearly four decades, the Tremaine family commissioned over...

Biltmore Estate is widely regarded as one of America's finest places to visit, thanks to the vision and entrepreneurial management of its founder. This book tells the story of how William Cecil...

The Modern Wing: Renzo Piano and The Art Institute of Chicago A new chapter unfolds for one of America's most renowned museums. This 2009 publication celebrates the opening of Renzo Piano's...

This book provides an urgent framework and collective reflection on how to understand the multiple ways to reconsider and recast architecture within ideas and politics of the commons and practices of...

Auckland Architecture A Walking Guide by John Walsh is a self-guided walking tour of 50 significant Auckland buildings. This pocket guide offers an in-depth look at the city's architecture, from the...

Redesigning Gridded Cities focuses with extreme detail on four paradigmatic gridded cities: Manhattan, Chicago, Barcelona, and Hangzhou. This publication explores the potential of the grid as a...

The Empty Room Fragmented Thoughts on Space by Reza Aliabadi is a thought-provoking exploration of space and its role in architecture. The author proposes that 'the empty room' is the essence of...

This 2019 EUROPAN competition showcased innovative urban development models from across Europe. Twelve winning submissions from Austria are presented in this book, featuring architectural and urban...

Passion and Control explores Dutch architectural culture of the eighteenth century, revealing its central importance to society during this period. This redefinition challenges long-established views...

The Language of Houses by Alison Lurie is a thought-provoking exploration of how buildings and spaces reflect and shape human experience. This book delves into the history, design, and symbolism...

Toward Urban Economic Vibrancy: Patterns and Practices in Asia's New Cities presents a comprehensive analysis of the emergence of new planned cities in Asian countries. Since 2000, these cities have...

Building Theories: Architecture as the Art of Building by Franca Trubiano explores the value of words in architecture. This book delves into the ideas of architects, engineers, builders, and...

Diversity in the Great Unity Regional Yuan Architecture presents a unique perspective on Chinese architecture during the Yuan dynasty. Contrary to traditional views, Lala Zuo argues that regional...

Cities and Metaphors Beyond Imaginaries of Islamic Urban Space by Somaiyeh Falahat presents a new concept of urban space that challenges traditional approaches to understanding cities. By exploring...

Constructing Gardens, Cultivating the City: Paris's New Parks, 1977-1995This cultural history explores the development of major new parks in Paris from the late twentieth century, as part of the...

The Right Formula: The story of the National Graphene Institute by David Taylor. In 2004, two scientists made a groundbreaking discovery in a Manchester laboratory. While examining Sellotape, they...

Architecture And Democracy by Claude Fayette Bragdon is a meticulously restored edition of a significant work in the literary canon. This publication presents the original text with improved layout,...

Nelson Goodman's philosophy has had a profound impact on architects and architectural theorists. This book introduces readers to the key aspects of his thought that have influenced the field, drawing...

Surrounded by Wood: Contemporary Living Styles offers a unique overview of the use of wood in residential buildings from around the world. Innovative timber construction technology has enabled...

Modernism in Architecture and Design: A Retrospective Act The concept of modernism is rooted in the idea that our actions continually remake the world around us. This act is conscious, yet always...

The Capsule: A Building Block of Architecture This book explores the concept of the capsule, a minimal living unit that broadened the definition of architecture in the 1960s. It examines the...

Global Planning Innovations for Urban Sustainability by Sébastien Darchen and Glen Searle is a comprehensive exploration of urban sustainability through planning innovation. This book examines the...

The Ábalos & Herreros archive presents a unique opportunity to explore the planning and design process of this renowned architectural firm. In 2012, the Canadian Centre for Architecture acquired the...

The Routledge Companion to Critical Approaches to Contemporary Architecture brings together diverse perspectives from architecture, art history, and related fields to explore the significance of...

MPavilion Encounters with Design and Architecture explores the ongoing impact of six innovative pavilion projects. These architectural commissions, led by renowned architects, have become cultural...

Metsamor, Armenia's abandoned atomic city, was intended as a futuristic settlement for nuclear power plant employees. However, the facility was never completed due to a combination of natural...

Contemporary Japanese Restaurant offers a comprehensive look at modern interior design in Japan's dining spaces, with international appeal. As the popularity of Japanese cuisine continues to grow...

Modernism and the Professional Architecture Journal explores how modernist architecture was perceived and disseminated in different European countries during the period of postwar reconstruction...

Planning Matter: A New Perspective on Planning Practice City and regional planners often focus on the things that can be commanded - highway interchanges, zoning documents, conference rooms. However,...

This beautifully illustrated monograph showcases gorgeous examples of landscape architectural design by award-winning studio TROP. With a focus on creating unique designs for each project, TROP works...

Kindergarten & School Plans features over 140 detailed floor plans, sections, sketches and elevations, along with all the construction details for 22 projects. These structures share a common...

The Government of Space: Town Planning in Modern Society by Alison Ravetz provides a concise guide to the origins and evolution of British planning. First published in 1986, this book offers valuable...

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Urban Planners provides a comprehensive understanding of advanced quantitative methods and technical writing techniques. This book presents complex material...

Cities and the Cultural Economy by Thomas A. Hutton explores the complex relationship between urban development and the cultural economy. This sector now represents one of the largest contributors to...

Garden by Edelaar Mosayebi Inderbitzin Architects, Stephen Bates, and Daniel Ganz presents a unique installation that transforms exhibition space into a living garden. This book showcases the...

Val d'Europe: A City Vision presents the story behind one of Europe's most innovative urban projects. In 1987, Disneyland Paris was joined by a new city, designed to be beautiful, practical and...

The Hierarchy of Energy in Architecture Emergy Analysis by Ravi Srinivasan and Kiel Moe provides a clear overview of energy in architecture, addressing the limitations of traditional design methods...

The evolution of the bathroom from a functional space to a private oasis is a fascinating trend in modern architecture and interior design. This book showcases a diverse range of projects from around...

Dear Susan... We're All Going on a Summer Holiday... (Blow the NHS!) by Len Bartholomew is a personal attempt to develop further a blueprint for new dedicated smaller NHS hospitals. The author argues...

Double Skin Façade Buildings: A Climatic-Based Exploration This comprehensive guide provides architects with a practical platform for designing and constructing high-performance double skin façade...

Ruskin and His Contemporaries is a revelatory study of John Ruskin's ideas and values through the people and issues that shaped his thought. Robert Hewison explores the visual dimension of Ruskin's...

Architecture as Peacework: The First Goetheanum, Dornach, 1914 by Rudolf Steiner In October 1914, just two months into World War I, a unique artistic community gathered in Dornach, Switzerland, to...

Darlington Meier De aedibus by Heinz Wirz is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of Darlington Meier Architekten, a renowned architecture firm. The Zurich office's approach to...