Architecture Monographs
WALLACE NEFF
Written by Appleton, Marc
As part of a larger series on "Master Architects of Southern California: 1920-1940", this book highlights the work of Wallace Neff, using vintage photographs.
PAUL R. WILLIAMS
Written by Appleton, Marc
Master Architects of Southern California 1920-1940, a twelve-volume series produced by Marc Appleton and Bret Parsons showcases the work of the Golden Era's most important residential architects as originally featured in the earliest issues of The Architectural Digest.
ROLAND E. COATE
Written by Parsons, Bret
In ROLAND E. COATE, the authors focus on one of the most admired and influential residential architects ever to practice in Southern California. In a remarkable career that spanned more than three decades, Roland E. Coate produced hundreds of exceptional designs from Santa Barbara to Bel-Air, Hollywood, Hancock Park, and Pasadena that ranged from quaint bungalows to grand mansions.
GORDON B. KAUFMANN
Written by Appleton, Marc
As part of a larger series on "Master Architects of Southern California: 1920-1940, this book highlights the work of Gordon B. Kaufmann, using vintage photographs.
ADOLF LOOS: THE LAST HOUSES
Written by Loos, Adolf
A leading Adolf Loos expert provides fresh insight into the last three years of the legendary architect's prolific career
CHINA: THE NEW CREATIVE POWER IN ARCHITECTURE
Written by Van Uffelen, Chris
The building culture of China is currently one of the most innovative and most adventurous in the world because of the bold ways architects approach materials and genres as well as forms and functions. At the same time, it offers the opportunity to implement the most daring designs in the shortest possible time, as both the expertise and the necessary manpower are available.
ACADEMY: JOHN SIMPSON: WALSH FAMILY HALL, UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Written by Aslet, Clive
The Academy celebrates the architect John Simpson's newly finished building for the School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana: the Walsh Family Hall. The language of John Simpson's architecture, which derives from the fifth century BC, has been daringly applied to new uses and an instant landmark of exceptional interest has been created.
LE CORBUSIER PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE 80
Written by Fei, Yu
- Includes detailed technical drawings of 80 architectural projects by Le Corbusier - Offers a new insight into the master architect, Le Corbusier, and his work - Provides a firm basis for the understanding of modernist architecture in the 20th century - Characteristics and design details of important Le Corbusier buildings are clearly illustrated
ARCHITECTURE IS FUN
Written by Exley, Peter
- Grouped into finished works by typology and thematic idea, this monograph is packed with rich illustrations, plans, full-color, photography, and incisive commentary on storytelling through design, toolkits for wayfinding, embedding research for better experience outcomes, with strategies and tactics behind each project's development to help attract and engage people to play, learn, explore, and
SOM: ARCHITECTURE OF SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL, 2009-2019
Written by Som
The latest entry in the complete series of monographs, SOM: Architecture of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 2009-2019 collects the premier global projects of this legendary firm. The legendary architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) was founded in 1936 and is now one of the largest and most influential architecture firms in the world, with major offices around the globe.