STORY OF ARCHITECTURE
An inviting exploration of architecture across cultures and centuries by one of the field's eminent authors "Rybczynski's expansive account traces...
BUILDING TOYS: AN ARCHITECT'S COLLECTION
The book Building Toys: An Architect's Collection documents over 100 architectural building toys from the author's collection, from the mid-1800s to...
Architecture Surveys
BRIDGES OF ROBERT ADAM: A FANCIFUL AND PICTURESQUE TOUR
Written by Riley, Benjamin
The bridge has always stood as a transitional structure - not purely a work of engineering, nor simply a work of architecture. Its functional requirements are more stringent than those of the average building; it not only must stand up; it must stand up, support those who cross it, and effectively span the space over which it stands.
WOOD IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE
- Closely follows the social theme of sustainable development, environmental protection, and low-carbon architecture - Features the innovative application of wood in modern architecture - Full of high-definition pictures with comprehensive technical drawings and in-depth analysis of global cases Born out of traditional, rustic constructions, wood has judiciously made the transition to being among
NEWPORT COTTAGES 1835-1890: THE SUMMER VILLAS BEFORE THE VANDERBILT ERA
Written by Kathrens, Michael C
A compelling account of the luxury and splendor of Newport's nineteenth-century summer "cottages." In his latest contribution to America's architectural record, Michael C. Kathrens gives house enthusiasts a superbly visual and informative book on Newport's early resort architecture. The nineteenth century was an incredibly vibrant period in Newport, Rhode Island's, rich architectural history.
A+U 22:11, 626: FEATURE: BERLIN
a+u's November issue features the most recent wave of construction in Berlin. Thirty-two years have passed since the fall of the Berlin Wall - a period longer than the life of the wall itself - and the city has entered a new phase of normalization, with the genre, styles, and values of architecture being decidedly different from those of the post-Reunification euphoria.
CLASSICIST NO. 19: TEXAS
The Classicist is an annual journal dedicated to the classical tradition in architecture and the allied arts. Focused on the state of Texas, the Classicist No. 19 explores the state's rich architectural history as well as contemporary examples of classical design through professional and student portfolios as well as academic articles authored by leaders within the field.
A+U 2022:11 SPECIAL: FEATURE: 33 JAPANESE TEAHOUSES
This special issue features teahouses by Sen no Rikyu and Kobori Enshu, considered classic masterpieces, as well as works in which a rich diversity of morphological expressions were developed between tradition and renewal. The issue also introduces architecture that uses teahouses as a design reference, such as the later sukiya and modern spacial expressions.
A+U 22:10, 625: FEATURE: CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH
a+u's October issue features the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, born in 1868, in Glasgow, Scotland. Glasgow grew rapidly into a modern industrialized city in the latter half of the 1800s.
INVENTOR OF THE FUTURE: THE VISIONARY LIFE OF BUCKMINSTER FULLER
Written by Nevala-Lee, Alec
One of Esquire's 50 Best Biographies of All Time * One of The Economist's Best Books of 2022 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * Nominated for The Next Big Idea Club * The Week Magazine Book of the Week
HOW TO BUILD A TREEHOUSE
Written by Richter, Christopher
Many of us dream of owning a treehouse, whether it's a tree fort or playhouse for the children, a secret retreat or just a unique space for relaxing and reconnecting with nature. This book is a comprehensive guide to designing and building your perfect treehouse - no previous building expertise required.
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