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
LIVING ON THE EDGE
Written by Toromanoff, Agata
- Amazing buildings that seem to defy the laws of gravity - More than 40 case studies on building in the most unbuildable places, with insights from architects In Living on the Edge, the author goes in search of the most amazing and seemingly unfeasible buildings which are situated at the edge of deep chasms and on steep cliffs.
LOVE SHACKS: ROMANTIC CABIN CHARMERS, MODERN GETAWAYS AND RUSTIC RETREATS AROUND THE WORLD
Written by Redman, Susan
- Architecture that inspires a spirit of adventure, the dream of romance and the warmth of love- Reveals 23 beautiful hideaways and retreats from around the globe, including in Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam- Includes interviews with the homeowners, revealing their
MODERN CABINS
- A beautifully illustrated and inspirational book that showcases innovative and modern cabin designs- Engaging descriptions of each project that detail challenges, benefits, and tips and tricks from designers- Covers a wide range of inspiring, contemporary cabin designs from across the globe, including Canada, France, Ireland, Norway, Finland, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, and United States- A
NEW TEXAS MODERN
- Showcases contemporary residential architecture and design across the state of Texas, by renowned Texas-based architects and designers- Features stunning full-color photography throughout and informative descriptions- Contextualizes with an introduction by an acclaimed expert on the profound influences of key architecture and design practitioners and the topic of building in variable environment
SPECULATIONS
Written by Cook, Peter
- This is the first book to document Peter Cook's drawings from student projects, in the 1950s, to work completed just days before going to press in 2022- Presents all of Peter Cook's iconic Archigram drawings- Commentaries from architects Frank Gehry, Toyo Ito, Thom Mayne and Peter Wilson place Cook in the Pantheon of great architectural visionariesPeter Cook's distinctive drawings have captivate
PROTO-INDUSTRIAL ARCHITECTURE OF THE VENETO: IN THE AGE OF PALLADIO
- An in-depth study of a neglected aspect of architectural interest- Only few pre-industrial manufacturing buildings survive to this day: here they are photographed, often for the first time- Of great interest to economic historiansThe remarkable career of the architect Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) is largely due to an extraordinary moment of prosperity in the Veneto mainland, both in the city and
A+U 21:12, 615: FEATURE: PAULO MENDES DA ROCHA
a+u's December issue is dedicated to Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, who passed away in May. Born in Vitória, Brazil, in 1928, Mendes da Rocha played a central role in the making of a Brazilian modernism, the Paulista School in particular, through a distinct and powerful use of concrete.
A+U 22:01, 616: FEATURE: DWELLING STUDIES AND JAPAN'S WOMEN ARCHITECTS
a+u's January issue traces the extraordinary achievements by women architects in Japan and examines dwelling studies as a unique approach to the design of environments, centered upon living and relationship among people.
A+U 22:02, 617: FEATURE: BERNARDO BADER
a+u's Feburary issue features the work of Bernardo Bader, who has stayed close to his roots in Austria's picturesque Vorarlberg region his entire life. Since establishing his studio in 2003, the architect has rapidly accumulated a stunning oeuvre in the villages and valleys of the Bregenzerwald.
A+U 22:04, 619: FEATURE: BRUTHER
a+u's April issue features Bruther, a Paris-based architectural studio established by Stéphanie Bru and Alexandre Theriot in 2007. Describing architecture as a "combat sport," the duo rose to international prominence with the completion in 2014 of Cultural and Sports Center in the Saint Blaise neighborhood of Paris.
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