General Architecture
CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC SPACE: UN-VOLUMETRIC ARCHITECTURE
Written by Aymonino, Aldo
Critic James Wines notes, "The topic of this book, 'un-volumetric architecture' is the search for creative alternatives to the overly volumetric 'shape making' obsessions of international architecture today . .
BATTLE FOR MODERNISM: QUADRANTE AND THE POLITICIZATION OF ARCHITECTURAL DISCOURSE IN FASCIST ITALY
Written by Rifkind, David
The other side of twentieth-century architectural history in Italy and Europe. The short-lived cultural journal Quadrante transformed the practice of architecture in fascist Italy.
BEVERLY HILLS: THE FIRST 100 YEARS
Written by Anderson, Robert S
A comprehensive, sumptuously illustrated history of the legendary city and its houses, parks, and gardens, from its founding to today. Beverly Hills: The First 100 Years celebrates this city on the advent of its centennial. Famous for its movie stars and beautiful homes, its lush gardens and glorious weather, Beverly Hills has lived in our collective imagination as a paradise.
CONTEMPORARY MUSEUMS
Written by Marotta, Antonello
A critical survey of contemporary museums, as well as a reference in the field of architecture. The book analyzes the design and production of museum complexes all over the world in the last decade, and gives a critical interpretation of one of the most challenging subjects in the recent architectural panorama.
99 DOMES: MASJID OF IMAM MUHAMMAD IBN ABDUL WAHHAB
Written by Jaidah, Ibrahim Mohamed
A photographic survey of the renovation of the Imam Mohammed bin Abdul Wahab Mosque in Qatar, retracing the story of the building and the new elements of the religious complex, added in full respect of the traditional Qatari architecture.
ATLAS OF RECYCLED LANDSCAPES
Written by Incerti, Guido
Through a comprehensive examination of a number of international architectural projects, this book offers a compelling new perspective on modern living and contemporary architecture. As populations grow, where and how we live is a major concern. Very often architects address the issue of housing, and converting spaces is normally a more satisfactory solution than building from scratch.
BARCELONA: ARCHITECTURE, CITY AND SOCIETY 1975-2015
Written by Ingrosso, Chiara
Over the last twenty years Barcelona has reached the apex of its public appeal, and the time has come for a critical evaluation of its recent past. Barcelona is an emblematic example of how a European and Mediterranean city can be radically transformed.
SHINGLE STYLE: LIVING IN SAN FRANCISCO'S BROWN SHINGLES
Written by Weingarten, David
An inspiring showcase of masterpieces of the Shingle Style. A richly photographed presentation of some of the most important Shingle Style houses built in America, this book gives readers a privileged view into the splendid interiors of these late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century masterpieces of domestic design.
URBAN HOUSE: TOWNHOUSES, APARTMENTS, LOFTS, AND OTHER SPACES FOR CITY LIVING
Written by Broadhurst, Ron
An authoritative volume on the most innovative new residential design in cities around the globe. This carefully curated book presents twenty-five new and recent spaces for city living. Author Ron Broadhurst has selected projects that represent a set of ideas that can be described as belonging particularly to our time and which will shape how we think of living in the city in the future.
SHENZHEN BAO'AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL 3
Written by Jodidio, Philip
A comprehensive look at the newly built Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport designed by Fuksas Architects, with its pioneering, ecofriendly, and socially sound design. This is the first book to document the highly innovative Terminal 3 at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in China, scheduled for completion in 2013.
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