Architecture
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
ARCHITECTURE OF BIRDSALL P. BRISCOE: VOLUME 24
Written by Fox, Stephen
Birdsall P. Briscoe (1876-1971) practiced architecture from 1912 to 1956, the span of years during which Houston was transformed from an ambitious town on Buffalo Bayou into an international city, its economy powered by cotton, trade, and oil.
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.
HANDBOOK OF HOME DESIGN: AN ARCHITECT'S BLUEPRINT FOR SHAPING YOUR HOME
Written by Clark, Laura Jane
Laura Jane Clark brings you inspiring architectural ideas and design solutions for updating your home without breaking the bank. Architectural solutions & designs to optimize the spaces in your home without spending a fortune.
ALCHEMY, THE MATERIAL WORLD OF DAVID ADJAYE
Written by Bailey, Spencer
A fascinating new take on the architecture of Adjaye, exploring his approach to five building materials through his projects
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