From a mid-20th-century preoccupation with the skyscraper, architecture in New York City has matured into a truly cosmopolitan expression of reinvention and interaction with the city's residents. This heavily illustrated...
Argues for an architecture of logic, simplicity, and sensuality, with 19 projects ranging from showrooms, residences, academic buildings, parks, and functional objects are examined along the axes fundamental to the...
Living Homes first published in 2001, is now in paperback with a completely updated resources section and a thorough bibliography to help readers learn more. Expertly written, the book includes...
Lighting is an integral component of interior design and architecture. The keys to creating exceptional luminous environments is revealed in Lighting Spaces. Thirty of the world's top lighting designers and...
Some forty years after his death Le Corbusier remains one of the most influential of architects, the most famous of the Modernists whose name is familiar all over the world....
This is a handsomely illustrated survey of, perhaps, Joan Miro's finest works, accompanied by an illuminating essay by one of the world's leading experts. Considered one of the greatest artists...
The climatic development over the past years and the predicted climate change worldwide give us reason to launch this new series, which will deal with architecture in extreme environment as...
In this text, Roger Connah explores the "interference" of other disciplines with and within contemporary architecture. He asks whether photography, film, drawing, philosophy, and language are merely fashionable props for...
With many cities around the globe bursting at the seams, town planners are creating smaller lot sizes. As a result, architects and designers are pushing the boundaries of available space....
Having a family requires an adaptation of your lifestyle. In addition, it requires you to think about how your home will best fit your needs. Houses Designed for Families shares...
This book presents 26 homes where the land on which they are built is the connecting thread. The topography or geological composition of the plot is often the most important...
Showcasing the most progressive currents in pattern design and application, the book includes designs created specially for this book. Full-page graphics invite readers to explore the patterns in all their...
Graft in architecture refers to any designs added to existing or neglected structures, reinvigorating tired spaces with new life. Instead of dismissing these spaces as simply 'functional', graft in architecture...
In this free-wheeling guided tour to the cityscape of Southern California, from movie-star mansions to the alleys of the homeless, urban planner John Chase combines gossip, anecdote, archival research and...
The world stands on the brink of an environmental crisis and the scale of the problem is daunting. But if everyone played their part, the cumulative benefit to the environment...
Jean Dubuffet (1901-85) was one of the major painters of the twentieth century, but his architectural achievements have commanded less attention until now. This oversight is all the more surprising...
The pool can be the most magical spot in some houses, inviting leisure, relaxation, and daydreaming. Dream Pools is a collection of pools from all over the world that vary...
We all relate readily to doorways - the possibilities they open up, their romance. The doorway tells us much about a building, its purpose and its occupier; and it has,...
We look at an unknown side of this great French architect, who is best known for his large-scale projects. Perrault reflects on his designs for exhibits, a railway entrance, and...
The cybercafe is a recent retail phenomenon that has become a familiar sight in nearly every town of any size, and this is the first book to be devoted to...
