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How does an architect become an architect? In this intimate and playful work of autobiography and criticism, Turner Brooks explores this very question, mapping the way his childhood impressions and ……続きを見る

Michelangelo, like Leonardo, was a man of many talents; sculptor, architect, painter and poet, he made the apotheosis of muscular movement, which to him was the physical manifestation of passion. He……続きを見る

The first biography of an extraordinary woman and architect who left her mark on world capitals and reshaped modern design Ella Briggs (1880–1977) was a talented architect, designer, and writer whos……続きを見る

En este singular libro, Isabel Roura logra hacer convivir elementos del detrás de escena de distintas disciplinas: la arquitectura y la literatura. Pareciera que lo que no se ve ーcierta estructura ……続きを見る

The life and architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) have been much-studied, yet there is a consistent division between analyses of his architecture, which exclude any discussion of his daily……続きを見る

The architect, historian and critic Peter Blundell Jones (1949–2016) considered architecture as an expansive field within the arts and humanities and social sciences that included landscape and urba……続きを見る

A photographically rich biography of protean architect Albert Kahn. Building the Modern World: Albert Kahn in Detroit by Michael H. Hodges tells the story of the German-Jewish immigrant who rose fro……続きを見る

The architectural legacy of Albert Kahn established on the global stage. In this new authoritative biography, author Chris Meister brings a fresh perspective to the legacy of internationally renowne……続きを見る

In 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal launched the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Subsistence Homesteads Division to help bring economic relief to families and communities devastated ……続きを見る

World Observation explores the archives and architecture of Itō Chūta (1867–1954), the eminent architectural thinker of the Japanese empire, who traveled across Asia, Europe, and North America to cr……続きを見る

Showcases the bold, innovative, and colorful architectural designs of Alexander Girard. During the midcentury period, Michigan attracted visionary architects, designers, and theorists, including Ale……続きを見る

Hoosier architect Evans Woollen (1927-2016) made a profound contribution to the built identity of Indianapolis, Indiana. Most recognized for introducing concrete Brutalism to the city, his practice ……続きを見る

Tracing the life of architect Hans Heyerdahl Hallen (1930–2022), this book reveals the transnational influences that shaped his practice in South Africa, and the migratory circles of ideas that defi……続きを見る

This book provides a fresh look at Alvar Aalto’s regional and community planning work, particularly the ways in which he incorporated sustainability, resiliency, energy, and health, and examines how……続きを見る

Joseph Urban is a lavish celebration of this prolific artist, architect, and designer, whose accomplishments include magnificent Art Deco buildings, spectacular Ziegfeld Follies productions, and dra……続きを見る

PowerHouse: Interior Designs for Self, Style, and Sanctuary invites readers into distinctive homes across the United States, each an expression of its owner's spirit and style. Known for her "coutur……続きを見る

This book explores Rudolph M. Schindler’s design theory, architectural languages, and methods, with a focus on his unbuilt projects. Drawing from his lecture notes, manuscripts, and drawings, it off……続きを見る

The hundred places of this book were visited over several decades, and played an important role in Davis’s career. Insights come from everyday places and famous landmarks: some beautiful, some the p……続きを見る

Alan Lapidus's life has been a Zelig-like romp through most of the cultural and political highlights of the recent past. He has popped up as architect for or observer of many of our era's most iconi……続きを見る

Architect and urban planner Frans van der Werf discloses in this book his own experiences as one of the pioneers of the worldwide Open Building approach. He designed Molenvliet, the first executed h……続きを見る

Ontdek de verborgen verhalen achter de muren van Nederland's meest fascinerende kastelen! In 'Merkwaardige Kasteelen in Nederland, Deel II (van VI)' neemt J. van Lennep je mee op een betoverende rei……続きを見る

An architect generally works to a client’s brief when designing a new home or renovating an existing dwelling. However, the opportunity for an architect or a designer to create their own home, witho……続きを見る

In this book, Michael Cassidy argues that the built environment should be designed to last physically for a very long time, saving on valuable material resources. By incorporating flexibility and ad……続きを見る

Seminal texts by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo De Carlo on architecture, education, and anarchy. Giancarlo De Carlo’s academic and professional career combined two seemingly opposed terms in ……続きを見る

This is the first study of the work of architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes (1884–1971), one of Britain’s most significant regional architects. His design work included schools, shops, churches and churc……続きを見る

¿Es posible entender algunas prácticas arquitectónicas como cercanas al arte documental? Este texto ensaya esta posibilidad a partir del corpus teórico que recoge el documental en el cine. Realidad,……続きを見る

This monograph presents a decade of O&O Baukunst's architectural achievements, showcasing all buildings realized since 2012. The firm has significantly shaped Germany's landscape, completing major a……続きを見る

This book is an attempt to comprehend the reasons for modernity in the Balkans, beginning with the famous Journey to the East undertaken by Charles-Édouard Jeanneret in 1911; a journey during which ……続きを見る

Published in cooperation with Western Reserve Historical Society “Walker and Weeks was the most influential architectural firm in Ohio during the first half of the twentieth century. It transformed……続きを見る

Eric Arthur (1898–1982) was a transformative figure in Canadian architecture. His many contributions extended across design, teaching, preservation, urban planning, criticism, and architectural hist……続きを見る