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Adaptive reuse – the process of repairing and restoring existing buildings for new or continued use – is becoming an essential part of architectural practice. As mounting demographic, economic, and ……続きを見る

Intense and emotionally gripping, The Red Badge of Courage presents a raw portrayal of fear, bravery, and personal growth during war. Stephen Crane's novel focuses on the inner struggle of a young s……続きを見る

In The Dark Ages, Charles Oman delivers a detailed and compelling survey of the centuries following the fall of Romeーan era marked by invasions, shifting kingdoms, cultural upheaval, and the slow r……続きを見る

Neste livro questões milenares de história e antropologia são analisadas por alguns dos mais importantes estudiosos da temática da cultura judaica no Brasil, Portugal, Espanha e Israel. Desde a comp……続きを見る

In "The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition," Louis Christian Mullgardt presents a comprehensive exploration of the architectural innovations and landscape designs that characteri……続きを見る

In 'The House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Sanctuaries Ancient and Modern,' James E. Talmage presents an incisive exploration of the significance of sacred temples throughout history, employing a sc……続きを見る

In "The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain," Nathaniel Armstrong Wells masterfully blends lyrical prose and meticulous scholarship, offering readers a captivating journey through Spain's rich historic……続きを見る

During the last 30 years, technological, social, economic and environmental changes have brought about the most dramatic evolution to architectural practice that has taken place since the profession……続きを見る

Megaestrutura e Metrópole: uma Arqueologia do Programa de Rem Koolhaas busca entender a condição da metrópole contemporânea. Adriana Veras Vasconcelos descreve estruturas urbanas no horizonte da pro……続きを見る

Since the construction of the first Holy Temple on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem in 957 BCE, the site became one of the holiest places for Jews, Christians, and Muslims around the world. Once the Dome o……続きを見る

The most recent volume in the highly successful 150 Best series, this comprehensive handbook showcases the latest in efficient and successful small space design. Filled with 500 pages of beautiful f……続きを見る

Create a cozy getaway with this fabulous compendium in the highly successful 150 Best series, packed with images, ideas, inspiration, and information on the latest trends in small space design. 150 ……続きを見る

Die Kunstlandschaft Tirol, die in besonderem Maß von der Vielfältigkeit verschiedener Kulturepochen geprägt ist, zeigt von einer glanzvollen künstlerischen Tradition. Nicht das Kunstwerk zum Betrach……続きを見る

"Os nove artigos reunidos nesta obra apresentam, com abordagens plurais, uma visão multidisplicinar sobre arte, ciência e processos criativos. A coletânea engloba diversos trabalhos ligados ao âmbit……続きを見る

This pivot sets Muslim shrines within the wider context of Heritage Studies in the Muslim world and considers their role in the articulation of sacred landscapes, their function as sites of cultural……続きを見る

At last available in English, this classic text was originally published in Germany in 1951 and has been continuously in print since then. Gunter Bandmann analyzes the architecture of societies in w……続きを見る

Frank Gohlke has been a leading figure in American landscape photography for over thirty years. He has photographed grain silos in Minnesota, the aftermath of a tornado in Texas, the destruction and……続きを見る

First published in 2004. Walter Benjamin famously defined modernity as “the world dominated by its phantasmagorias”. The chapters in this book focus on one such phantasmagoria, namely that of ‘moder……続きを見る

In this beautiful and perceptive book, Dana Buntrock examines, for the first time, how tradition is incorporated into contemporary Japanese architecture. Looking at the work of five architects – Fum……続きを見る

The once famous trading center of Gorée, Sénégal today lies in the busy harbor of the modern city of Dakar. From its beginnings as a modest outpost, Gorée became one of the intersections which linke……続きを見る

This monograph presents a synthesis and reconstruction of Rudolf Arnheim’s theory of media. Combining both Arnheim’s well-known writings on film and radio with his later work on the psychology of ar……続きを見る

Repackaged with a new afterword, this "valuable and entertaining" (New York Times Book Review) book explores how scientists are adapting nature's best ideas for sustainability, solving tough 21st ce……続きを見る

This book brings together a series of new and historical case studies to show how different phases of globalization are transforming the built environment. Taking a broad interdisciplinary approach,……続きを見る

A captivating exploration of the ever-evolving world of architecture and the untold stories buildings tell. When a building is finished being built, that isn’t the end of its story. More than any ot……続きを見る

The European Spatial Development Perspective (ESDP) is published in eleven official EU languages and so is the most international planning policy document that exists. This book is the only comprehe……続きを見る

In "A Handbook to Agra and the Taj, Sikandra, Fatehpur-Sikri and the Neighbourhood," E. B. Havell presents a meticulously researched guide that intertwines rich historical narratives with practical ……続きを見る

In "Architecture and Democracy," Claude Fayette Bragdon presents a profound exploration of the inherent relationship between architectural form and democratic ideals. Through eloquent prose and vivi……続きを見る

In "The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated," Edmund Sharpe meticulously delineates the evolution of English architecture from the Anglo-Saxon era to the Victorian age. Com……続きを見る

In "History of the Cathedral Church of Wells," Edward A. Freeman provides an in-depth exploration of the architectural and ecclesiastical significance of Wells Cathedral, a landmark of medieval Engl……続きを見る

Dopo un’intensa breve vita, lo stupore di una morte inattesa e sconvolgente del pittore più amato del Rinascimento italiano: Raffaello. Così dolorosamente compianto, che il vuoto lasciato dalla sua ……続きを見る