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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

In "The Interlude of Wealth and Health" by Anonymous, the reader is immersed in a thought-provoking exploration of the intricate relationship between wealth and health. Written in a poetic and metap……続きを見る

Dieses eBook: "Das Buch der 1000 Wunder" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen. Alexander Moszkowski (1851-1934) war ein deuts……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 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

Dante Alighieri's 'The Divine Comedy' is a monumental work of medieval literature that serves as a profound journey through the afterlife. Written in a unique blend of poetic verse and allegorical p……続きを見る

This illustrated history portrays one of England’s finest cities. It provides a nostalgic look at Bath’s past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The p……続きを見る

A new look at the interrelationship of architecture and sculpture during one of the richest periods of American modern design Alloys looks at a unique period of synergy and exchange in the postwar U……続きを見る

Edward A. Freeman's 'History of the Cathedral Church of Wells' is a fascinating exploration of the architectural and historical significance of one of England's most renowned cathedrals. Written in ……続きを見る

The famous American architect's fascinating look at the early years of his pioneering work, which led to his being called the "father of the skyscraper." Far from an ordinary document of records and……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

In this richly illustrated book with many practical examples, Bjorn Sandaker provides readers with a better understanding of the relationship between technology and architecture. As an experienced t……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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

In Dorchester Volume II, local author Anthony Mitchell Sammarco continues his detailed look at this diverse town that he began in Volume I, which the Boston Globe hailed as a best-seller. Founded in……続きを見る

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable monuments in Washington D.C.. It took over 50 years to build, and it has stood for over 100 years. How much do you know about this magnificent……続きを見る

Invented about 13,000 years ago, mud architecture has since been one of the most common, economical, useful, and widespread forms of building. It has been--and is still being--used for grand palaces……続きを見る

Through its many incarnations, Alameda has never lost its charm and ability to draw people from all walks of life. Originally a peninsula inhabited by Native Americans, it was purchased by Don Luis ……続きを見る

Originally founded by German immigrants, followed by successive waves of Lithuanians, Italians, and Hispanics, Melrose Park has undergone a series of transformations since its incorporation in 1882.……続きを見る

From 1870 to 1920, McIntosh County, Georgia, was one of the most energetic communities on the southern coast. Its county seat, Darien, never had a population of more than 2,000 residents; yet, littl……続きを見る

Orleans, at the crook of Cape Cod's elbow, is a place of extraordinary beauty and unforgettable people. From the first known Cape Cod shipwreck, the Sparrowhawk in 1626, to the last Cape Cod wreck o……続きを見る