A revisionist history of the modernist architectural movement, which encapsulated internationalist politics and ideals in the inter-war years and beyond.
One of the main concerns of Brussels-based architecture firm A2RC is the continuing urbanization of the city of Brussels. Critical of attempts over the years to modernize Brussels, A2RC's aim is to pursue the reintegration of the city by offering full architectural services for the transformation, restoration and readaptation
Provides a comprehensive compilation of works by acclaimed international architects and interior designers showcasing contemporary residential projects across Europe.
Beautifully presented with rich photography and detailed texts, this highly sought-after monograph showcases Goettsch Partners' incredible legacy of architectural works across five continents.
Morphogenesis is one of India's leading Architecture and Urban Design practices based out of New Delhi, India; this book discusses in detail how Morphogenesis is a design practice engaging in a critical dialogue towards bridging the boundaries of architecture, design, urbanism, and environmental design in India.
Home should be a retreat, a place for our minds to slow down and unwind, a place that feels safe and free of the stresses and insecurities of the outside world. Many people fear pattern and strong colour, thinking it can take this sense of calmness away. But pattern, when chosen carefully, can ground ...
Combines restoration and classic modern design and reveals why we respond so strongly to our surroundings. This, Harriet Anstruther's first book, showcases her projects and inspirations and provides an insight into her fundamental interest in the psychology of interior design.
Features a wide-ranging selection of projects spanning three decades, which reflect true architectural innovation, and provides an insight into the most current architecture and design discourse directly from a leader in the field.
Maker.Home features 15 projects for the perfectly designed interior space. Step-by-step instructions make it simple to create practical yet impressive accessories for your home.
Women are the primary home buyers and more and more want to do their own repairs and improvements. A cross between a home improvement and a home decorating book, this book is divided into: Walls and Ceilings; Floors and Stairs; Plumbing; Doors and Windows; Furniture and Accessories, and Outdoors.
Overwhelming amounts of information are available for readers and consumers in modern times, but how can it be made understandable, and given context and importance? The designers and creatives whose works are featured in Information Made Beautiful address these issues with projects that don't just make ...
Notions of authenticity lie at the heart of many questions about heritage and identity in the built environment. These questions are most pertinent when buildings have been destroyed in disaster or war, and the built fabric is being reconstructed to reinstate traditional or historic appearances in place ...
The designs of the Nordic nations - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - are today taken for granted, so familiar are we with the blonde wood, cool, airy spaces and clean design values of the north.
In this long-awaited follow up to the enormously popular informal, designer, writer and engineer Cecil Balmond invites readers into his creative process as he documents his most innovative projects in art, architecture and bridge design.
James Stirling and Michael Wilford realised a significant body of work during their partnership. Considered one of the most important international architectural practices of the twentieth century, Stirling and Wilford made an exceptional contribution to contemporary architecture. Young, radical and ...
