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The Slow Down: For the Love of Home - Hardcover

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by Leanne Ford (Author)Designer and HGTV personality Leanne Ford shares design secrets and personal reflections on how she creates her warm, chic, and easy-going aesthetic--and how you can do the same Leanne Ford's imperfectly perfect designs inspire more than half a million social media fans daily. In this very personal design book, she shares her decorating philosophy, wry humor, and advice to live by. The Slow Down offers readers an inside look at how Leanne found her "wow does this need...

Stonehenge: A New Look at the Oldest Mystery in the World (Solving the Mysteries of the Greatest Stone Age Monument) - Paperback

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by Cynthia Medina (Author)Stonehenge stands today one signpost left along the way that identifies the building race. It bears witness to the vigour and vitality of a national religion already passed from the primitive into the metaphysical stage which embodied abstract ideas astronomical observations and a high and pure code of ethics.From pottery shards ancient burials and the silent stones themselves have come the amazing saga of a race of colonizers who created a unique civilization in bri...

50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright - Hardcover

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by Aaron Betsky (Author), Gideon Fink Shapiro (Author), Andrew Pielage (Photographer)50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright begins with a simple question. What lessons can designers today learn from Frank Lloyd Wright? Unlike recent books focusing on Wright's tumultuous personal life and the Taliesin Fellowship, and equally unlike certain works that paint Wright as a mythical hero or genius, this handsome and valuable volume aims to reveal some of the design tools Wright used to create ...

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by Allen G. Noble (Editor)Originally published in 1995, Barns of the Midwest is a masterful example of material cultural history. It arrived at a critical moment for the agricultural landscape. The 1980s were marked by farm foreclosures, rural bank failures, the continued rise of industrialized agriculture, and severe floods and droughts. These waves of disaster hastened the erosion of the idea of a pastoral Heartland knit together with small farms and rural values. And it wasn't just an idea...

New Hampshire Covered Bridges - Paperback

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by Harold Stiver (Author)A new guide to the more than 50 historic Covered Bridges in the New Hampshire area. Up to date information on each one. Included for each bridge are detailed directions and GPS coordinates. If you've ever spent time looking for a Covered Bridge and couldn't find it, or found that it was no longer there, you understand why it is important to have current information. There is a photo of each site as well as photo tips peculiar to that bridge. Some history and construct...

The Octagon House: A Home for All - Paperback

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by Orson Squire Fowler (Author), B. Madeleine Stern (Introduction by)In the mid-19th Century America was host to a curious architectural trend: the octagonal house. Such eight-sided homes-as well as schools, churches, barns, and businesses-were popping up across the country so quickly that by 1857 over 1,000 had been built. Though the craze has long since subsided, the book that started it all remains a valuable and curious artifact of architectural history. A phrenologist by trade and eccent...

The Essential Interior Design Handbook Volume One: An introductory guide to the world of Interior Design / Interior Architect / Spatial Design and how - Paperback

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by Darryl Peter Claxton (Author)Introducing 'The Essential Interior Design Handbook', the book with all the essential information needed for planning and carrying out your interior project of all shapes and sizes, from a small one-bedroom apartment to a large 1000-room Casino. It's formatted so that it's easy to read on your travels, inside the classroom or in the office. Full of essential knowledge, tips, tricks and processes to get you started in the exciting field of Interior Design.What i...

Many Masks: A Life of Frank Lloyd Wright - Paperback

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by Brendan Gill (Author)"Genius, egotist, mythomaniac, sexual rebel, master of media manipulation, the legendary Wright comes alive in all his cantankerous complexity. . . . A delight from cover to cover."--Kirkus Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is often described as the greatest of American architects. His works-among them Taliesin North, Taliesin West, Fallingwater, the Johnson Wax buildings, the Guggenheim Museum--earned him a good measure of his fame, but his flamboyant personal life earne...

The Fellowship: The Untold Story of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship - Paperback

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by Roger Friedland (Author), Harold Zellman (Author)Frank Lloyd Wright was renowned during his life not only as an architectural genius but also as a subject of controversy--from his radical design innovations to his turbulent private life, including a notorious mass murder that occurred at his Wisconsin estate, Taliesin, in 1914. But the estate also gave rise to one of the most fascinating and provocative experiments in American cultural history: the Taliesin Fellowship, an extraordinary arc...

Jake Arnold: Redefining Comfort - Hardcover

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by Jake Arnold (Author)The first book from a rising star of the interior design world, whose signature style has earned him celebrity clientele, coveted design collaborations, and a place on the AD100 list. In just a few years, the pioneering young British designer Jake Arnold has become one of the most influential names in American interiors, creating modern spaces that transcend time and trends. Integrating the traditions of his English upbringing and the relaxed luxury of contemporary Cali...

Beautiful: All-American Decorating and Timeless Style - Hardcover

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by Mark D. Sikes (Author), Nancy Meyers (Foreword by), Amy Neunsinger (Photographer)This New York Times bestselling book from interior designer Mark D. Sikes is a celebration of American style today, showcasing chic and accessible ideas for every home. Modern and unfussy, Mark D. Sikes's interiors are classic takes on California indoor/outdoor living, with natural fibers and crisp coloration, informed and influenced by the fashion world where he began his career. In eight chapters, he explore...

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by Cesare Leonardi (Author), Franca Stagi (Author)"Any landscape architect worth their soil should pick up The Architecture of Trees, an all-encompassing atlas of all things tree-related."--The Architect's Newspaper An incredible book for anyone interested in trees, this botanical masterwork's new edition preserves the original magnificent illustrations and text, translated into English for the first time. Selected as an "Oprah's Favorite Things" pick upon its release, The Architecture of Tre...

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Report copyright infringementby Ellen Shubart (Author)Author BiographyA lifelong Chicagoan, Ellen Shubart has worked as a teacher, a journalist, and ended her career as a sustainable city planning advocate. A historian by training, with masters degrees in US history and historic preservation, she has written three books for Reedy Press: What's With Chicago?, Chicago: An Illustrated Timeline, and Secret North Shore-Chicago. In retirement, she is a volunteer docent at the Chicago Architecture C...

Rosario Candela & the New York Apartment: 1927-1937 the Architecture of the Age - Hardcover

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by David Netto (Author), Paul Goldberger (Author), Peter Pennoyer (Author)Masterworks of the Jazz Age architect whose residential buildings are as significant in their impact on the character of New York as the skyscrapers of Wall Street. Known and celebrated for many of the apartment buildings on Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and in Sutton Place--82 in NYC, including the storied 740 Park, sometimes called the richest and most powerful address in New York and whose famous residents included John...

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by Grant Reid (Author)Announcing the new revised edition of the classic industry reference Landscape Graphics is the architect's ultimate guide to all the basic graphics techniques used in landscape design and landscape architecture. Progressing from the basics into more sophisticated techniques, this guide offers clear instruction on graphic language and the design process, the basics of drafting, lettering, freehand drawing and conceptual diagramming, perspective drawing, section elevation...

The Maine House: Summer and After - Hardcover

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by Maura McEvoy (Author), Basha Burwell (Author), Kathleen Hackett (Author)Explore the soul of Maine in some three dozen of its most original, authentic, and evocative houses For several years, acclaimed photographer Maura McEvoy and art director Basha Burwell traveled the length and breadth of Maine in search of houses that capture the state's singular character. These are not designer houses; they are homes created by the people who live in them, from artists to writers to fishermen, disti...

Epoxy Floor Master: Do It Yourself - Paperback

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by Clems Johnson (Author)Epoxy floor coating-a two-part mixture of resins and hardeners-enlivens, protects, and updates concrete floors in garages, basements, sunrooms, and patios. Rolled on in multiple layers, epoxy coatings create seamless stretches of flooring that withstand grease, scuffing, moisture, and chemicals. Epoxy coatings-which require blending two separate components before application-firmly adhere to concrete and are unlikely to chip or peel like regular garage floor paints.Du...

A Book of Pictures in Roland Park, Baltimore, Maryland

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Report copyright infringementby Anonymous (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enou...

Statistics of Notre Dame Cathedral, Montreal [microform]

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Report copyright infringementby Notre-Dame de Montréal (Church) (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that thi...

Design Development 1: Early Designs, 1978-1984

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Report copyright infringementby Randolph Martz (Author)Randolph Martz has a degree in architecture from Carnegie-Mellon University, where he was trained to design in the Modern Style, but while there he also took courses in architectural history. His longest period of apprenticeship was with the H. A. De Costa Company, which specialized in the restoration of 18th and 19th Century buildings, and his practical training and worldwide travels increased his appreciation of historic architecture. G...

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Report copyright infringementby Luis Bustamante (Author), Naty Abascal (Introduction by), Rafael Perez Hernando (Text by (Art/Photo Books))The world's first illustrated monograph showcasing the sophisticated, eclectic, and classical interior designs of the visionary Madrid-based studio of Luis Bustamante. Whether designing lavish private homes, popular hotels, or notable public buildings, Luis Bustamante is known for creating warmth and elegance in a fresh modernist style. Combining classical...

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by Es Devlin (Author), Andrea Lipps (Editor)Devlin's protean work is rooted in a lifelong practice of reading and drawing. From sketches in the margins of texts, be they poetry, drama, song lyrics, opera libretti, climate reports or endangered species lists, emerge the technically advanced, collectively imagined universes for which she is globally renowned. Fragile miniature paintings, paper cuts and small mechanical cardboard models form the seeds of some of the most iconic, large-scale, mul...

Wabi-Sabi Welcome: Learning to Embrace the Imperfect and Entertain with Thoughtfulness and Ease - Hardcover

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by Julie Pointer Adams (Author)"An antidote to the veneer of perfectionism so often presented by books of its kind, Wabi-Sabi Welcome offers readers license to slow down and host guests with humility, intention, and contentment." --Nathan Williams, founder of Kinfolk Wabi-Sabi Welcome is sharing a pot of tea with friends. It is preparing delicious food to nourish, not to show off. It's keeping a basket of cozy slippers at the door for guests. It is well-worn linens, bouquets of foraged branch...

The Palm Springs School: Desert Modernism 1934-1975 - Hardcover

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by Alan Hess (Author), Christine Madrid French (Contribution by), Eddie Jones (Contribution by)Palm Springs is at the center of a unique tradition in architecture marked by invention and a sensitivity to local conditions that has resulted in design that exerts an influence far greater than the town's small size. The book is the first to fully explore the wide ranging forms this architecture has taken, from houses to gas stations, hotels to airports, banks to restaurants and spas. Much more th...

Housesketching: Learn to Create Energetic and Expressive Architectural Drawings - Paperback

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by Albert Kiefer (Author)Explore creativity while learning how to draw lively, unique sketches of your favorite houses, shops, landmarks, and other buildings. Learning to sketch can be intimidating, especially when drawing subjects like architecture that seem to rely on perfect perspective, straight lines, and complex forms. In Housesketching, artist and instructor Albert Kiefer (Housesketcher) shares his signature techniques that will enable and empower you to abandon perfectionism and lear...

City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction - Paperback

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by David Macaulay (Author)Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay brings readers into a beautiful exploration of Roman buildings and construction. With black and white illustrations and detailed explanations, this comprehensive and visual resource is perfect for young readers interested in history, architecture, and Roman civilization. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.4 x 12 x 8.9 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 24, 1983 Accelerated Reader: ...

The Perfect Room: Timeless Designs for Intentional Living - Hardcover

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by Marie Flanigan (Author), Susan Sully (With), Jeff Dungan (Foreword by)Flanigan delivers for every homeowner detailed, expert guidance for designing each part of the house, from living rooms to closets, kitchens to baths. Flanigan looks at the home on a room-by-room basis, identifying common design challenges, offering solutions on how to create rooms that are aesthetically pleasing and efficient. With examples chosen from her work, she shares seasoned wisdom and creative approaches to ever...

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Report copyright infringementby Fumihiko Maki (Author)Back Jacket MAKI OPUS is the definitive book showcasing the life and work of the Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, known for designing understated yet boundary-pushing buildings in Japan and around the world. At four hundred pages and including one thousand illustrations, this impressive volume on Maki's work was compiled in close collaboration with his studio both before and after his passing. MAKI OPUS brings together the architect's own...

Architect's Pocket Book of Kitchen Design

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Report copyright infringementby Charlotte Baden-Powell (Author)As with the best-selling 'Architects Pocket Book' this title includes everyday information which the architect/designer normally has to find from a wide variety of sources and which is not always easily to hand.Focusing on kitchen design, this book is of use to the student as well as the experienced practitioner. It outlines all the information needed to design a workable kitchen, including ergonomics, services such as water and w...

Staten Island and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge: Chaos Comes to a Community

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Report copyright infringementby Patricia M. Salmon (Author)With the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964, Staten Island was changed forever.Sewers, schools, roadways, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools were scrambling to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island co...

Le Bristol Paris: An Ode to the French Art de Vivre

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Report copyright infringementby Laure Verchère (Author)Discover the sumptuous elegance of the five-star hotel that has welcomed the crème de la crème in Paris for a century. Designed with a spirit of remarkable freedom, the legendary Parisian palace hotel Le Bristol attracted Parisian high society in the Roaring Twenties and has continued ever since to welcome A-list guests from across the globe. Today, it represents a distinctively French lifestyle at the crossroads of the arts and exudes ti...

The Old Ways;Traditional Survival Methods for Food, Shelter, Fire, and Protection in a Modern World

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Report copyright infringementby Dr Fred S Hancock (Author)The Old Ways revives the traditional survival methods that kept generations alive long before modern technology, fragile supply chains, and centralized systems. In a world that increasingly depends on convenience, this book teaches you how to rely on food, shelter, fire, and protection skills that never fail.Blending ancient knowledge with modern preparedness thinking, this guide shows you how to survive, adapt, and protect your family...