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Barragán Outside Barragán: A Journey Through Books, Trips, Exhibitions and Friends

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Report copyright infringementby Luis Barragan (Author), Fernanda Canales (Author)The life of Mexico's greatest 20th-century architect as told by Fernanda Canales, Mexico's rising star architect of the 21st centuryPublished with Barragan Foundation, Switzerland. This publication is based on an illustrated talk presented by architect and historian Fernanda Canales in June 2024 at the Vitra Design Museum as part of the Barragán Lecture series. It focuses on the Mexican architect Luis Barragán (1...

Power, Identity, and the Rise of Modern Architecture: from Siam to Thailand

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Report copyright infringementby Koompong Noobanjong (Author)Modern architecture is a creation of the West. In a non-Western context, it normally reflects a direct intervention of Western powers through colonization. Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is an exception. Thai people have argued that they adopted and assimilated modern architecture into their unique cultural tradition without being physically colonized. The shift toward Western culture and Modernity is evident in 19th and 20th cent...

Abstraction and Transcendence: Nature, Shintai, and Geometry in the Architecture of the Tadao Ando

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Report copyright infringementby Pham Thanh Hien (Author) Number of Pages: 198 Dimensions: 0.45 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: December 19, 1998

Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt - For the Use of Students and Travellers

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Report copyright infringementby G. Maspero (Author), S. Agnes Johns (Author)A comprehensive guide to the study of Ancient Egypt by one of history's most renowned Egyptologists. Manual of Egyptian Archaeology is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the rich history and remarkable discoveries of Ancient Egypt. This detailed volume covers a wide range of topics, including architecture, art, burial practices, and the contributions of notable archaeologists. Written by Sir Gaston Cam...

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Report copyright infringementby Bjarke Ingels Group (Author), Kent Martinussen (Contribution by), Joseph Grima (Contribution by)The first comprehensive monograph focusing on the built work of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, one of the most innovative and creative architecture practices working todayFor over two decades, the pioneering, multidisciplinary Danish firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group has created a wide range of projects that give form to the future, standing out for their bold-yet-practical for...

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Report copyright infringementby Breegan Jane (Author)TV host Breegan Jane shares how she designed her fabulous Southern California dream home in modern, approachable luxury style. "A sparkling study in opulent design."--Publishers Weekly Whatever kind of dwelling you are designing, incorporating Breegan Jane's modern, approachable luxury styling means creating an inspired, welcoming, true-to-you space that has touches of opulence throughout. For Breegan, California personifies a love affair b...

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Barringer (Editor), Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser (Editor), Jennifer Raab (Editor)On the two-hundredth anniversary of Frederic Edwin Church's birth, leading scholars explore how his wide-ranging work continues to resonate in today's world The work of Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), renowned American landscape painter, was indelibly shaped by global travel. Church's art was defined by place: early trips took him to South America, across the northeastern Uni...

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Report copyright infringementby Jackie McCann (Author), Aaron Cushley (Illustrator) A thought-provoking way of looking at world history and our place within it. If you enjoyed If the World Were 100 People (WINNER of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2022 and WINNER of The ALCS Educational Writers' Award 2023), you'll love If the World Were 100 Days!About 10,000 years ago marks a major turning point in the history of life on Earth for humankind as people settled down and built towns ...

Geometric Taxonomy: Carlos Ferrater, Oab

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Report copyright infringementby Ignacio Paricio (Author), Borja Ferrater (Editor), Joan Guillamat (Editor)Geometric Taxonomy gets closer to the geometries of Carlos Ferrater and OAB that are present in timeless architecture, those that are explicit in the great treatises, those that dazzled us with "the correct and magnificent wise play of forms under the light", the elemental forms that inspired modernity a hundred years ago. Number of Pages: 102 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9...

Palaces of Reason: The Royal Residences of Bourbon Naples

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Report copyright infringementby Robin L. Thomas (Author) Palaces of Reason traces the fascinating history of three royal residences built outside of Naples in the eighteenth century at Capodimonte, Portici, and Caserta. Commissioned by King Charles of Bourbon and Queen Maria Amalia of Saxony, who reigned over the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, these buildings were far more than residences for the monarchs. They were designed to help reshape the economic and cultural fortunes of the realm.The pa...

Manufacturing a Socialist Modernity: Housing in Czechoslovakia, 1945-1960

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Report copyright infringementby Kimberly Elman Zarecor (Author)Eastern European prefabricated housing blocks are often vilified as the visible manifestations of everything that was wrong with state socialism. For many inside and outside the region, the uniformity of these buildings became symbols of the dullness and drudgery of everyday life. Manufacturing a Socialist Modernity complicates this common perception. Analyzing the cultural, intellectual, and professional debates surrounding the c...

Legacy: Walter Chrysler Jr. and the Untold Story of Norfolk's Chrysler Museum of Art

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Report copyright infringementby Peggy Earle (Author)The Norfolk museum that would one day bear the Chrysler name was always a good museum of its kind, home to a respectable collection serving a smallish city. But when Norfolk native Jean Outland married Walter Chrysler, heir to the automobile manufacturing fortune and an avid art collector, the museum found a person with whom its fortunes would be intertwined, sometimes spectacularly, for decades to come. Walter had already established a Chry...

Gardens for Modern Houses: Design Inspiration for Home Landscapes

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Report copyright infringementby Beth Dunlop (Author)Modernist-style architecture remains one of the most popular in housing markets all across the US, and this volume explores the full range of what's actually possible when plants and hardscape are considered as critical elements of the indoor-outdoor lifestyle the movement promotes, with ample inspiration for homeowners and fans of midcentury-to-contemporary home design. A distinct garden design philosophy emerged along with modern architect...

Balinese Architecture: A Guide to Traditional and Modern Balinese Design

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Report copyright infringementby Julian Davison (Author), Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (Photographer), Nengah Enu (Illustrator)Balinese-style villas and resorts are popping up everywhere, from Ibiza to St. Barts to Singapore. In this comprehensive guide, author Julian Davison explores the intricacies of the architecture and the reasons for its global popularity. You'll learn why innovative international architects have been designing Bali-inspired resorts and villas for decades, drawing their inspi...

Earth, Sky & Water: Houses in the Nordic Style

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Report copyright infringementby Mette Lange (Author), Kenneth Frampton (Foreword by), J. M. Cava (Foreword by)In a world of starchitects competing to design ever taller glass and steel megaliths, there are still some architects designing with natural materials at a human scale for comfort, longevity, and visual delight. Mette Lange is one such architect. These are beautiful, unpretentious homes in spectacular scenery that offer visual inspiration for homebuilders and dreamers alike. Earth, Sk...

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Jobe David Leonard (Author)A how to book for those interested in building a Lake Home . When you are ready to look at the most important aspects of a project, this is the book for you. I discuss budget, needs, and design. Using the included exercises and worksheets you move through the process. Then I guide you step by step through estimation, design, and ultimately the construction process. This literature is a proven way to develop a workable project, design,...

Small Home, Tiny House: Budget, Design, Estimate, and Secure Your Best Price

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Report copyright infringementby Jobe David Leonard (Author)A how to book for those interested in building a Small or Tiny Home . When you are ready to look at the most important aspects of a project, this is the book for you. I discuss budget, needs, and design. Using the included exercises and worksheets you move through the process. Then I guide you step by step through estimation, design, and ultimately the construction process. This literature is a proven way to develop a workable project...

Kominka: The Beauty and Wisdom of Japanese Traditional House

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Report copyright infringementby Kazuo Hasegawa (Author)Discover the timeless beauty of Japan's traditional folk houses and villages.For centuries, traditional wooden folk houses known as kominka have embodied the cultural values of pre-modern Japan. Their sturdy posts and powerful beams have withstood earthquakes and other natural disasters, demonstrating the artistry of Japanese carpenters and the strength of handcrafted wood joinery. Preserved and reconstructed today, kominka offer silent t...

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Report copyright infringementby Yuji Ueno (Author), Rie Imai (Author), Noboru Murata (Photographer)Ikebana, or "making flowers alive" in Japanese, is the ancient art of formal flower arrangement. Practiced since the seventh century, the true goal of Ikebana is to take a few beautiful flowers and plants and tastefully present them in very simple containers to enhance home decor. The 53 elegant designs featured in Japanese Ikebana for Every Season are perfect for special occasions--Mother's Da...

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Kyoto Gardens: Masterworks of the Japanese Gardener's Art

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Report copyright infringementby Judith Clancy (Author), Ben Simmons (Photographer)"Bring the art and beauty of Japan to your garden with inspiration from Kyoto Gardens." --HGTV Gardens By design, Kyoto's gardens possess a unique ability to provoke deep contemplation and joy in equal measure. This book is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and longtime Kyoto-based writer Judith Clancy. It contains lyrical images and poetic essays describing Kyoto's most famous gardens--most o...

Prefab and Modular: Prefabricated Houses and Modular Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Gestalten (Editor)Embrace the world of innovative opportunities provided by prefabrication and modular construction, billed by many as the future of modern architecture.Step into the new era of architecture and design with Prefab and Modular, a well-curated collection of prefabricated and modular housing as well as cultural and office buildings. This book explores the unlimited possibilities of prefabricated and modular construction, looks at its various applic...

The Palm Springs School: Desert Modernism 1934-1975

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Report copyright infringementby 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 resta...

Architecture in a Rapidly Changing World, 2 Vol. Cloth Boxed Set

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Report copyright infringementby Ralph Johnson (Author)Architecture in a Rapidly Changing World is a two-volume monograph commemorating the enduring career and influential legacy of contemporary architect Ralph Johnson. Contemporary architect Ralph Johnson is one of the most prolific and awarded American architects practicing today. As Firmwide Design Director at global architecture firm Perkins&Will, which he joined in 1976, Johnson's work has shaped communities and spanned continents--fr...

Traces of Forgotten Places: An Artist's Thirty-Year Exploration and Celebration of Texas, as It Was

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Report copyright infringementby Don Collins (Author), T. Lindsay Baker (Editor)Presents a collection of seventy works of art that the author created for the Miller Blueprint calendars. This book features recordings of buildings from farmhouses to industrial plants, from shanties to mansions in Texas county. Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: 0.51 x 8.5 x 11 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 26, 2008

How to Design and Install Home Automation Systems: A DIY Guide to Smart Home Technology and IoT Devices for Beginners and Pros

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Report copyright infringementby The Fix-It Guy (Author)Tired of a house full of disconnected devices? How to Design and Install Home Automation Systems is your blueprint for a smarter, more convenient home. This comprehensive guide empowers you to create a custom home automation system tailored to your lifestyle, from beginners to tech enthusiasts.Unlock the full potential of your home! This book unveils: System Design and Planning: Master the art of designing a home automation system that ...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Rogers (Author)Written during what architect Richard Rogers saw as a moment of crisis in modern architecture, this essay explores how the way we build--and live--could change for the better. Roger argues that poor design, monotony and inhuman scale are not the results of a lack of talent nor the failures of the Modern movement. Rather, these issues arise as a result of exploitative economic systems and businesses that put profit above people.Best known ...

Boutique Hotel Alchemy: Liberating The Power of Design for Enhanced Reviews, Revenue, and Reputation

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Muir (Author)How to Transform Your Boutique Hotel into a Thriving Haven of Luxury and Profit Imagine this: You've poured your heart into creating a stunning boutique hotel, each room curated with luxury and comfort in mind. Yet, you find your bookings are sparse, your revenue isn't reflecting your investment, and your guest reviews are few and far between. It's frustrating, isn't it? In today's fast-paced, digital world, even the most beautifully designed ...

Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang

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Report copyright infringementby Lavina Ahuja (Editor), Lynne D DiStefano (Editor)Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding simi...

Architects in the Metaverse: Designing in Virtual and Augmented Reality

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Carpenter (Author)Explore how to design the future with "Architects in the Metaverse: Designing in Virtual and Augmented Reality." This groundbreaking guide opens the doors to transforming traditional architecture through emerging technologies that are redefining the construction landscape. Learn to create impactful virtual environments using leading tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, to captivate your clients with interactive and personalized presentatio...

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Herbert Bennett (Author), Daniel Hudson Burnham (Author), Edward F. O'Day (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...