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The Art of Gracie: Handpainted Wallpapers, Timeless Rooms - Hardcover

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by Jennifer Gracie (Author), Mike Gracie (Author), Zach Shea (Author)A glorious celebration of America's most storied handpainted wallpaper company, family owned for 125 years, featuring dozens of rooms by today's top interior designers. The story of Gracie wallpaper, founded in 1898 and still family owned by the sixth generation, is one of the great untold stories of American interior design. Best known for their exquisitely detailed designs, Gracie papers have been installed at the White Ho...

What Do We Know about the Winchester House? - Paperback

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by Emma Carlson Berne (Author), Who Hq (Author), Ted Hammond (Illustrator)The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly haunted? In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features, including stairs that lead ...

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by Joseph Rosa (Author), Peter Gössel (Editor)Louis Isadore Kahn (1901-1974) treated each building like a temple. Across the United States, in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Israel, his designs combined the sleek, utilitarian surfaces of modernism with a devotion to geometric forms and a reverence for natural light that suffused his stuctures with a monumental and breathtaking spirituality. This essential introduction brings together 17 of Kahn's most important buildings across his cultural...

Laurent-Benoît Dewez (1731-1812), Architect in the Age of Enlightenment: Designing for Government, Church, and Court in the Southern Low Countries

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Report copyright infringementby Dirk Van De Vijver (Author)A comprehensive overview of Laurent-Benoît Dewez's architectural worksLaurent-Benoît Dewez (1731-1812), court architect to Charles of Lorraine, was the most outstanding architect of his time in the Southern Low Countries. After studying in Italy and serving in the eminent office of Robert Adam in London, Dewez developed a personal, classical style that came to embody the "Eglise Belgique" under the Austrian Habsburgs.He designed numer...

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by Jane Paradise (Author)This illustrated book combines images and quotes that bring to life these rustic yet beautiful structures scattered across the Cape Cod National Seashore. Photographer and Provincetown resident Jane Paradise has captured their essence and spirit over nearly a decade of artist residencies and visits to the shacks. Provincetown is home to the oldest continuous artist colony in the United States. Peaked Hill Bars Historic District is a cultural treasure that most people ...

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Report copyright infringementby Lynette Strangstad (Author)A Graveyard Preservation Primer has proven itself to be a time-tested resource for those who are seeking information regarding the protection and preservation of historic graveyards. It was first written to help stewards of early burial grounds responsibly and effectively preserve their graveyards. Much information found in the first edition of the book remains valid today. Still, much has changed in the twenty-five years since its fi...

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Report copyright infringementby Akel Isma'il Kahera (Author)The Place of the Mosque: Genealogies of Space, Knowledge, and Power extends Foucault's analysis, Of Other Spaces, and the "ideological conflicts which underlie the controversies of our day [and] take place between pious descendants of time and tenacious inhabitants of space." This book uses Foucault's framework to illuminate how mosques have been threatened in the past, from the Cordóba Mosque in the eighth century, to the developmen...

The Philadelphia House: Organic Architecture and Placemaking in Chestnut Hill

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Report copyright infringementby Khosrow Bozorgi (Author), Keith Gaddie (Author)Using six architectural examples from Philadelphia, this book present a distinct type of house inspired by organic architecture using words and over 200 photographs and drawings. Author BiographyKhosrow Borzogi is a Professor of Architecture, the founder of the Ph.D. Program in Planning, Design, and Construction at the University of Oklahoma, and also the creator of the Center for Middle Eastern Architecture and Cu...

Where Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? - Paperback

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by Yona Z. McDonough (Author), Who Hq (Author), Dede Putra (Illustrator)Explore the most amazing wonders of the ancient world More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the ...

Lonely Planet Kids How Cities Work - Hardcover

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by Jen Feroze (Author), James Gulliver Hancock (Illustrator)Get ready to explore the city in a whole new way. This innovative book for younger readers is packed with city facts, loads of flaps to lift, and unfolding pages to see inside buildings and under the streets. Children aged 5+ can learn about skyscrapers, subway systems and stinky sewers. Discover where people live and peek behind closed doors to see what's going on in houses and apartments, or why not find out about what goes on unde...

Create: At Home with Old & New - Hardcover

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by Ali Heath (Author)The much-anticipated follow-up to the highly successful Curate provides decorating inspiration for homes that beautifully combine both the modern and the antique Some of the most exciting interiors around are those that combine vintage and antique finds with select contemporary pieces. In Create, interior stylist and journalist Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to use old and new at home - introducing individuality and interest, while incorporatin...

Women Architects at Work: Making American Modernism - Hardcover

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by Mary Anne Hunting (Author), Kevin D. Murphy (Author)A comprehensive history of the women architects who left their enduring mark on American Modernism In the decades preceding World War II, professional architecture schools enrolled increasing numbers of women, but career success did not come easily. Women Architects at Work tells the stories of the resilient and resourceful women who surmounted barriers of sexism, racism, and classism to take on crucial roles in the establishment and grow...

Contemporary Japanese Architecture. 40th Ed. - Hardcover

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by Philip Jodidio (Author)Japan's contemporary architecture has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than eight Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize. Since Osaka World Expo '70 highlighted contemporary forms, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Tadao Ando's geometry put Japanese building on the map, bridging East and West. After his concrete buildings, figures like Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban, a...

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by Louna Lahti (Author), Peter Gössel (Editor)Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) made a unique modernist mark. Influenced by both the landscape and the political independence of his native Finland, he designed warm, curving, compassionate buildings, wholly set apart from the slick, mechanistic, geometric designs that characterized much contemporary European practice. Whether a church, a villa, a sauna, or a public library, Aalto's organic structures tended to replace plaster and steel with brick and woo...

Anime Architecture: Imagined Worlds and Endless Megacities - Hardcover

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by Stefan Riekeles (Author)Anime has been influencing cinema, literature, comic books, and video games around the world for decades. Part of what makes anime so popular are the memorable and breathtakingly detailed worlds designed by the creators, from futuristic cities of steel to romantic rural locales. Anime Architecture presents the fantastic environments created by the most important and revered directors and illustrators of Japanese animated films, such as Hideaki Anno, Koji Morimoto, a...

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by Jaci Conry (Author)Coastal havens designed for laid-back living.The idea of a retreat--a place removed from one's daily stressors, a secluded haven to be enjoyed by family--is more appealing than it has been in decades. But second homes are far from a novel concept. Families have built retreats since the late 1800s, when the well-to-do began to construct reprieves in coastal areas to escape the combustive atmosphere of city life. Homes on the water have been coveted and cherished for their...

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by Tedd Arnold (Author), Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)Fly Guy learns all about castles Children across the nation voted for the topic of this Fly Guy Presents book, and the winning topic was... CASTLES On their latest field trip, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about castles: from drawbridges and dungeons to kings, queens, and knights Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout. The...

Language of Architecture: 26 Principles Every Architect Should Know

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Report copyright infringementby Andrea Simitch (Author), Val Warke (Author), Inaqui Carnicero (Essay by)In order to master the foundation of architecture, you must first master the basic building blocks of its language; the definitions, function, and usage. The Language of Architecture provides students and professional architects with the basic elements of architectural design, divided into twenty-six easy-to-comprehend chapters. This visual reference includes an introduction to architecture...

Cozy White Cottage Seasons: 100 Ways to Be Cozy All Year Long (the Perfect Gift for People Who Love Interior Design, Decorating, Diy, Crafting, and Cr - Hardcover

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by Liz Marie Galvan (Author)Whether you want to create a cozy winter wonderland in your living room, a blooming summertime welcome on your deck, or an autumn refuge by your fireplace, Liz Marie Galvan's Cozy White Cottage Seasons gives you the inspiring photos, DIY ideas, and fun recipes you need to feel at home on any budget and in every season.Do-it-yourself interior designer and popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan helps you create space to snuggle up, stretch out, or kick back at home so you ...

The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet - Hardcover

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by Carlos Moreno (Author), Jan Gehl (Foreword by), Martha Thorne (Afterword by)A fresh and innovative perspective on urban issues and creating sustainable cities In The 15-Minute City: A Solution for Saving Our Time and Our Planet, human city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike r...

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Report copyright infringementby Penny Drue Baird (Author)PowerHouse: Interior Designs for Self, Style, and Sanctuary invites readers into distinctive homes across the United States, each an expression of its owner's spirit and style. Known for her "couture" approach, Baird combines design expertise with psychology to create homes that are stylish, functional, and personally empowering. This volume showcases contemporary and traditional homes, from New York City apartments to Hamptons retreats...

Swearing Cats coloring book: A Hilarious Swear Word Adult with Stress Relieving Designs and Funny Cursed Cat Quotes

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Report copyright infringementby Vivian Harper Art (Author)Swearing Cats coloring book 30+ drawings.Features!Key highlights of this book: ✅ Vivid images: black-and-white paper filled with 30 artistic illustrations and stunning designs.✅ Single-Sided Pages: Bleeding is no longer an issue because all pages are printed on single sides.✅ Fulfill your passion: All pages contain various appealing images to satisfy your creativity which helps you become a great coloring master.✅ The greatest gift eve...

Fresh Window: The Art of Display & Display of Art

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Report copyright infringementby Tabea Panizzi (Editor), Andres Pardey (Editor), Theo Carnegy-Tan (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Unveiling a rich chapter in modern and contemporary art history, where the shop window becomes a stage and consumerism transforms into artSince the late 19th century, the shop window has shaped the urban landscape, mediating between the promises of consumer goods and the desires of passersby. The exhibition Fresh Window at the Museum Tinguely, inspired by Marcel Duchamp'...

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Report copyright infringementby Gustav Stickley (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 importan...

An Introduction to Design of Concert Halls and Theatres

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Report copyright infringementby J. Paul Guyer (Author)Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of theatres and concert halls. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. ROOM CHARACTERISTICS3. DRAMA ROOM QUALITIES4. MUSIC ROOM QUALITIES5. THE HOUSE6. THE STAGE7. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY USES. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.21 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 07, 2020 ...

Nothing Gained by Overcrowding! How the Garden City Type of Development may Benefit Both Owner and Occupier

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond Unwin (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 ...

Resident Dog (Volume Two): Incredible Dogs and the International Homes They Live in - Hardcover

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by Nicole England (Author)As an architecture photographer, Nicole England found that the shoots she enjoyed the most were the ones where dogs were present - nothing lightens the mood like a nonchalant pup. However imposing the architecture, some doggy hijinks can immediately bring an element of sociability and fun. With this in mind, Nicole set about setting up her Instagram, Resident Dog, and now this book, Resident Dog [Volume Two], which showcases over 25 of the world's most amazing houses...

Call It Home: The Details That Matter - Hardcover

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by Amber Lewis (Author), Cat Chen (Contribution by), Shade Degges (Photographer)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Through gorgeous photography and heartfelt essays, the interior designer and author of Made for Living reveals her detail-oriented approach to renovating, decorating, and building a beautiful home. The details can make a room. The bullnose edge of a marble countertop. The wood grain and color of the flooring. The particular pleat of the drape. Amber Lewis, the esteemed designer known for her ...

A History of Architectural Development Vol. III: The Renaissance in Italy, France, and England

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Report copyright infringementby F. M. Simpson (Author)An illustrated history of architecture design in Europe from the ancient world to the early Enlightenment. Intended to be a reference work on the planning, construction, materials and principles of design through the ages. Volume III covers the early Italian Rennaissance to the English Enlightenment of the 16th & 18th Centuries. Number of Pages: 510 Dimensions: 1.14 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: Fe...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas D. Wilson (Author), Teri Norris (Cover Design by) Number of Pages: 348 Dimensions: 0.78 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: September 16, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Asher Benjamin (Author)"The Architect, Or, Practical House Carpenter," by Asher Benjamin, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of architecture as it was understood in the early 19th century. Subtitled "Illustrated By Sixty-four Engravings, Which Exhibit The Orders Of Architecture, And Other Elements Of The Art: Designed For The Use Of Carpenters And Builders," the book provides detailed instruction and visual examples for constructing buildin...

A History of Architectural Development Vol. II: Mediaeval

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Report copyright infringementby F. M. Simpson (Author)An illustrated history of architectural design in Europe from the ancient world to the early Enlightenment. Intended to be a reference work on the planning, construction, materials and principles of design through the ages. Volume II covers the medieval period of central Europe to England. Number of Pages: 528 Dimensions: 1.18 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 07, 2025