Architecture

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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...

Architecture in the Age of Stalin: Culture Two - Paperback

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by Vladimir Paperny (Author), John Hill (Translator), Roann Barris (Translator)Paperny examines the evolution of architecture in Russia during the Stalinist period. Defining two conflicting trends--Culture One and Culture Two--that have alternately prevailed in Russian culture, the author argues that the shift away from the architectural avant-garde of the 1920s was not entirely the result of Stalin's will. Rather, he demonstrates how the aesthetic choices of Stalin and his architects were co...

A Tale of Two Stūpas: Diverging Paths in the Revival of Buddhism in China - Hardcover

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by Albert Welter (Author)Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, and the surrounding environs have one of the richest Buddhist cultures in China. In A Tale of Two Stūpas, Albert Welter tells the story of Hangzhou Buddhism through the conceptions, erections, and resurrections of Yongming Stupa, dedicated to the memory of one of Hangzhou's leading Buddhist figures, and Leifeng Pagoda, built to house stupa relics of the historical Buddha. Welter delves into the intricacies of these two sites...

Sulgrave Manor And The Washingtons - A History And Guide To The Tudor Home Of George Washington's Ancestors - Paperback

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by H. Cliford Smith (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 296 Dimensions: 0.67 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: September 20, 2007

La Forum Reader: From the Archives of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design - Paperback

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by The L For Architecture and Urban Design (Author)The LA Forum Reader brings together three decades of discursive writings and publications on architecture, urbanism, and Los Angeles culled from the archives of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. Published under thematic sections: Experiments, Detours, Hunches, and Santa Anas, with interludes dedicated to Art and Architecture, Downtown, and the long-running LA Forum Newsletter, the collected essays and interviews track a...

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by Tatum Hands (Editor), Richard Weller (Editor)Almost everything that landscape architects design is ultimately for a community. Community can be the boon or bane of a project, and oftentimes both. LA+ COMMUNITY aims to explore how, over time, each of us moves in and out of multiple communities, shaping them as they shape us, and in turn shaping our landscapes and cities. We ask how different disciplines construct different ideas of community and how those communities are anchored in space...

A Second View from the Moon: Paintings, Poetry, Prose, Short Stories - Paperback

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by Ted C. Luna (Author)The author says, "My first book, A View from the Moon, was my legacy until I realized my legacy would continue and I had so many new works to publish. So, I penned my second view from the moon. Everything is new and I hope refreshing. Fiction, fantasy, facts sprinkled with real life truths and travel. I feel confident that you will be able to figure it out for your enjoyment. When I was just a pup and working for an well known New Mexico architect in Santa Fe, New Mexic...

Art Intervention in the City - Paperback

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by Hadas Ophrat (Author)This book focuses on the phenomenon of art intervention-an expression of local initiatives by artists, collectives, and art centers wishing to influence the design of the space or make a change in its lifestyle. It pertains not only to acts of protest, but also to the creation of a new civil and political situation in which artists acknowledge their ability to constitute foci of power. These are reflected in acts such as squatting in abandoned buildings, restoring and...

Speaking Architecture: From Concept to Construction to Completion - Paperback

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by Jeff Klymson (Author)For any successful construction project - domestic or commercial, small or large - your understanding of people and processes is key. Speaking Architecture is an accessible handbook and in-depth reference for every stage from brief and planning to construction and delivery, regardless what size your project. It explains who does what, demystifies key terms, and is an essential companion on your journey from project vision to reality. Speaking Architecture empowers...

The Social Imperative: Architecture and the City in China - Paperback

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by H. Koon Wee (Editor)This book contains multiple short critiques, reflections and manifestos, affording each contributing architect and intellectual the time and space to imagine new social paradigms in China. Emerging from a tumultuous history of high culture and complex territorial conditions, there is nothing straightforward about the social development of China. The complexity of the social practices developed by architects and shapers of the built environment can be explained in part b...

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by John Allan (Author)This book presents a compact and compelling account of the life and work of Berthold Lubetkin (1901-1990), widely regarded as the outstanding architect of his generation to practise in England. It explores the key themes, achievements and setbacks of his career, drawing from the author's twenty-year personal friendship with Lubetkin himself, from discussions with former colleagues, and from his direct experience of working with many of Lubetkin's buildings as a conservat...

Paperscapes: New York: The Book That Transforms Into a Cityscape - Hardcover

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by Tom Wilkinson (Author)Turn your Paperscapes book into a work of art and the perfect gift.Paperscapes New York features over 50 of the city's seminal buildings. Accompanying illustrations press out of the page, transforming your book into a cityscape to treasure and display.Described in authoritative and compelling style by Tom Wilkinson, History Editor of the Architectural Review, New York's imposing skyscrapers and idiosyncratic structures define the idea of the modern city. More than a b...

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by Dominic Lutyens (Author)A design monograph series on the most remarkable architects, designers, brands and design movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, each book contains a historical-critical essay discussing the life and work of the subject, followed by an illustrated appreciation of groundbreaking work.French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand not only created buildings such as the League of Nations in Geneva and ski resorts but was responsible for iconic furnitu...

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by Thomas E. Glavinich (Author), Associated General Contractors (Author), Thomas A. Taylor (Foreword by)Written for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America Written specifically for contractors, this "how-to" book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. You'll discover how constructing environmentally friendly, sustainable buildings influences project management, delivery, documentation, and risk. Moreover, the book guides you throug...

The Protective Circle: A Comprehensive Framework for Executive Protection Excellence - Paperback

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by Christian West (Author), Terry Dunne (Editor), Telia Garner (Author)The last thing Bob wanted was executive protection . . .With insights only lived experience can provide, seasoned security pro Christian West shares lessons learned from years of protecting some of corporate America's most prominent people.In a profession that is inherently up-close and personal with the principal, the ultimate success and sustainability of a protective program hinges directly on the selection, training, a...

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by Lauren Li (Author)Modern beachside style is more than shells and surfboards. Whether the inspiration comes from nautical themes, natural elements, winter blues, or the charm of the Mediterranean, the priority is always comfort and tranquility. It doesn't matter if you don't live near the beach--the spirit can be captured anywhere.In this second book in the Style Study series, interior designer Lauren Li takes a deep dive into the best examples of the Beachside Modern look to discover what ...

California Houses: Creativity in Context - Hardcover

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by Michael Webb (Author) California Houses brings together thirty-six houses completed over the past ten years that capture the spirit of California in distinctive ways and respond creatively to context and the environment. They engage forests and deserts, the ocean and city streets. Large or small, they demonstrate the extraordinary range of invention emerging from the offices of established and younger architects. This is a celebration of the best talent as well as clients with the imaginat...

Inside the Korean House: Architecture and Design in the Contemporary Hanok - Paperback

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by Nani Park (Author), Robert J. Fouser (Author), Jongkeun Lee (Photographer)A rare glimpse into Korean hanok, Inside the Korean House takes readers on an unprecedented tour through the modern interiors of twelve magnificent tradional homes. Amidst the glass-and-steel skyscrapers and luxury apartments of modern-day Seoul, traditional Korean houses known as hanok survive and play a surprisingly important role. Inside the Korean House showcases 12 very special hanok that have been selected to r...

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by Gail Gibbons (Author)Building the perfect house takes work, and it can't be done alone! This newly translated edition of a Gail Gibbons classic introduces Spanish language readers to the ins and outs of how homes are built. Step by step, learn how a house is built--from the architect's plans to digging the foundation to constructing the walls. Finally, a happy family moves in. Young readers can learn about the many different types of workers who do their part in bringing a house to life, i...

The Romantic Home: Celebrating Past and Present Design - Hardcover

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by Fifi O'Neill (Author)Who doesn't long for a little more romance in their home? The kind that makes your heart feel at ease when you walk inside and close the door on our fast-paced world. Today's romantic interiors come in many different forms, but all share a passion for beauty. Romantic rooms are filled with treasures that honour the past and defined by graceful furnishings, subtle hues, and evocative items. It's a style that easily mixes with other design eras from traditional rustic an...

Garden Surprise: Kaleidoscope Club Series Book #1 - Hardcover

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by Marie Mazas (Author), Joëlle Passeron (Illustrator)"Teamwork and curiosity are the building blocks for success in this entertaining and informative STEAM chapter-book series opener." -- BooklistTwo friends dream up plans to build a tree house in a hidden garden and learn valuable lessons on STEAM, growth mindset, and community. Nine-year-old besties Nour and August stumble upon the perfect place for their dream hideaway--a hidden garden full of majestic trees. Excited to build a tree house...

Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum V1: Inscriptions of Asoka (1879) - Hardcover

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by Alexander Cunningham (Author)Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum V1: Inscriptions Of Asoka is a book written by Alexander Cunningham and published in 1879. This book is a comprehensive collection of inscriptions found in the Indian subcontinent during the reign of Emperor Asoka, who ruled from 268 to 232 BCE. The inscriptions are written in various languages and scripts, including Brahmi, Kharosthi, and Aramaic. The book includes translations of the inscriptions, as well as notes on their histo...

A Story in Stones: Portugal's Influence on Culture and Architecture in the Highlands of Ethiopia 1493-1634 (Updated & Revised 2nd Edition - Paperback

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by John Jeremy Hespeler-Boultbee (Author), J. J. Hespeler-Boultbee (Author), Richard Pankhurst (Foreword by)This newly updated and revised second edition of A Story in Stones explores the relationship between Portugal and Ethiopia during the XVI and XVII centuries from the unique perspective of stonework. Through research and many years of working in the field, J.J. Hespeler-Boultbee examines the first early Renaissance links between the principal European superpower of the day and the ancien...

Rebuilding St. Paul's Outside the Walls: Architecture and the Catholic Revival in the 19th Century - Hardcover

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by Richard Wittman (Author) Number of Pages: 448 Dimensions: 1.2 x 9.8 x 6.8 IN Publication Date: April 18, 2024

The Seven Lamps of Architecture - Paperback

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by John Ruskin (Author)Ruskin's respected treatise on architectural methods and style is presented here complete, with all of the original edition's images.Writing in the 1840s, John Ruskin set out his architectural beliefs. A man of deep religiosity, Ruskin was convinced that Gothic architecture was at the very height of beauty and achievement in building design. Even during his prime, Ruskin had opponents who felt his staunch, traditionalist take on structural architecture confining.Despite...

Nineteen Reservoirs: On Their Creation and the Promise of Water for New York City - Paperback

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by Lucy Sante (Author)From 1907 to 1967, a network of reservoirs and aqueducts was built across more than one million acres in upstate New York, including Greene, Delaware, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. This feat of engineering served to meet New York City's ever-increasing need for water, sustaining its inhabitants and cementing it as a center of industry. West of the Hudson, it meant that twenty-six villages, with their farms, forest lands, orchards, and quarries, were bought for a fractio...

The Sources of Modern Architecture and Design - Paperback

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by Nikolaus Pevsner (Author), Kenneth Frampton (Foreword by)The turn of the nineteenth century saw an extraordinary flowering of invention in architecture and design, leading to the emergence of two contrasting styles: art nouveau and the International Style. Professor Nikolaus Pevsner brings clarity to this period of dynamic change by tracing the origins of twentieth-century ideas in architecture and the applied arts.Featuring a new foreword by the distinguished architectural historian Kenne...

Time's Wondrous Changes: San Francisco Architecture, 1776-1915 - Hardcover

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by Joseph Armstrong Jr. Baird (Author), Susanna Bryant Dakin (Foreword by)Time's Wondrous Changes: San Francisco Architecture, 1776-1915 is a comprehensive book that explores the evolution of San Francisco's architecture from the city's founding in 1776 to the early 20th century. Written by Joseph Armstrong Baird Jr., a renowned architectural historian and professor, the book provides a detailed account of the city's architectural history, including its diverse styles, influences, and innovat...

Stress Relief Coloring Book for Adults: The Adult Coloring Book for Relaxation with Anti-Stress Mandalas, Flowers, Patterns Designs - Paperback

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by Manlio Venezia (Author)Over 50 Gorgeous Designs to Color!Are you looking for a book to relax and find a moment of serenity? This is the book that will allow you to do that.Incredible Artwork With the Largest Variety of, Mandalas, Patterns, Flowers Designs .Ideal for adults and teenagers. A Great Gift. Coloring books make a wonderful gift and Stress relief coloring books are frequently one of the most gifted items.Inside the book you will find: - over 50 unique mandalas, patterns and flower...

How To Do Architectural Drawing: A Textbook And Practical Guide For Students In Architectural Draftsmanship (1914) - Paperback

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by Oscar Schutte Teale (Author)""How To Do Architectural Drawing: A Textbook And Practical Guide For Students In Architectural Draftsmanship"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Oscar Schutte Teale in 1914. The book is aimed at students of architectural draftsmanship and provides a detailed overview of the techniques and skills required to produce accurate and detailed architectural drawings.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of archit...

Salty Urbanism: A Design Manual for Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Urban Areas - Paperback

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by Jeffrey Huber (Author), Richard Jones (Contribution by), Larry Scarpa (Contribution by)Salty Urbanism is a concept that refers to the ways in which cities and urban areas will respond and adapt to rising sea levels and the accompanying increase in salinity of coastal and near-coastal land. This phenomenon is caused by a combination of factors, including global warming, sea-level rise, and human development along coastlines. Salty Urbanism can have a significant impact on urban infrastructu...

The Masterpieces Of The Ohio Mound Builders: The Hilltop Fortifications, Including Fort Ancient (1916) - Paperback

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by E. O. Randall (Author)The Masterpieces Of The Ohio Mound Builders: The Hilltop Fortifications, Including Fort Ancient (1916) is a historical book written by E. O. Randall. The book explores the fascinating history of the Ohio Mound Builders, a prehistoric culture that lived in the Ohio Valley region of the United States between 1000 BCE and 1650 CE. The book focuses specifically on the hilltop fortifications built by the Ohio Mound Builders, including the famous Fort Ancient. The book is d...