| Author: | Anon (Introduction by); Terry Bloxham |
| Category: |
Architecture |
Everywhere in the world, tiles add colour and decoration to the façades and interiors of buildings. Both functional and decorative, and found in a multitude of shapes, sizes and designs - ranging from complex geometrical Islamic patterns to figurative 17th-century Delftware - they a... read more
| Author: | Tim Street Porter |
| Category: |
Architecture |
This celebration of the style, design, and joy that pools bring to us brims with over 200 glamorous photographs. It is organised by swimming pool design - from glimmering infinity pools with a view of the ocean to dramatic cascading waterfall pools and those... read more
| Author: | BEAMS |
| Category: |
Architecture |
Creative and forward-thinking design solutions for every room offer readers endless inspiration on how to tackle small spaces while achieving an effortless, Japanese-cool aesthetic.
Live Small/Live Modern curates the most envy-inducing spa... read more
| Author: | JOHN V. MUTLOW |
| Category: |
Architecture |
This stunning book takes you on a thrilling tour through the fascinating, eclectic and stylish abodes of some of the world's best-known architects. Not only do these pages offer a rare glimpse into each architect's personal, private environment, but each uniquely designed p... read more
| Author: | Pete Bossley |
| Category: |
Architecture |
A Year spent travelling as a young architect tuaght Pete Bossley how to 'read' a building and instilled in him a life-long love of drawing. In One Year Drawn he shares this voyage of discovery - and the places and people he encounters along the w... read more
| Author: | Bryce Langston |
| Category: |
Architecture |
| Reading Level: | near fine |
Many of us dream of having a life free from rent, mortgages and utility bills and for some this dream is being achieved by living in a tiny house. Small, compact buildings offer an appealing way to live more sustainably, providing smart, energy-efficient housing at l... read more
| Author: | Jennifer Ash Rudick; Firooz Zahedi (By (photographer)) |
| Category: |
Architecture |
Los Angeles's dramatic setting, Mediterranean climate, and outdoor lifestyle have long attracted creative individuals to its diverse neighborhoods. The thirty houses and gardens featured in City of Angels , designed by renowned architects, interior... read more
| Author: | Dan Cruickshank |
| Category: |
Architecture |
| Series: | The\Landmark Library |
Chicago's beautiful Reliance Building, sixteen storeys tall, was designed in 1890 by John Root and completed in 1895 by Charles B. Atwood. In its construction - metal frame, large areas of plate glass, fire-proof brick and terracotta cladding - it pioneers all the key elements of tw... read more
| Author: | Sarah Noal (Editor) |
| Category: |
Architecture |
Seaside Living: 50 Remarkable Houses features a breathtaking, hand-picked collection of innovative designs in contemporary residential beachside architecture, showcased with stunning full-colour photography. This book celebrates our connection to the seaside... read more
| Author: | Gill Heriz |
| Category: |
Architecture |
Gill Heriz presents a collection of some of the most inspiring small homes in the USA and the UK.
People have been living in small spaces for centuries, for reasons of practicality, mobility, flexibility... read more
| Author: | Gestalten (Editor) |
| Category: |
Architecture |
The freedom of open water and the comforts of home. Moveable homes with endless opportunities for exploration and changes of scenery. Converted ferries provide ample space for families. Shanty boats inspire images of Huck Finn's literary journe... read more
