| Author: | Robert O'Byrne; Robert O'Byrne |
| Category: |
Architecture |
Go on a journey with Robert O'Byrne as he brings fascinating Irish ruins to life. Fantastical, often whimsical, and definitely quirky, these atmospheric ruins are beautifully photographed and paired with fascinating text by Robert O'Byrne. Born out of Robert... read more
| Author: | David Straight |
| Category: |
Architecture |
This handsome book is a rich and loving tribute to the work and culturalsignificance of one of New Zealand's most influential but least well-documented architects, John Scott (1924-1992). Over 25 projects, from Scott's famous FutunaChapel to the Werry House and the Maori Batta... read more
| Author: | Tim Benton; Jean-Louis Cohen |
| Category: |
Architecture |
A spectacular visual biography of the life and work of Le Corbusier - one of the twentieth century's most influential architectsA decade after its first publication, the bestselling monograph Le Corbusier Le Grand is finally available in a new paperback editi... 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: | 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: | 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
| Author: | Sandra Piesik |
| Category: |
Architecture |
Gathering together the world's leading experts on vernacular architecture, this once-in-ageneration publication examines how local buildings have stood the test of time and offer vital lessons for the future. The core of the book is arrange... read more
| Author: | Nick Voulgaris; Douglas Friedman |
| Category: |
Architecture |
Irresistible interiors that capture the essence of seaside living. Everyone dreams of a house by the sea, and this book presents the best examples of homes for escaping to the serenity of the seaside. Beautifully photographed interiors, exteriors, gardens... read more
| Author: | Lydia Greeves |
| Category: |
Architecture |
The houses covered here include spectacular mansions such as Petworth House and Waddesdon Manor, and more lowly dwellings such as the Birmingham Back to Backs and estate villages like Blaise Hamlet, near Bristol. The book also covers buildings as diverse as churche... read more
| Author: | David Mann |
| Category: |
Architecture |
MR Architecture + Decor's work--which, true to its name, straddles the line between architecture and interior design--is driven by the belief that close collaborations with clients lead to personalised and intimate homes. The first collection of the firm's 20 years of wor... read more
