The Craft of Gardens: The Classic Chinese Text on Garden Design

By Ji Cheng(Hardback)

Ji ChengAEs great work on garden design, the Yuan Ye or Craft of Gardens, was originally published around 1631 and is the earliest manual of landscape gardening in the Chinese tradition. This is the first complete English translation of Ji ChengAEs seminal work. This delightful book provides not only insights into Chinese gardening but also a unique perspective on Chinese....

Rubelli the Art of Weaving

(Hardback)

There has always been a very close tie between precious fabrics and the lagoon city. Even today it is possible to find places in Venice, sometimes hidden away, sometimes located in ancient palaces and residences, where the precious textile still holds sway. Fabrics that nowadays furnish theaters, castles, and museums in all parts of Europe, as well as royal residences,....

Lighting Design Basics

By Mark Karlen & James R. Benya(Paperback)

Lighting Design Basics, Second Edition provides the fundamental information the new designer needs in a concise, highly visual format. It presents realistic goals that can be used as guides to creating simple, typical lighting designs and when collaborating with professional designers on more complex projects.

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$100.21NZD

The Future of Architecture Since 1889

By Jean-Louis Cohen(Hardback)

A groundbreaking and comprehensive history of twentieth century world architecture.

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Design Like You Give a Damn [2]: Building Change from the Ground Up

By Architecture for Humanity(Paperback / softback)

Adobe: Homes and Interiors of Taos, Santa Fe, and the Southwest

By Sandra Seth & Laurel Seth(Paperback / softback)

Southwestern architecture is a blend of sensibilities and technology from three cultures: Native American, Hispanic and Anglo. The traditional styles and adaptations explored in this book maintain definite connection with the past. In over 500 photos and line drawings, the authors present authentic exteriors, fireplaces, doors, walls, floors, stairs, ceiling, tiles, hardware, cabinets, construction details and much more. A vast....

The Garden District of New Orleans

(Hardback)

"The Garden District of New Orleans" has enthralled residents and visitors alike since it arose in the 1830's with its stately white-columned Greek Revival mansions and lacy-iron-decorated Italianate style double galleried houses. Photographer West Freeman evokes the romance of this elegant neighborhood with lovely images of private homes, gardens, and public structures. Author Jim Fraiser vividly details the historical significance....

Hitler's Berlin: Abused City

(Hardback)

From his first visit to Berlin in 1916, Hitler was preoccupied and fascinated by Germany's great capital city. This title explores how Hitler identified with the city, how his political aspirations were reflected in architectural aspirations for the capital, and how Berlin surprisingly influenced the development of Hitler's political ideas.

Venice from the Water - Architecture and Myth in an Early City

(Hardback)

The floating city of Venice has enchanted visitors for centuries with its maze of scenic canals. For this pioneering book, Daniel Savoy set out by boat to explore the built environment of these waterways, gaining new insights into the architectural history of this major early modern Italian center. By viewing the architecture and experience of the canals in relation to....

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$88.88NZD

Ends of the Earth: Art of the Land to 1974

(Hardback)

This fascinating and generously illustrated catalogue documents the history of Land art from its emergence during the early 1960s through 1974.

Frank O. Gehry

(Hardback)

The most comprehensive monograph of the world-famous architect Frank Gehry.

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$82.44NZD

Eco-Architecture: 1000 Ideas by 100 Architects

(Hardback)

An informative resource guide and inspiration for designers and their clients focused on the sound practices of contemporary ecological architecture and preservation of the natural landscape.

Public Religion and the Urban Environment: Constructing a River Town

(Hardback)

Nature and the city have most often functioned as opposites within Western culture, a dichotomy that has been reinforced (and sometimes challenged) by religious images. This book argues that cities and natural environments, however, are both connected and continually affected by one another.

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$200.97NZD

Hospital and Healthcare Facility Design

By Richard L. Miller & Earl S. Swensson & J. Todd Robinson(Hardback)

An update of a work that has introduced three generations of students and professionals to the state-of-the-art in creating healing environments.

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$137.33NZD

The Best Design in Hospitality

(Hardback)

"Interior Design" magazine proudly presents "The Best Design in Hospitality, " a must-have for the design community immersed in the culture and those looking for a valuable resource on the best work in hospitality design today. "Interior Design, " which is closely followed by the design community, has created this book as part of its book series. "The Best Design....

Reading Architecture & Culture: Buildings, Spaces and Documents

(Paperback)

Introducing the notion of appreciating buildings as cultural artefacts, this book presents insightful readings by eminent writers which show the power of this approach. Architecture embodies the ideologies involved in its inhabitation, construction, procurement and design. It displays the thinking of the individuals involved, their relationships and their involvement in the cultures in which they lived and worked. In....

The Royal Mews: Official Souvenir Guide

By Hugo Vickers(Paperback)

The official guidebook to the Royal Mews

The Palace of Holyroodhouse: Official Souvernir Guide

By Deborah Clarke(Paperback)

The official guide to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, including plans of the Palace.

Reading Architecture & Culture: Buildings, Spaces and Documents

(Hardback)

Introducing the notion of appreciating buildings as cultural artefacts, this book presents insightful readings by eminent writers which show the power of this approach. Architecture embodies the ideologies involved in its inhabitation, construction, procurement and design. It displays the thinking of the individuals involved, their relationships and their involvement in the cultures in which they lived and worked. In....

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Concrete and Culture: A Material History

By Adrian Forty(Hardback)

Covering Europe, North America, South America and the Far East, Concrete and Culture breaks new ground by studying concrete's effects on culture. The first reflection on the global consequences of concrete, the book offers a new way of looking at our environment over the past one hundred years.