Books - Architecture

The Business of Design debunks the myth that business sense and creative talent are mutually exclusive, showing design professionals that they can pur

This book published by KALEIDOSCOPE is the first retrospective monograph dedicated to the work of Armature Globale, offering a complete survey of the

There’s no two ways about it: life is better by the beach. The salty air, the sound of the waves and, above all, the relaxed way of life. This low-k

Reducing energy use is the single biggest challenge facing architecture today. From the humblest prehistoric hut to the imposing monuments of Rome or

New York Living Rooms is the first instalment in Dominique Nabokov’s holy trinity of interior photography works, re-issued by Apartamento Publishin

Det här är en bok om Göteborg sedd genom stadens byggnader och platser. Här finns en stad att upptäcka, för de som bor här och de som kommer pÃ

From the team at Monocle, a look at some of the coziest and most creative homes around the world. Good homes are places where lives unfold, familie

Gert & Karin Wingårdh bygger Äggdal - falurött med en twist.Vad händer när två arkitekter ska rita ett hem åt sig själva? Kan de komma öv

Nature and architecture have never been more intertwined. As more of the earth's surface is swallowed up by the built environment, architects are incr

An awe-inspiring collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape Living in Nature showcas

We are what we eat, but do you know what you’re eating? As our world becomes increasingly defined by urban structures, exploring inner-city agricult

Ett naturhus är en kretsloppsbyggnad där boningshuset omges av ett växthus. Näring från avloppet tas tillvara i egna odlingar. I nordliga klimat

The German Architectural Annual, edited by the German Architecture Museum (DAM), has been documenting contemporary architectural projects in Germany f

Few people have difficulty conjuring images of modern Scandinavian design, whose influence over the past century has reached around the world. More di

An unrivaled survey of the most exciting contemporary interior design across the globe, curated by the editors of ten international editions of Archit

Architecture influences the way we live and the way we live influences architecture. Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects – Architecture Is a Social Act ex

This survey of the world’s most innovative and successful examples of pre-fabricated homes explores the full range of possibilities, open to anyone

For the Japanese, the concept of design is not limited to functionality or materiality—it is deeply connected with ancient culture and rituals. In t

Boken Bostadsmanifest – 22 krav för framtidens hem samlar 25 forskare och aktivister som vill bidra med att skapa en bostadsmarknad för alla. Dera

The city is an always changing human experiment. But in the last half century, it has changed more than ever before – with little sign of slowing do

The transformation of China in the past three decades has been nothing short of spectacular. Now a cultural and economic player on the world stage, it

Mass urbanization. Population growth. All happening faster than we can build for. As global populations are projected to shift to 80-90% urban in the

Inspired by the early style of Corbusier and ideas on Mediterranean architecture espoused by the likes of Bernard Rudofsky and Josep Lluís Sert, a yo

The time is right for a fresh look at this incomparable sunny city. Longtime Angeleno Tim Street-Porter chronicles the vibrant buildings, coastline, a

Det behöver byggas fler och bättre bostäder. Vad tar vi med oss från tiotalet, vad byggdes, för vem och hur? I den här boken har vi samlat 25 bo

Life Meets Art is an unparalleled behind-the-scenes tour of some of the most fascinating, inspirational and unique home interiors in the world. The li

‘The emphasis that Scandinavians place on the home being a source of happiness and wellbeing is one we identify with. We believe that everyone shoul

Initially created by a group of friends as an online scrapbook, Cabin Porn became an international sensation following the publication of the first vo

Tio byggnader som definierade … är en serie böcker som närmar sig ett decennium genom dess byggnader och platser. Här är tio berättelser från

The Monocle Book of Gentle Living is a handbook to help you think about how to reconnect, make good things happen, to do something you care about and

Openhouse has spent the last six years giving readers a closer look at some of the most extraordinary houses around the globe. In their first book, th

Humans have been building their homes out of wood for thousands of years. Its tactility and warmth has influenced countless architectural movements, d

A breathtaking survey of contemporary homes, each with a deep connection to the landscapes and vistas of the mountains Whether snow-capped, rocky,

Offers dozens of modern architecturally designed homes integrated beautifully in the natural landscape, such as bushland, forests, hills or mountains

Having personal, private, outdoor space is becoming ever-more elusive as urban areas become more crowded due to population growth and development.

Escape and unwind with this breathtaking collection of contemporary homes - each designed with relaxation in mind Packed with the spirit of sanctua

A spectacular celebration of the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe. The Architizer A+Awards represent 2019's best arch

The most in-depth exploration of one of the most important, innovative, and creative architecture practices working today. For the last twenty year

In an extensive but accessible format, City Living presents small-scale contemporary urban residences that prove domesticity can be compact and beauti

A journey through dreamlike landscapes, bizarre buildings, and whimsical interiors floating between reality and fantasy. Oscar Wilde claimed that "pro

In the last decades Western architecture has largely dominated the discourse and the built environment worldwide. Recently architecture firms from non

Swedish Grace är en term som av samtiden myntades för att beteckna nyklassisk svensk design från 1910- och 1920-talen. De mest representativa byggn

For those who crave the tranquility of nature, fifty houses selected from around the world with the most ecologically sustainable and innovative break

Le Corbusier is a Modernist icon whose buildings and theories have influenced structures the world over. Now you can create ten of his most important

A curated collection of Postmodern architecture in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity. This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from

The acclaimed exploration of the iconic ‘park in the sky' in New York that reshaped global perceptions of urban space - back in print. Since open

A stunning journey through the world's most dramatic and inspiring black architecture - now in a cool, compact new format. In this sleek, stylish a

Step into innovative little gardens of Eden created on small terraces and city rooftops, as well as out in the suburbs and countryside. As our lifesty

In the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know - architects No one appreciates

A reinvigoration of an architectural classic. Added projects provide insight into the ever-developing world of container architecture. An expanded rep

Three hundred years ago, intellectuals of the European Enlightenment constructed a mythology of technology. Influenced by a confluence of humanism,

The life of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) was full of complexity and contradictions. As a young man he joined the Catalonian nationalist movement and wa

In 1930, Gunnar Asplund, together with Sigurd Lewerentz, were contracted by The Swedish Society of Crafts and Design to make a boardroom in the buildi

Whether it's a kitchen appliance or an elegant piece of furniture, great design combines form and function to make everyday life more enjoyable, aesth

'Would they still call me a diva if I were a man?' asked Zaha Hadid, challenging as she did so more than a century of stereotypes about female archite

Designs for Different Futures records the concrete ideas and abstract dreams of designers, artists, academics, and scientists exploring how design mig

Women designers have made an immense contribution to our shared material culture and built environment. However, while several pioneers have achieved

Initially created by a group of friends as an online scrapbook, Cabin Porn became an international sensation following the publication of the first vo

In a climate that ranges from cold, dark and unforgiving to endless sun and crystalline skies, the homes of the Nordic countries are lifted by ever-ch

The Short Story of Architecture is a new and innovative guide to the subject of architecture that explores 50 key buildings, from the Great Pyramids t