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Paperback. This highly original and sophisticated look at architecture helps us to understand the cultural significance of the buildings that surround us. It avoids the traditional style-spotting approach in favour of giving an idea of what it is about buildings that moves us, and what it is that makes them important artistically and culturally. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 144 pages, 25 halftones. BIC Classification: AMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 112 x 7. Weight in Grams: 114.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192801791
ISBN
9780192801791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.50

Hardcover. Experiencing architecture means seeing architecture. Certain aspects and contexts of the perception of architecture can best be explained by means of images. This is the idea upon which this book is based. Num Pages: 280 pages, 150 Colour. BIC Classification: AMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 284 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1946.
Publisher
Niggli Verlag Switzerland
Number of pages
280
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9783721208313
ISBN
9783721208313
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.03
€ 57.06

Hardcover. From Frank Gehry to Split Ogees, an Essential Guide to Building Styles and Materials. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AM. .
Publisher
FW MEDIA
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440590078
ISBN
9781440590078
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.87

Paperback. The international practice GRAFT is known for its experimental and interdisciplinary designs as well as for its strong social commitment. This publication documents projects characteristic of this social responsibility portraying architecture as an active tool for driving the development of places worth living in. Num Pages: 240 pages, 250 colour illustrations, 250 farb. Abb. BIC Classification: AMB; AMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 176 x 236 x 20. Weight in Grams: 708.
Publisher
Birkhauser
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783035610239
ISBN
9783035610239
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.04

Paperback. An examination of the architectural world and its theories since the late 1960s in the context of social and political issues. It looks at a broad survey of buildings, but focuses on specific "megaprojects" as examples for discussion. It also considers the work of lesser-known designers. Series: World of Art S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 166 illustrations, 40 in colour. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; AM; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500202944
ISBN
9780500202944
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 90 black & white halftones, 17 colour illustrations, 54 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; AMCR; AMX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 195 x 14. Weight in Grams: 604.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415561877
ISBN
9780415561877
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.09

Hardcover. * Provides an overview of the history of European and American architecture and design, using both historical and contemporary sources. * Brings together the best scholarship on the subject, creating a new canon for teaching purposes by introducing a thematic approach. Editor(s): Harrison-Moore, Abigail; Rowe, Dorothy. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Art History S. Num Pages: 544 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 189 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1132.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405115308
ISBN
9781405115308
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 182.16

Paperback. * Provides an overview of the history of European and American architecture and design, using both historical and contemporary sources. * Brings together the best scholarship on the subject, creating a new canon for teaching purposes by introducing a thematic approach. Editor(s): Harrison-Moore, Abigail; Rowe, Dorothy. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Art History S. Num Pages: 544 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 247 x 34. Weight in Grams: 932.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405115315
ISBN
9781405115315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.14

Paperback. This collection brings together the essays of avant-garde theorist and architect, Bernard Tschumi, from 1975-1990. These essays develop themes in contemporary theory as they relate the actual making of architecture, attempting to realign the discipline with late-20th-century world culture. Num Pages: 278 pages, 59. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; 3JJPN; AMA; DNF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd United States
Number of pages
278
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262700603
ISBN
9780262700603
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 37.55

Hardback. Essays for Eric Fernie. 430 pages, 177, 177 black and white. Editor(s): Franklin, Jill A.; Heslop, T. A.; Stevenson, Christine. Essays centred on the methods, pleasures, and pitfalls of architectural interpretation. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: AMA. Dimension: 252 x 181 x 34. Weight: 1258.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843837817
ISBN
9781843837817
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 170.40

paperback. From monumental cathedrals to simple parish churches, perhaps as many as 100,000 churches and civic buildings were constructed in Mexico during the viceregal or colonial period (1535-1821). This book provides an overview of Mexican colonial architecture and its attendant sculpture. Num Pages: 279 pages, 172 halftones, 20 line drawings, 5 maps. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
279
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292752108
ISBN
9780292752108
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.97

Hardback. This book looks beyond political structures and towards a reconsideration of the interactions between the rural and the urban; an analysis of the relationships between architecture, culture and power; and an examination of the region's multiple geographies. Editor(s): Blessing, Patricia; Goshgarian, Rachel. Num Pages: 312 pages, 64 black and white, 16 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AMV; AMX; HBJF1; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172. .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474411295
ISBN
9781474411295
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.80
€ 121.20

Paperback. A series of portraits which examine the minority quarters of six Mediterranean cities - Fez, Marrakesh, Trani, Tangier, Palermo, and Istanbul. It also examines the everyday experiences that shaped physical space, such as family life, the economy, interactions with the rest of the city, and relations with state authorities. Editor(s): Bertagnin, Mauro. Num Pages: 200 pages, 50 colour photos, 25 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 1HBM; AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 167 x 12. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781934510063
ISBN
9781934510063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.27

Paperback. Exploring the related cultural forms of architecture and literature in the modern era Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Michigan Press United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472051717
ISBN
9780472051717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.88

Paperback. This book brings together a diverse range of exemplary architectural projects from across the globe. Carefully selected and examined by a team of experts, these projects demonstrate innovative approaches that respond to the challenges and potentials of contemporary conditions and contexts. Editor(s): Mostafavi, Mohsen. Num Pages: 344 pages, 215. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Lars Muller Publishers Switzerland
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9783037785232
ISBN
9783037785232
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 37.03

Hardback. Num Pages: 496 pages, 118 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816643042
ISBN
9780816643042
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.87

Paperback. Architecture and the Canadian Fabric traces how culture and politics have influenced, and been influenced by, Canadian architecture from first contact to the postmodern era. Editor(s): Windsor-Liscombe, Rhodri. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; AMX; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774819404
ISBN
9780774819404
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages, 172 illus., 16 in color. BIC Classification: 1HBL; 3JJF; 3JJG; AMC; HBJH; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6466 x 4531. .
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295741413
ISBN
9780295741413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.12

Hardcover. A comprehensive overview of the architectural and urban transformations that took place across the British Empire between the seventeenth and mid-twentieth centuries, exploring the built heritage of Britain's former colonial empire as a fundamental part of how we negotiate our postcolonial identities. Editor(s): Bremner, G. A. Series: Oxford History of the British Empire Companion Series. Num Pages: 496 pages, numerous black and white figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: AMX; HBLL; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 33. Weight in Grams: 896.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198713326
ISBN
9780198713326
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.35

Hardback. The period following the Mexican Revolution was characterized by unprecedented artistic experimentation. This book examines the interdependence of modern architecture in Mexico and the socio-political and ideological issues of this period, as well as the interchanges between post-revolutionary architects and the artistic avant-gardes. Series: Roger Fullington Series in Architecture. Num Pages: 255 pages, 129 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 217 x 23. Weight in Grams: 993.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780292721951
ISBN
9780292721951
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.32

Hardcover. The observer-designer-theorists who analyzed the Las Vegas strip as an archetype in "Learning from Las Vegas" now turn their iconoclastic vision onto their own remarkable partnership and the rule-breaking architecture it has spawned for this fascinating retrospective of their life work. Series: The William E. Massey Sr. Lectures in the History of American Civilization. Num Pages: 288 pages, 400 colour & b/w illus. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 233 x 16. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674015715
ISBN
9780674015715
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.37

Hardcover. Spencer Fung's inspiration and ideas can strike at any moment, and often the smallest thing impels him to capture it on paper. Whether designing houses, restaurants, hotels, furniture or lighting, he starts by hand, creating miniature works of art, which he then develops into scale perspective drawings, exploring space, structure and detail. Num Pages: 160 pages, 4-colour. BIC Classification: AMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 302 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1120.
Publisher
Clearview
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908337320
ISBN
9781908337320
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 31.19

Paperback. Polemics and reflections on how to bridge the gap between what architecture actually is and what architects want it to be. Num Pages: 272 pages, 23 b&w illus. BIC Classification: AMA; AMD; AMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262518789
ISBN
9780262518789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.52

Paperback. Explains the essentials of architecture. This book covers highlights of architectural history, from Great Pyramids to Frank Gehry's Guggenheim museum in Bilbao. Num Pages: 336 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 188 x 19. Weight in Grams: 538.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764553967
ISBN
9780764553967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.86

Paperback. This volume describes Hassan Fathy's plan for building the village of New Gourna, near Luxor, Egypt, without the use of more modern and expensive materials such as steel and concrete. Series: Phoenix Books. Num Pages: 363 pages, 133 halftones. BIC Classification: 1HBE; AMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
363
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226239163
ISBN
9780226239163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.06

hardcover. In this illustrated volume, John Beldon Scott traces the history of the Turin Shroud, focusing especially on the black marble and structure Guarini designed to house and exhibit it. Exploring the mystique of this enigmatic relic, this work also investigates its display and purpose. Num Pages: 496 pages, 16 colour plates, 184 halftones, 16 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1DST; AM; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 314 x 227 x 37. Weight in Grams: 2228.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780226743165
ISBN
9780226743165
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 158.91

Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, 23 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; AMA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784537937
ISBN
9781784537937
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.42
€ 124.23

Paperback. Presents 40 case studies of detailing on the construction projects. Featuring over 150 color drawings and photos, this title includes detailing case studies from the UK, on big and small architectural projects. It is suitable for the professional architects. Num Pages: 222 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 216 x 11. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780080965352
ISBN
9780080965352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.38

Paperback. The fastest way to grasp the key concepts of architecture Series: In Minutes. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 134 x 127 x 30. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784296032
ISBN
9781784296032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.16

Paperback. This work presents a photographic history of the architecture of New York State from the 19th century onwards. Many different styles are recorded including villas, mansions and office blocks. Num Pages: 220 pages, 80 photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AJC; AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 217 x 12. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815603092
ISBN
9780815603092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.20

Hardcover. Num Pages: 480 pages, 330 black & white illustrations, 220 colour illustrations, 330 schw.-w. u. 220 farb. Abb. BIC Classification: AMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 170 x 240. .
Publisher
Birkhauser Switzerland
Number of pages
480
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9783035611380
ISBN
9783035611380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.87
€ 70.02

Hardcover. Based on the author's thesis (Princeton University, 2006). Num Pages: 256 pages, 147 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 203 x 20. Weight in Grams: 825.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813937724
ISBN
9780813937724
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.96

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822353089
ISBN
9780822353089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 177 pages, illustrations (some colour). BIC Classification: AMB; AMK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 272 x 15. Weight in Grams: 844.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Madison Books, Inc United States
Number of pages
177
Condition
New
SKU
V9780966095517
ISBN
9780966095517
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.75

Hardcover. Starting with the dawn of human society, through early civilizations, to the pre-Columbian American tribes, Architecture of First Societies: A Global Perspective traces the different cultural formations that developed in various places throughout the world to form the built environment. Num Pages: 672 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: AMX; HD; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 276 x 40. Weight in Grams: 2336.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
672
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118142103
ISBN
9781118142103
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.00

Hardback. Covering various regions of Italy, and periods of Italian architecture, this book examines over 70 of Italy's important architectural landmarks. It describes the features, functions, and historical importance of each structure. It also offers lists of entries by location, architectural style, and time period, and a general bibliography. Series: Reference Guides to National Architecture. Num Pages: 288 pages, 60 illustrations (b&w). BIC Classification: 1DST; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 626.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313320866
ISBN
9780313320866
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.73

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps. BIC Classification: AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 267 x 15. Weight in Grams: 921.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780820346120
ISBN
9780820346120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 36.69

Hardcover. The first interdisciplinary study of Russia s response to ruins" Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875806518
ISBN
9780875806518
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.58

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 126 color & 175 B&W and sepia images. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; AMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 279 x 14. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764325717
ISBN
9780764325717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 24.61

Paperback. Rome is where the history of European architecture was written. This book includes an alphabetical index and detailed maps, whose information does not just immediately illustrate the historical picture, but also makes it possible to choose a personal route through history. It also includes key buildings of each period and other major works. Editor(s): Grundmann, Stefan. Num Pages: 384 pages, 435 b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: 1DST; AM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 906.
Publisher
Edition Axel Menges Germany
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9783936681161
ISBN
9783936681161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 23.51