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In-depth Exploration of Architectural Criticism
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Design your own house and community.
Over 250 design patterns for various buildings.
Guidance for construction and planning processes.
Collaborate with neighbors to improve your environment.
Radical approach to architecture and building design.
Patterns address specific design challenges effectively.
Intended for both professionals and everyday users.
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Beloved treatise since 1958, inspiring many disciplines.
Explores intimate spaces and their poetic significance.
Rich imagery evokes dreams and cherished memories.
Features foreword by Mark Z. Danielewski.
Introduction by philosopher Richard Kearney included.
Part of Penguin Classics' esteemed literature collection.
Authoritative text enhanced by scholarly insights.
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Explores architectural theory and its historical roots.
Critiques contemporary architecture's failure to connect with humanity.
Introduces a timeless way of building principles.
Encourages harmony between society and architectural design.
Focuses on ancient methods still relevant today.
Part of the Center for Environmental Structure series.
Promotes buildings that resonate with nature and culture.
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Timeless wisdom from visionary Buckminster Fuller.
Explores sustainable solutions for humanity's challenges.
Originally published in 1969, now reissued.
Includes commentary by Fuller’s grandson, Jaime Snyder.
Addresses critical global issues and innovations.
Encourages a design revolution in thought.
Accessible insights into Fuller's intellectual universe.
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Explores timeless architecture principles by Christopher Alexander.
Challenges modern architectural ideas and practices.
Connects building design with human experience and society.
Includes illustrations in supplementary PDF for better understanding.
Masterfully narrated by Mike Fraser for immersive experience.
First time available in audio format.
Produced by independent publisher Echo Point Books.
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Explores 90 unique Soviet-era architectural buildings.
Showcases the fourth age of Soviet architecture.
Highlights diversity amidst a chaotic architectural landscape.
Features innovative designs beyond traditional modernism.
Includes structures inspired by cosmic and Suprematist themes.
Celebrated as the architectural book of the year.
Documents an extraordinary period before the USSR's collapse.
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Comprehensive study of Russian architecture in English.
Includes 80 new full-page color illustrations.
New Prologue and photographic essay included.
Explores architectural traditions from early medieval to present.
Documents influences from east and west.
Divided into four detailed historical parts.
Valuable cultural history for scholars and general audiences.
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Explores architecture's impact on feelings and memories.
Combines architecture critique with cognitive neuroscience insights.
Highlights importance of well-designed, healthy environments.
Addresses urban growth and construction challenges by 2050.
Advocates for designs that meet human needs.
Features over 100 stunning color photographs.
Calls for a rethinking of our built environments.
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Collection of influential architectural manifestoes.
Chronological order from 1903 to 1963.
Includes works from renowned architects and movements.
Explores diverse styles and philosophies in architecture.
Documents reveal differing attitudes and temperaments.
Includes complete texts of most manifestoes.
Highlights revolutionary ideas and principles in design.
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Explores America's decline in man-made landscapes.
Highlights the impact of car-centric lifestyles.
Offers humorous prose on urban decay.
Calls for reinvention of communities and spaces.
Encourages civic art and public virtue revival.
Discusses economic and social costs of sprawl.
A wake-up call for future urban planning.
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Explore 6,000 years of architectural history.
Beautifully illustrated with stunning photography and CGI.
In-depth analysis of architectural periods and styles.
Profiles of innovative "green" architectural practices.
Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.
Key architects and significant buildings featured.
Perfect for architecture enthusiasts and learners.
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Explores architecture across cultures and centuries.
Written by esteemed architectural author Witold Rybczynski.
Examines social, technological, and economic influences.
Covers iconic buildings like Hagia Sophia and Alhambra.
Highlights human desire for order and beauty.
Firm opinions rooted in thorough scholarship.
Ideal for architecture enthusiasts and casual readers.
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Explores the boundary between real and virtual architecture.
Presents experimental architecture and design projects.
Showcases resolved and developing architectural works.
Includes critical essays from notable architectural theorists.
Examines cultural and social contexts of contemporary architecture.
Expands knowledge within architectural disciplines.
Highlights innovative media logics influencing design practices.
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Celebration of New York's unique architectural landscape.
Explores the concept of "culture of congestion."
Analyzes Manhattan's evolution through historical episodes.
Features vibrant illustrations and quirky archival images.
Interprets architecture's dynamic relationship with urban culture.
Highlights iconic landmarks like Central Park and Rockefeller Center.
A must-read for architecture and city enthusiasts.
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Pocket-sized primer for architecture enthusiasts.
Decodes styles and symbols of religious buildings.
Covers churches, abbeys, chapels, and monasteries.
Organized by architectural elements like windows and domes.
Includes historical and geographical architectural influences.
Illustrated with engravings and line drawings.
Essential for tourists and churchgoers alike.
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Explore methods for imagining future scenarios.
Shape futures through creative communication.
Over 500 illustrations enhancing reader understanding.
Case studies from diverse global contexts.
Tools for designers and decision-makers alike.
Foreword by expert Riel Miller.
Shift design focus to strategic future thinking.
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Foundational text in architectural history.
Influenced renowned architects like Michelangelo and Palladio.
Covers principles of symmetry, harmony, and proportion.
Offers insights into Roman construction techniques.
Explores environmental impact on architectural design.
Timeless reference for modern architecture enthusiasts.
Engaging narrative beyond technical instruction.
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Price Range: $12.90
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Explore imaginative future scenarios through design.
Transform design from aesthetics to strategic thinking.
Over 500 illustrations enhance understanding of concepts.
Global case studies provide real-world insights.
Methods and tools for tangible scenario development.
Foreword by renowned expert Riel Miller.
Encourages activism and decision-making for better futures.
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Conversations with leading architects on museum design.
Features iconic and emerging architectural voices.
Explores the future of museum architecture today.
Follows the acclaimed 'Future of the Museum' volume.
Insights from cultural strategy advisor András Szántó.
Engages diverse perspectives in museum evolution.
Addresses changes in art museum structural concepts.
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Exquisite photographs of Scarpa's architectural designs.
Elegant volume showcasing modern architectural mastery.
Integrates ancient and modern architectural elements beautifully.
Focus on craftsmanship and environmental sensitivity.
Balanced views from supporters and critics included.
Over 200 stunning photographs with insightful descriptions.
Explores Scarpa's lasting legacy in architecture.
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Explore over 100 architectural highlights in Chicago.
Perfect for self-guided walking tours.
Updated third edition with expanded content.
Includes detailed maps and architectural glossary.
Features campus architecture from renowned architects.
Discover iconic buildings from Michigan Avenue to Loop.
Includes 163 illustrations for visual reference.
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Comprehensive overview of 5,000 years of architecture.
Includes contemporary architectural developments and trends.
Expanded focus on non-Western cultures and influences.
New drawings and maps by Francis D.K. Ching.
Updated companion website with digital learning tools.
Organized along a global timeline for easy navigation.
Essential resource for architecture enthusiasts and students.
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Profiles eight influential contemporary architects.
Features over 500 captivating illustrations.
Engaging, colloquial tone reflecting Moneo's insights.
Analyzes theoretical positions and design contributions.
Combines architectural critique with personal perspectives.
Accessible for both students and professionals alike.
Explores modern architecture's critical advancements and innovations.
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Comprehensive overview of 18th and 19th-century architecture.
Explores diversity amid social and political upheaval.
Examines functional and expressive architectural innovations.
Focuses on architectural design and historical theories.
In-depth coverage of significant buildings and contexts.
Situates architecture within local and European frameworks.
Breaks away from traditional building lists approach.
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Explores radical architectural education post-World War II.
Challenges conventional assumptions about architecture.
Documents transformative learning experiments in architecture.
Highlights decolonization and Bauhaus pedagogy adaptations.
Focuses on inclusive design for all bodies.
Details women's involvement in the built environment.
Raises questions about architecture's future role.
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Explores architecture's sensory experiences and impacts.
Classic architectural theory since its 1996 debut.
Challenges predominance of sight in design.
Considers implications of digital imagery on architecture.
Highlights importance of all five senses in space.
Offers insights into existential experience and place.
Essential reading for architecture students and enthusiasts.
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Timeless exploration of domestic spaces and memories.
Philosophical treatise combines poetry, art, and consciousness.
Influential work for architects, writers, and psychologists.
New edition features insights from Mark Z. Danielewski.
Introduction by renowned philosopher Richard Kearney.
Classic literature from Penguin's esteemed publishing legacy.
Invites readers to reflect on their intimate spaces.
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Explores writing's role in architectural design.
Includes over 50 vibrant color images.
Features new chapter on online communication strategies.
Covers critical reading and proposal responses.
Guides on writing project descriptions and theses.
Offers resources for client communications and evaluations.
Supports transition from student to professional practice.
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First book on South Side's architectural heritage.
Features stunning color photographs by Lee Bey.
Documents sixty overlooked architectural sites.
Highlights works by prominent and pioneering architects.
Challenges negative narratives about the South Side.
Appeals to architecture lovers and Chicago enthusiasts.
Showcases beauty in often-ignored neighborhoods.
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Celebrates Carlo Scarpa's architectural genius and vision.
Features 250 illustrations of Scarpa's iconic works.
Includes notable structures like Castelvecchio Museum.
Essays by renowned architects and critics included.
Explores Scarpa's innovative use of materials and light.
Highlights his influence on contemporary architectural design.
A must-have for architecture enthusiasts and students.
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