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Regional Architectural Styles and Designs
1
Expanded and updated comprehensive guide to architecture.
Includes new sections on neighborhoods and house styles.
Features 600 new photographs and line drawings.
Appendix on 20th and 21st-century construction methods.
Expanded bibliography for further reading and research.
Essential reference for understanding American domestic architecture.
Published since 1984, trusted by enthusiasts nationwide.
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Combines historic preservation with modern design.
Award-winning residences and public environments showcased.
Explores urbanistic perspectives in architecture.
Engages clients in narrative-driven processes.
Celebrates contemporary living through timeless design.
Reflects local stylistic character in each project.
45 years of innovative architectural experience.
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Price Range: $38.99
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Visual journey through historic Los Angeles landscapes
Features stunning black-and-white photography by Arnold Hylen
Explores elegant architecture lost to urban development
Includes original essay providing historical context
New edition with previously unseen photographs
Insights from historian Nathan Marsak included
A perfect gift for history and photography lovers
Price Range: $36.99
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Extensive guide to global architectural styles.
Illustrated with detailed hand-drawn sketches.
Covers historical and contemporary styles.
Includes key architectural elements and terminology.
Essential for architects, designers, and enthusiasts.
Features a glossary and comprehensive bibliography.
Perfect for drawing and architecture studies.
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Price Range: $26.41
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Beautifully illustrated guide to bohemian decorating style.
Insights from design royalty India Hicks.
Explore carefree Caribbean culture in home design.
Ten chapters covering essential decorating principles.
Learn about tablescaping and creating inviting spaces.
Discover warmth and charm of family kitchens.
Encourages repurposing and personal self-expression in decor.
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Price Range: $46.50
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Explores Texas modernism through architectural heritage.
Showcases twenty unique houses across Texas.
Combines sleek design with gritty Texas spirit.
Highlights local materials like stone and wood.
Examines relationship between houses and their sites.
Features influential architects and their lasting legacy.
Perfect for enthusiasts of modern architectural design.
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Price Range: $33.95
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Explores Charleston’s rich historical significance.
Showcases diverse architectural styles and designs.
Features pre-Revolutionary-era dwellings and government buildings.
Highlights stunning Italianate and Greek Revival homes.
Captures beauty of Charleston’s oldest churches.
Offers insights into Charleston's cultural heritage.
Perfect for history and architecture enthusiasts.
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8
Comprehensive guide to classical architecture principles.
Over 300 illustrations enhance understanding of concepts.
Includes detailed instructions for architectural design elements.
Features tables of classical architectural orders.
Written by renowned architect William R. Ware.
Essential resource for architecture students and professionals.
Highlights American Renaissance architectural achievements and legacy.
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9
Discover untold stories behind Chicago's architecture.
Explore modest buildings often overlooked by guidebooks.
Richly detailed history of the Windy City.
Engaging narratives about Chicago's iconic landmarks.
Uncover dramatic human interest angles in architecture.
Ideal for architecture and history enthusiasts alike.
Meticulously researched and compellingly presented guide.
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Price Range: $17.49
10
Showcases 25 stunning California wineries.
Features exquisite architectural photography throughout the book.
Highlights sustainable design practices in winemaking.
Written by acclaimed author Heather Hebert.
Captivating stories behind each winery's unique design.
Celebrates California's rich agricultural heritage and topography.
Perfect for wine enthusiasts and architecture lovers.
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Price Range: $54.17
11
Explore unique Soviet-era bus stop architecture.
Documented across 18,000 miles in 14 countries.
Photographer Christopher Herwig's extensive journey.
Features diverse styles from Brutalism to whimsy.
Comprehensive collection of Soviet bus stop designs.
Previously sold-out limited edition re-released.
Named best photobook of 2014 by Martin Parr.
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12
Highlights 37 architects and 53 exceptional projects.
Explores Japan's unique architectural creativity and sustainability.
Features renowned architects like Tadao Ando and Shigeru Ban.
Connects architecture to Japan's cultural and environmental context.
Discusses the impact of earthquakes on design philosophy.
Compact edition for easy reference and inspiration.
Engaging essay on evolution of Japanese architecture.
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Price Range: $24.25
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Explore vibrant Mexican design aesthetics.
Discover unique homes across diverse regions.
Features bold pigments and vivid patterns.
Includes never-before-published stunning images.
Showcases Aztec, Mayan, and Spanish influences.
Celebrates 40 years of TASCHEN's publishing excellence.
A perfect addition to your art library.
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Explores over a century of Pine Hills history.
Focuses on a 1912 house and its residents.
Reveals mysteries of past lives and stories.
Combines interviews, records, and historical sources.
Highlights value of neighborhood preservation and community.
Captivating narrative blending humor and thoughtfulness.
Celebrates the essence of urban living and place.
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Meticulously crafted boutique hotels in college towns.
Inspired by the glory days of college life.
272 pages of immersive design stories.
Beautifully designed like a college yearbook.
Combines interior design, travel, and culture.
Captures unique community spirit and architecture.
Perfect for design inspiration and wanderlust planning.
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Explores roots of White wealth in America.
Uncovers government policies supporting inequality.
Examines corporate schemes and their impact.
Highlights racist actions fueling White supremacy.
Challenging common beliefs about hard work.
Fully illustrated for an engaging experience.
Compact size for easy reading and sharing.
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Price Range: $18.89
17
Comprehensive biography of trailblazing architect Julia Morgan.
Features over 150 archival and contemporary photographs.
Explores Morgan's pioneering contributions to American architecture.
Highlights her friendship with William Randolph Hearst.
Unpublished letters and diaries provide unique insights.
Inspiring story of resilience and creativity.
Perfect for architecture enthusiasts and feminists alike.
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Price Range: $19.62
18
Insightful account of Yves Saint Laurent Museum's creation.
Documents 1,423 days of design and construction.
Features candid diary-style narrative and illustrations.
Covers process from commission to opening day.
Highlights collaboration with Studio KO architecture firm.
Showcases creativity and fashion in Marrakech.
A tribute to Pierre Bergé's legacy and vision.
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Explains key architectural styles and features.
Covers historical and cultural influences on designs.
Includes elevation drawings for visual clarity.
Organized by periods for easy reference.
New preface and updated content included.
Color illustrations in a larger format.
Essential resource for architecture enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $23.06
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Documents Le Corbusier's Chandigarh architectural project.
Includes furniture designs considered twentieth-century masterpieces.
Features plans, sketches, and maquettes from the project.
Showcases archival and contemporary photographs of Chandigarh.
Explores modernization of India post-independence in 1947.
Highlights collaboration between Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret.
Includes work by renowned photographer Lucien Hervé.
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Price Range: $126.15
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Explores Italy's unique Brutalist architectural style.
Features over 140 exclusive photographs of structures.
Covers buildings from homes to public stadiums.
Documents a five-year journey across Italy.
Analyzes Brutalism's historical and cultural significance.
Showcases the blend of modern and traditional elements.
First comprehensive publication on Italian Brutalism.
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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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Price Range: $3.15
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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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Price Range: $27.14
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Explore exquisite traditional Japanese homes.
Lavish photographs showcase timeless tranquility.
Emphasizes simplicity with natural materials.
Wabi-sabi aesthetic promotes rustic sophistication.
Inspires a return to slower living.
Highlights alternatives to modern architectural trends.
Insights for architects and homeowners alike.
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Price Range: $16.49
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Showcases Kansas City's historic residential architecture.
Features 40 magnificent homes from 1880 to 1930.
Includes archival images and newly commissioned photographs.
Documents influential Kansas Citians and their fortunes.
Accessible text for architectural enthusiasts and scholars.
Highlights unique architectural styles like Beaux Arts.
Third printing available, celebrating enduring architectural beauty.
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Price Range: $52.72
26
Showcases Singapore's ultra-modern sustainable homes.
Features elegant photographs of innovative architecture.
Addresses global environmental, social, and cultural issues.
Highlights 27 projects by top Singaporean architects.
Explores solutions for a livable future.
Focuses on tropical climate adaptability and comfort.
Examines changing demographics and lifestyle needs.
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Price Range: $20.70
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Highlights Wallace Neff's architectural legacy.
Features vintage photographs of his iconic designs.
Explores Neff's influence on Southern California architecture.
Documents a diverse range of architectural styles.
Includes insights from co-author Marc Appleton.
Showcases celebrity clients from Hollywood's golden age.
Part of the Master Architects series.
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Price Range: $60.00
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Explore New York's diverse architectural styles.
Covers history from colonial to modern skyscrapers.
Organized chronologically for easy navigation.
Features iconic and lesser-known buildings alike.
Illustrated with 430 drawings and vintage engravings.
Includes themed walking tour suggestions.
Ideal for natives and tourists exploring the city.
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Over 500 stunning photographs of Korean design.
Explores unique aesthetics of Korean architecture.
Highlights simplicity, moderation, and natural beauty.
Showcases twenty-two exceptional homes and buildings.
Combines traditional and contemporary design elements.
Celebrates Korea's architectural heritage and creativity.
A must-have for design enthusiasts and professionals.
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Richly illustrated history of New York's affordable housing.
Explores public and middle-income housing since the 1920s.
Features archival photos and building portraits.
Contextualizes past efforts in affordable housing development.
Discusses future prospects for subsidized housing solutions.
Essential reading for housing policy debates.
Highlights key people and policies shaping the city.
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