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1
Explores New Orleans' unique architectural landscape.
Richly illustrated with stunning photography.
Insights into urban design and resilience.
Highlights the city's battle against nature.
Captures New Orleans' vibrant spirit and culture.
Perfect for architecture and travel enthusiasts.
A journey through a city with soul.
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Explore vibrant design trends from Yucatán.
Experience Mérida’s charming Spanish colonial architecture.
Showcases stylish retreats and unique residences.
Features renowned designers and architects’ works.
Blend of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary furnishings.
Beautiful outdoor spaces for entertaining and relaxation.
Ideal resource for design enthusiasts and aficionados.
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Price Range: $34.18
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Comprehensive documentation of Geoffrey Bawa's architectural journey.
Features influential works and iconic buildings worldwide.
600 photographs and illustrations, enhancing visual experience.
Explores Bawa's harmonious blend of local traditions.
Includes a complete chronology of his projects.
Reflects on Bawa's life and architectural philosophy.
Essential for architecture enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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Showcases iconic mid-century modern architecture.
Features homes by renowned architects and designers.
Includes original photography of stunning residences.
Highlights Palm Springs' rich architectural history.
Profiles notable homes like the Kaufmann House.
Offers a guide to modernist furnishing stores.
Captures the allure of a legendary destination.
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Explores architecture of sixty-two stunning country houses.
Features seven centuries of architectural styles.
Includes over four hundred vivid illustrations.
Offers insights into design and historical context.
Insights from leading British architectural historians included.
Access to many private homes and gardens.
Highlights influence on American country houses.
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Price Range: $83.50
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Comprehensive history of Mexican art and architecture.
Explores five centuries of artistic evolution.
Beautifully integrated illustrations enhance the text.
Covers diverse media including painting and sculpture.
Highlights contributions of renowned and lesser-known artists.
Addresses crucial issues of race, class, and gender.
Shows influence of Mexican artists globally.
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Explores Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.
Features over three hundred stunning color photographs.
Highlights renowned architects and their iconic homes.
Showcases unique elements like wrought-iron grilles.
Captures the essence of Southern California living.
Offers a lavish portrait of exquisite house designs.
Perfect for architecture and design enthusiasts alike.
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Price Range: $39.20
8
Stunning architecture coffee table book by Diane Keaton.
Explores Southern California’s romantic historic homes.
Features exclusive photographs of Spanish-style architecture.
Compact and affordable size for home décor.
Showcases California Mission and Spanish Colonial styles.
Includes Diane Keaton’s former home in Beverly Hills.
Perfect for interior decorating and home design enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $45.00
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Insight into Korean traditional homes and interiors.
Written by expert faculty in housing design.
Focus on space planning and furniture arrangement.
Explores nature's influence on traditional house design.
Covers upper-class houses from the Chosun dynasty.
Highlights interior colors, patterns, and styles.
Comprehensive resource for design enthusiasts and scholars.
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Explores unique Key West architectural styles.
Highlights historical significance of local residences.
Showcases restoration of charming, vintage homes.
Features iconic houses of famous literary figures.
Illustrates economic shifts reflected in architecture.
Captures the essence of tropical island living.
Perfect for architecture and history enthusiasts.
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Explores diverse handbuilt shelters worldwide.
Features unique architectural styles and techniques.
Showcases inspiring builders and their creations.
Includes stunning photography from global locations.
Illuminates influence from previous works.
Encourages sustainable and creative building practices.
A valuable resource for architecture enthusiasts.
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Explores Philippine ancestral houses' architectural legacy.
Showcases Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and Pampanga provinces.
Features over 200 stunning, rarely seen interiors.
Highlights unique blend of international architectural styles.
Tells intimate stories of sugar baron patrons.
Winner of Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
A must-have for architecture and history enthusiasts.
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Explores iconic Santa Fe architectural styles.
Highlights local stone and adobe construction techniques.
Showcases traditional Navajo weaving and crafts.
Features vibrant folk art from the region.
Illustrates hand-carved furnishings unique to Santa Fe.
Provides insights into local design inspirations.
Perfect for architecture and design enthusiasts.
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Explore hacienda architecture in Mexico and U.S.
Over 250 stunning photographs showcase diverse designs.
Traditional and modern styles illustrate architectural evolution.
Preserving historical homes as inns and attractions.
Rich color palettes and natural materials highlighted.
Inspiration for homeowners, designers, and architects worldwide.
Experience the charm of Spanish colonial design.
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Stunning photographs showcase Cuba's architectural diversity.
Insightful commentary on historical significance and styles.
A comprehensive reference for architects and historians.
Explores early to modern architectural treasures.
Highlights preservation efforts across the island.
Accessible to travelers and enthusiasts alike.
Practical paperback for easy reading and transport.
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Explore Mediterranean architecture's timeless beauty.
Discover holistic design principles in residential interiors.
Blend traditional features with contemporary elements.
Connect indoor and outdoor living spaces seamlessly.
Showcase conversions of old buildings into modern homes.
Celebrate local culture through Mediterranean design aesthetics.
Inspire a sense of home and comfort globally.
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Stunning collection of modern barndominium floor plans.
Customizable designs for various lifestyles and needs.
Open-concept layouts maximize space and flow.
Smart storage solutions for efficient living.
Blends rustic and modern styles seamlessly.
Practical advice for builders and permits included.
Inspire your dream home with creative ideas.
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Explore Key West's diverse architectural styles.
Featuring twenty-two unique residences and gardens.
Engaging stories from homeowners and designers.
Full-color photographs showcase vibrant interiors.
Reflects the island's quirky, relaxed atmosphere.
Contributions from artists, writers, and political figures.
Preserves and extends Key West's distinctive legacy.
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19
Explores Borromini's genius in Baroque architecture.
First comprehensive English survey of his work.
Authored by renowned art historian Anthony Blunt.
Analyzes Borromini's unique architectural style.
Highlights innovative designs and spatial effects.
Charts his career and significant commissions.
Combines creativity with intellectual geometry.
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Explores Chicago's mid-century architectural innovations.
Highlights influential architects and builders of the era.
Showcases residential designs that shaped American homes.
Features insights from leading architectural scholars.
Includes stunning photographs of iconic houses.
Examines the impact of design competitions.
Perfect for architecture enthusiasts and historians alike.
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Price Range: $22.66
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Breathtaking photographs of Caribbean great houses.
Explores English island architectural styles and designs.
Features unique antique and colonial furniture collections.
Showcases terraced gardens and walled courtyards.
Highlights lifestyle of affluent Caribbean planters.
Covers islands from Antigua to Dominica.
Transform your home with tropical design inspiration.
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22
Features influential writings by Gustavo Giovannoni.
First-time English translations of essential texts.
Highlights urban conservation and historic city appreciation.
Includes thirty selected readings with original illustrations.
Organized into six key conservation theory concepts.
Insights into urban building and context respect.
Critical anthology for modern urban conservation efforts.
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Price Range: $75.00
23
An exploration of Spanish Colonial architecture.
Features works of architects Craig and McLaughlin.
Showcases iconic Santa Barbara homes.
Highlights whitewashed stucco and wood-beamed ceilings.
Celebrates mystery and romance in design.
Recognizes influential architects’ impact on architecture.
Unveils underappreciated architectural heritage of Santa Barbara.
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Richly illustrated exploration of American barn architecture.
Celebrates the preservation of vanishing cultural landmarks.
Insights from leading barn historians and preservationists.
Details evolution from historic structures to modern adaptations.
Showcases successful barn restoration and repurposing efforts.
Highlights the significance of barns in American culture.
Accompanies PBS series Barnstruck for deeper understanding.
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Explores early Christian meeting spaces in Roman homes.
Challenges perceptions of Christians as place-bound people.
Maps early texts to archaeological Roman data.
Reveals homes as sacred sites for Christian communities.
Examines interplay of domestic cult and Christian rituals.
Questions identity and ritual practices in early Christianity.
Highlights ritual enactment in constructing sacred spaces.
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Showcases iconic Spanish-style architecture in California.
Features 21 historically significant private homes.
Stunning color photography captures architectural details.
Highlights rich Spanish, Mexican, and southwestern influences.
Narratives reveal history and design influences.
Includes famous homes like Casa Pacifica and Adamson House.
Explores two phases of Spanish revival architecture.
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Explores thermal qualities in building design.
Emphasizes cultural associations with thermal environments.
Discusses archetypes like baths and gardens.
Critiques reliance on mechanical heating systems.
Advocates for passive solar energy solutions.
Encourages new dimensions in architectural experiences.
Offers ideas for sustainable thermal design alternatives.
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Explores remote villages in seven West African countries.
Focuses on unique vernacular architecture and artisanship.
Features over 500 captivating photographs and commentary.
Highlights practical building methods adapted to local environments.
Celebrates community life and cultural heritage.
Showcases the beauty of people and landscapes.
Written by award-winning architects Steven and Cathi House.
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Price Range: $65.00
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Comprehensive guide to vernacular buildings in San Antonio.
Highlights multicultural heritage of Texas Hill Country.
Includes interpretive essays and detailed building descriptions.
Features contributions from notable architectural historians.
Illustrated with photographs and architectural renderings.
Discusses preservation challenges of cultural heritage.
Explores German settlements in Central Texas.
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Explores innovative sustainable architecture practices.
Highlights Samuel Mockbee's impactful design philosophy.
Features various community projects in Alabama.
Focuses on hands-on student learning experiences.
Utilizes salvaged materials for cost-effective building.
Addresses social issues through architectural solutions.
Recognized by major media outlets and publications.
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