Architecture - General

A condensed version of the Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture, this travel edition is pocket sized and portable, ideal for the holiday or business traveller. Organized geographically and illustrated with global, sub-regional and city maps, the buildings are easily located. The book contains over 1,000 buildings including 50 new projects, each of which is illustrated with a single image and accompanied by a brief description, with addresses, websites and telephone numbers.

Truly far-ranging - both conceptually and geographically - The Future of Architecture Since 1889 is a rich, compelling history that will shape future thinking about this period for years to come. Jean-Louis Cohen, one of today's most distinguished architectural historians and critics, gives an authoritative and compelling account of the twentieth century, tracing an arc from industrialization through computerization, and linking architecture to developments in art, technology, urbanism and critical theory. Encompassing both wel... read more

Behind the iconic images of Australian homesteads, beach houses and the billowing sails of the Sydney Opera House lies a rich and enthralling history of how Australians have responded to natural and urban environments, and in turn shaped Australian culture and society. The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture is the first major work of reference to be published on Australian architecture. This magnificent book documents and analyses Australian architecture and architects from indigenous beginnings to colonial, modern and contemp... read more

Contemporary residential architecture is producing novel, innovative designs showing technical advances in construction. This book provides a comprehensive selection of family residences from all over the world, personalised homes which reflect their owners' needs and preferences.

From the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim, this lively guide explains the key concepts and inventions in architecture clearly and concisely. Exploring the myriad ways in which the built environment is shaped and created, readers will gain a new and informed appreciation for architecture, from the classical orders of Vitruvius Doric, Ionic and Corinthian to the to the most recent contemporary trends. Philip Wilkinson offers expert introductions to the most important architectural movements and styles throughout history, as well as... read more

Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is one of the giants of twentieth-century architecture and design. Born Charles Edouard Jeanneret in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the self-named Le Corbusier was not only the creator of some of the most important and impressive buildings of the last century - Villa Savoye at Poissy, the Chapel of Notre Dame du Haut at Ronchamp, the Parliament Building in Chandigarh, India - he was also an accomplished painter, sculptor, furniture designer, urbanist, and author. His work and social theories continue to be... read more

The must-have almanac to the best-known icons of the world. Describing the monumental visions of civilisations from 2,000 years ago and beyond, Grand Visions details the Tower of Babel and the Biblically noted Walls of Jericho to the Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Giza. With full-colour photographs and detailed research, Waterkeyn paints the picture of the enormity of these visions and their importance to civilisation, both at the time of their creation and today. Witness the genius, skill and power behind some of the worl... read more

A beautiful book combining a multitude of exquisite images of important Minimalist works around the World. 600 pages showing the different ways of how to interpret and express minimalism in interior design and architecture.

Stone, a natural resource available to man throughout history, has been used as a building material bringing together a wide range of characteristics that endow it with great versatility: structural material, decoration, texture and tact.

Owning your own piece of paradise is something that many Australians strive for. From Victorias Great Ocean Road to Queenslands Gold Coast, to Western Australias Cottesloe Beach, the Aussie homeland is a veritable seaside haven. Within Australias Best Beach Houses we have endeavored to show you what we consider to be some of the countrys most outstanding coastal homes, featuring dwellings from some of the premiere architects and building designers in Australia.

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European metropolises like Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, Istanbul or London are fascinating because of their history, the people, and the feeling for life but especially because of the buildings. Architectural details of all epochs and styles are the focus of this book: the window as the eye of the house, balconies as retreats in the midst of the urban din or stairs as the embodiment of change. Aside from their functions, these details lend a building individuality, provide it with a face and determine its appearance. "European Architec... read more

In this tour de force of original cultural history, Paul Koudounaris takes the reader on an unprecedented international tour of macabre and devotional architectural masterpieces in nearly 20 countries. This is the first book to bring together the world's most important charnel sites, ranging from the crypts of the Capuchin monasteries in Italy and the skull-encrusted columns of the ossuary in Evora in Portugal, to the strange tomb of a 1960s wealthy Peruvian nobleman decorated with the exhumed skeletons of his Spanish ancestors. Il... read more

Australians and New Zealanders are drawn to the coast. Whether it's a permanent abode or a simple fibro shack, the sound of the surf and the feel of sand beneath one's feet are perennially appealing. This latest beach house book by Stephen Crafti features 50 architect-designed homes along the coast. From the simple to the monumental, these homes leave a lasting impression. While many of the homes featured in the book are lavishly appointed, others simply frame the spectacular views ahead.

In this follow-up to the design classic "50/60/70 Iconic Australian Houses", Karen McCartney, founding editor of interiors magazine "Inside Out", has compiled a selection of significant examples of Australian houses of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, each brilliantly photographed and with a depth of coverage rarely seen before. Featured architects include Richard Leplastrier, Glenn Murcutt and Wood Marsh. A detailed introduction places the period in social, historical and architectural context, before each of the selected houses is individ... read more

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A beautiful journey in colour to some of the most spectacular and historic houses in Tasmania, filled with surprising stories of the people who inhabit them.

Warm House Cool House simplifies the science behind low-energy housing design...and suggests inspiring and achievable ways to apply energy-efficient methods to new and existing homes. - Jamie Durie We all want to minimise our environmental impact, but we dont always know how. In this new edition of the bestselling Warm House Cool House, respected Australian architect Nick Hollo provides valuable advice, illustrated by more than 100 inspiring contemporary examples of low-energy housing design, to help keep our homes cool in summer a... read more

Grand Designs has been one of Channel 4's most successful series for over 4 years - now for the first time, it moves overseas to combine home-building dreams with the desire to forge a new life abroad. This book covers all the requirements for locating, buying and securing building permission in the countries targeted by most British buyers - Spain, France, Italy and Ireland. Packed full of invaluable pointers - for example, the 5 most common pitfalls for buyers in France, and how planning permission in Italy is generally a case of... read more

This volume brings together the most important essays on and by Frank Lloyd Wright, described by the American Institute of Architects as 'the greatest American architect of all time', as well as providing an overview of the very principles that are at the foundation of great architecture.