Architecture - History - General

The dramatic split of the Hopi community of Orayvi in 1906 had lasting consequences not only for the people of Third Mesa but also for the very buildings around which they centered their lives. This book examines architectural and other effects of that split,...

Author: Margaret CrawfordISBN-10: 0860916952ISBN-13: 9780860916956Publisher: VersoLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/17/1996Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.49lbsSize: 8.84h x 7.82w x 0.71d

Author: Joan Busquets, Dingliang YangISBN-10: 1939621542ISBN-13: 9781939621542Publisher: Applied Research & DesignLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2017Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.05lbsSize: 10.80h x 10.90w x 0.60d

About the BookFOR CHENNAI LOVERS AND HISTORY BUFFS, THIS IS A MUST- READ TO GET TO KNOW THE CITY AND ITS EVOLUTION CLOSELY.After years abroad - punctuated by occasional visits to a Madras remembered as a leisurely but gracious town of conservative people and...

A retrospective on the influential career of Argentinian architect Jorge Silvetti. Jorge Silvetti looks back on a long career as both a designing architect and as an architectural teacher and theoretician. Born in Argentina, he was one of the founding members of Arquitectos Asociados,...

Author: Tom SpaldingISBN-10: 1782050191ISBN-13: 9781782050193Publisher: Cork University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/20/2025Pages: 384Format: Hardcover

By the end of the twentieth century, US architecture and engineering firms held more capital than entire countries, employed more people than were housed in most cities, and rented offices in more nations than comprised the UN. Within them, architects were designing not single...

By the end of the twentieth century, US architecture and engineering firms held more capital than entire countries, employed more people than were housed in most cities, and rented offices in more nations than comprised the UN. Within them, architects were designing not single...

Situated at the crossroads of the foreign and the vernacular, Quito-the capital of Ecuador, with its world-famous yet understudied built environment-stands as a testament to architectural in-betweenness. This book interweaves history and theory to explore how near and far influences have shaped its unique...

A highly original exploration of the history of architecture in relation to fish, shedding light on the connection between marine environments and terrestrial landscapes. Architecture Follows Fish is set in the North Atlantic, and its protagonist is fish. In this book author and architect...

Welcome to the captivating world of "Mystery Dots Lines Spirals Hidden Pictures Great Ancient Wonders," where imagination meets intricate design to bring forth an enthralling coloring experience unlike any other. Dive into a realm where ancient wonders and artistic expression converge, inviting you on...

A volume of original essays by 10 preeminent scholars invited to think through a rich corpus on cities, empires, images, and archaeological sites produced by the distinguished architectural historian Zeynep Çelik. Awarded the prestigious 2019 Giorgio Della Vida medal for excellence in Islamic studies...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The small sabil-kuttab (a charitable foundation particular to Cairo that combines a public water dispensary with a Quranic school) built in 1760 opposite the venerated Sayida Zeinab Mosque is almost unique in Cairo: it is one of only two dedicated by a reigning Ottoman...

This fascinating book describes the excavation and preservation of three early Roman villas in Egypt's ancient port city of Alexandria. Chronicling the work of the Polish Archaeological Mission in Alexandria, Villa of the Birds is an engaging and informative account of how these ancient...

Dutch architect and planner Cornelis van Eesteren served as president of CIAM, the Congrès International d'Architecture Moderne, from 1930 to 1947. His tenure there was steady and influential, but has been little studied, as the rise of Team 10 and then CIAM itself as...

A veritable film on paper, this catalog has been designed to re-create this innovative installation by Peter Greenaway. At the Shanghai World Expo 2010, 30,000 visitors walked through an experiment in 'architectural cinema' that magically transported the audience to countless Italian towns in only...

Working towards the melding of her artistic work with architecture, Cristina Iglesias has long been attracted to spaces within spaces. The sheer scale of her sculptures invites viewers to walk around and occasionally through her pieces. On a more microscopic level, Iglesias has remained...

Author: Thorsten Burklin, Thorsten Bürklin, Michael PeterekISBN-10: 3764384603ISBN-13: 9783764384609Publisher: BirkhauserLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/05/2007Pages: 72Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.60h x 6.10w x 0.30d

A unique contribution to the architectural and social history of Bath, Architects, Angels, Activists and the City of Bath, 1765-1965: Engaging with Women's Spatial Interventions in Buildings and Landscape approaches the past with the methods of the architectural historian and the site-specific interventions of...

A groundbreaking exploration of the significance of ornament in art and architectural history around the world This lavishly illustrated volume is the first major global history of ornament from the Middle Ages to today. Crossing historical and geographical boundaries in unprecedented ways and considering...

Documents the process of designing and constructing the Getty Center, one of the greatest cultural complexes of our time, from the personal perspective of the architect.Author: Richard MeierISBN-10: 0520217306ISBN-13: 9780520217300Publisher: University of California PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/28/1999Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 8.09h x 8.25w x 0.55d

The meaning of architectural sculpture is essential to our understanding of ancient Greek culture. The embellishment of buildings was common for the ancient Greeks, and often provocative. Some ornamental sculpture was placed where, when the building was finished, no mortal eye could view it....

This book showcases the architectural designs of Bradford Lee Gilbert. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the design of railroad stations in the late 19th century. The book includes sketches of the original designs for the Grand Central Station and other important railroad stations...

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Every home has a story to tell Whether you own an elaborate Victorian, cozy bungalow or cottage, ranch style, or are part of a newer subdivision, your house and property have a unique history that is just waiting to be uncovered. Part treasure hunt...

Author: Stella Henson Griggs BatsonISBN-10: 1499065582ISBN-13: 9781499065589Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/09/2014Pages: 218Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

Toronto Then and Now pairs vintage images of Canada's largest city - and North America's fourth most populous - with the same views as they look today.Toronto has long been a financial powerhouse in North America, and this is represented by its many grand...

This book presents the first draft of a report on the Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer (EDVAC), an early computer that was designed to facilitate the execution of long computations. Von Neumann provides a detailed analysis of the design and capabilities of the machine,...

Challenges in a Colonial County is the sequel to the historical novel Liaisons - Life in a Colonial County. As such, Challenges begins in 1876 where Liaisons ended and contextualises authentic and fictitious developments, up until 1889 in Alexandra County on the Natal South...

A guide to the built environment and history of one of the Midwest's most popular roads Journey along Minnesota's North Shore, the spectacular Lake Superior coastline between Duluth and the Canadian border, and travel through natural and cultural splendor. The North Shore Scenic Drive,...

Scarsdale and Vicinity in Pictures is a collection of historical photographs of Scarsdale, a town in Westchester County, New York, and its surrounding areas. The book provides a glimpse into the town's past and its rich cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars...

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Photographer Paul Clemence celebrates a revered icon of modern architecture, the Farnsworth House, located near Plano, Illinois, and designed in 1951 by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Striking architetural details are captured in 20 eye-catching B & W postcards. Whether mailing or framing...

The dream of scientific management was a rationalized machine world where life would approach the perfection of an assembly line. But since its early twentieth-century peak this dream has come to seem a dehumanizing nightmare. Henry Ford's assembly lines turned out a quarter of...

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An exploration of the world of Jewish country houses, their architecture and collections, and the lives of the extraordinary men and women who created, transformed, and shaped them. Country houses are powerful symbols of national identity, evoking the glamorous world of the landowning aristocracy....

A sweeping history of New York that chronicles the construction of one of the world's great cities. Between the 1880s and the 1930s, New York City experienced explosive growth as nearly a million buildings, dozens of bridges and tunnels, hundreds of miles of subway...

There are a multitude of references of Lamberhurst, in many excellent books and many detailed subject short stories. However, after completing a history of the house that I lived in, at Coggers Cottage on The Broadway, Lamberhurst, I felt that the village lacked a...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In this beautifully illustrated work, author W. H. Pyne takes readers on a tour of some of England's most famous royal residences, including Windsor Castle, St. James's Palace, Carlton House, Hampton Court, Buckingham House, and Frogmore. With detailed histories and stunning artwork, this book...

Threatened with demolition and celebrated as icons of brutalism, Gerd and Magdalena H?nska's M?usebunker and the former Hygieneinstitut designed by Hermann Fehling and Daniel Gogel in Steglitz, Berlin, form a unique ensemble of exceptional buildings. This volume takes as its subjects the different architectural...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...