Architecture - History - General

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,...

Lavishly illustrated account of forty magnificent country houses, destroyed in the last century. The Lost Country Houses of Suffolk, well-researched and written and copiously illustrated, will help the reader to imagine the county's landscape refurnished with the many elegant mansions which are now sadly...

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 Colonial Architecture of Salem is a comprehensive book written by Frank Cousins that explores the rich history of the colonial architecture in Salem, Massachusetts. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the city's architecture....

What If...A Book of Alternative History: What if JFK had never visited Dallas on 22 November 1963? What if Germany had won the First World War? How would life be different in America if the Southern states had beaten the North? What would a...

Cote d'Azur Magic explores the French Riviera through its architecture and interiors. This book features a curated selection of distinctive spaces, ranging from Menton to Arles. Spanning from the 18th century to the present day, these projects reveal the architectural styles and interior designs...

Explore the art and science of house-building with this comprehensive study on architectural design and construction. Featuring stunning photography and detailed information on building materials and techniques, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of home construction.This...

This book features a selection of house designs submitted in a competition by architects that used Natco Tex-Tile materials. The book contains illustrations of the houses built of Natco Tex-Tile and provides an insight into the popular house designs of the period. This work...

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, founded in 1936, is one of the largest and most influential architecture firms in the world. SOM has long been known for innovation, experimentation, design excellence, and technical mastery, for an abiding interest in the contributions that buildings can make...

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, founded in 1936, is one of the largest and most influential architecture firms in the worldSOM has long been known for innovation, experimentation, design excellence, and technical mastery, for an abiding interest in the contributions that buildings can make to...

- Nine walks to discover the multiple aspects of architectural Art Nouveau in Brussels - Including maps, places to visit, information about guided tours and notes - From Victor Horta, in an organic style to Paul Hankar, in a more geometrical tendency (Re)discover Art...

This collection of papers, first delivered at the BAA's annual conference in 2002, celebrates medieval Rochester, including both cathedral and castle, an outstanding pair of surviving monuments to the power of contemporary church and state. The contributions demonstrate the great interest of these understudied...

Expanding his collected essays on architectural theory and criticism, Chris Abel pursues his explorations across disciplinary and regional boundaries in search of a deeper understanding of architecture in the evolution of human culture and identity formation. From his earliest writings predicting the computer-based revolution...

A Much Abused Simple Story. A Bible Story ... in History.346 pages, 48 illustrations, indexA systematic, and believable overview of Revelation. A synthesis of the message Revelation with whole Bible. It presents Bible prophecy as an overview of time and history.Mr Fain takes all...

To be a tourist in Libya during the period of Italian colonization was to experience a complex negotiation of cultures. Against a sturdy backdrop of indigenous culture and architecture, modern metropolitan culture brought its systems of transportation and accommodation, as well as new hierarchies...

The Southwyck Mall was the shopping hub in the South Toledo area during the 1980's and 90's. Kids visited Hobby Center Toys and Old Towne, families ate at Big Boy, Forum Cafe, Hot Sam's, and Orange Julius. Many others pumped quarters into games at...

This lavishly illustrated book traces the life and work of Hart Wood (1880-1957), from his beginnings in architectural offices in Denver and San Francisco to his arrival in Hawaii in 1919 as a partner of C. W. Dickey and eventual solo career in the...

Architecture truly is a continuum. So many of the structures we see on our streets stretch thematic roots back to the temples, monuments, and "places of ancient sanctity" of humanity's earliest sacred expressions, and, like an ancient church, the best of them still have...

Inverse Utopia befasst sich mit dem Städtebau aus Sicht der Moderne und der Postmoderne sowie der Transformation der Stadt durch ihre Kommerzialisierung. In seinem früheren Buch Ladders (1997) beschreibt der Autor das Auftauchen der Sackgasse als dafür typische urbane Erscheinungsform. In den Texten seines...

The Siege of Budapest by George Szele is a harrowing first-hand account of survival during one of World War II's most devastating urban battles. Told through the eyes of Gyuri, a sixteen-year-old Red Cross volunteer, this gripping narrative brings the reader into the heart...

In this illuminating work, John Ruskin explores the intricacies of Venetian architecture. His attention to detail and exhaustive analysis of the foundations of Venice's famous buildings provide readers with a unique perspective on the art and science of architecture. This book is a must-read...

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,...

Gate lodges are amongst the most attractive of all small buildings, full of architectural style to reflect the grand country houses whose entrances they guard. They are easy to spot, nearly all being sited alongside public roads, and they survive in surprisingly large numbers....

2017 Theatre Library Association Book Awards -- Nominated, Richard Wall Memorial Award2017 Heritage Toronto Book Award -- NominatedSlip once more into the back rows of the favourite movie theatres of your youth."Brought Back to Thrill You Again" was an advertisement employed by theatres to...

Hendrick Pannebecker: Surveyor Of Lands For The Penns, 1674-1754, Flomborn, Germantown And Skippack (1894) is a historical book written by Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker. The book tells the story of Hendrick Pannebecker, a surveyor who worked for the Penn family during the 17th and 18th...

Lambeth and Manning's 1913 work provides a unique perspective on Thomas Jefferson. Rather than concentrating on his political life, they instead investigate his intellectual pursuits as an architect and designer of landscapes.Author: William Lambeth, Warren ManningISBN-10: 1429014016ISBN-13: 9781429014014Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2009Pages: 188Format:...

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...