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Will Pryce unveils a world of beauty and genius in this unparalleled, specially photographed survey of the world's architectural master- pieces. More than 350 color photographs celebrate the finest buildings from over two thousand years of civilization: Hagia Sophia, the Gothic cathedrals of Europe, Islamic masterworks at Isfahan, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of Westminster,(...)
World architecture : the masterworks
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Will Pryce unveils a world of beauty and genius in this unparalleled, specially photographed survey of the world's architectural master- pieces. More than 350 color photographs celebrate the finest buildings from over two thousand years of civilization: Hagia Sophia, the Gothic cathedrals of Europe, Islamic masterworks at Isfahan, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of Westminster, Gehry s iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and much more. There are some eighty buildings featured, more than forty of which receive in-depth attention in detailed photo essays. Pryce's accompanying texts and commentaries provide an extra dimension of understanding for the contexts in which they were created, and of the evolution of architecture through history.
History since 1900, Reference Books
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This volume brings together comprehensive excerpts from the catalogues documenting the design practice research of eighteen architects who were invited to participate in the inventional research program at RMIT University, a program initiated in 1987 and focused on practioners who have developed a body of work demonstrating mastery in their field.
The practice of of practice 2: research in the medium of design
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This volume brings together comprehensive excerpts from the catalogues documenting the design practice research of eighteen architects who were invited to participate in the inventional research program at RMIT University, a program initiated in 1987 and focused on practioners who have developed a body of work demonstrating mastery in their field.
History since 1900, Reference Books
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This book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history of the subject, and is also a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of architecture, the ideas that comprise the book include innovative and influential concepts,(...)
100 ideas that changed architecture
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This book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history of the subject, and is also a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of architecture, the ideas that comprise the book include innovative and influential concepts, technologies, techniques and movements.
History since 1900, Reference Books
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The 2011 edition of the biannual publication that accompanies the prize presents the winning project and also the six finalists: the New Museum (Berlin, Germany) by David Chipperfield Archi-tects; the Bronks Theatre (Brussels, Belgium) by MDMA; the MAXXI: Museum of 21st Century Arts (Rome, Italy) by Zaha Hadid Architects; the Danish Radio Concert Hall (Copenhagen,(...)
History since 1900, Reference Books
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Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2011: European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture
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The 2011 edition of the biannual publication that accompanies the prize presents the winning project and also the six finalists: the New Museum (Berlin, Germany) by David Chipperfield Archi-tects; the Bronks Theatre (Brussels, Belgium) by MDMA; the MAXXI: Museum of 21st Century Arts (Rome, Italy) by Zaha Hadid Architects; the Danish Radio Concert Hall (Copenhagen, Denmark) by Ateliers Jean Nouvel; the Acropolis Museum (Athens, Greece) by Bernard Tschumi Architects; and the Rehab Center Groot Klimmendaal (Arnhem, The Netherlands) by Architectenbureau Koen van Velsen
History since 1900, Reference Books
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A condensed version of the "Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture," this travel edition edited in 2011 is pocket sized and portable, ideal for the holiday or business traveler. 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(...)
The Phaidon atlas of 21st century world architecture, travel edition, 2011
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A condensed version of the "Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture," this travel edition edited in 2011 is pocket sized and portable, ideal for the holiday or business traveler. 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.
History since 1900, Reference Books
Asnières : quartier de Seine
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La ZAC Asnières Bords de Seine est la première opération de restructuration de la partie est de la ville d’Asnières-sur-Seine. À terme, le nouveau quartier, situé au pied de la station de RER « Les Grésillons » de la ligne C, accueillera environ 5 000 personnes. Cette reconversion d’un ancien site industriel de plus de 8 hectares a été confiée en 2005 à Eiffage(...)
Asnières : quartier de Seine
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La ZAC Asnières Bords de Seine est la première opération de restructuration de la partie est de la ville d’Asnières-sur-Seine. À terme, le nouveau quartier, situé au pied de la station de RER « Les Grésillons » de la ligne C, accueillera environ 5 000 personnes. Cette reconversion d’un ancien site industriel de plus de 8 hectares a été confiée en 2005 à Eiffage Aménagement par la Ville d’Asnières. L’ouvrage rend compte de cette opération d’envergure au moyen d’un texte retraçant l’histoire du quartier et de son réaménagement, d’interviews avec les personnages clés du projet et d’une iconographie fournie mêlant images d’archives, perspectives, photos aériennes montrant la progression du chantier et reportage sur la vie de ce nouveau quartier, notamment par Luc Boegly.
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AD: radical post-modernism
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In this issue of Architectural Design the guest editors are drawn, like the content, from contrasting tastes and generations. Charles Jencks, the definer of Post-Modernism for thirty years, discusses some issues that have re-emerged today, while the young group of British architects, FAT, argues for a particular version of RPM. An interview between Rem Koohaas and Charles(...)
October 2011
AD: radical post-modernism
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In this issue of Architectural Design the guest editors are drawn, like the content, from contrasting tastes and generations. Charles Jencks, the definer of Post-Modernism for thirty years, discusses some issues that have re-emerged today, while the young group of British architects, FAT, argues for a particular version of RPM. An interview between Rem Koohaas and Charles Jencks discusses the influence of Post-Modernism while investigations of street art, graffiti and the 1980 Venice Biennale show that communication is at the heart of this radical strain of architecture.
AD : Mathematics of space
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Mathematics has always been a vital tool in the architect's trade, but the last fifteen years have seen a sharp rise in the power of computers and has led to computational abilities far beyond anything previously available. Modern design software and computing power have changed the traditional role of geometry in architecture and opened up new possibilities enabled by(...)
AD : Mathematics of space
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Mathematics has always been a vital tool in the architect's trade, but the last fifteen years have seen a sharp rise in the power of computers and has led to computational abilities far beyond anything previously available. Modern design software and computing power have changed the traditional role of geometry in architecture and opened up new possibilities enabled by topology, non-Euclidean geometry, and other areas of mathematics. This new title in the Architectural Design series explores fascinating issues in modern design, most importantly the impact of mathematics on contemporary design creativity.
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Sustainable design and ecological building are the most significant global challenges for the design profession. To meet new building regulations and national targets for carbon emissions, all future buildings will be judged on their ‘green’ merits. For architects to maintain a competitive edge in a global market, innovation is now key; the design of new processes,(...)
November 2011
AD : experimental green strategies
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Sustainable design and ecological building are the most significant global challenges for the design profession. To meet new building regulations and national targets for carbon emissions, all future buildings will be judged on their ‘green’ merits. For architects to maintain a competitive edge in a global market, innovation is now key; the design of new processes, technologies and materials that combat carbon emissions and improve the sustainable performance of buildings are paramount. Contemporary practices have responded by setting up multi- disciplinary internal research and development teams, with offices such as Foster + Partners, HOK and Aedas setting the bar for ground-breaking research and development. The aim of internal groups is often to adapt and create new technologies and materials and to borrow ways of working from other disciplines, to focus on innovation rather than incrementally increasing performance or efficiency. This title offers insights into how a wide range of established and emerging practices are rising to meet these challenges. In pursuit of integrated sustainability and low-energy building, material and formal innovation and new tools and technologies, it illustrates that the future of architecture is evolving in an exchange of ideas across disciplines. Incorporating the creation of new knowledge about ecological building within the profession, it also identifies the emergence of a collective will to seek out new routes that build in harmony with the environment.
Modern architecture A-Z
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Each architect's entry features a portrait, quote and short biography as well as a description of important works, historical context and general approach; illustrations include numerous drawings, photographs and floor plans. The book's A to Z entries cover not only architects but also groups, movements and styles from the 18th to the 21st centuries.
July 2010
Modern architecture A-Z
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Each architect's entry features a portrait, quote and short biography as well as a description of important works, historical context and general approach; illustrations include numerous drawings, photographs and floor plans. The book's A to Z entries cover not only architects but also groups, movements and styles from the 18th to the 21st centuries.