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A walk along any London street takes you past a wealth of seemingly ordinary buildings: an Edwardian church, modernist postwar council housing, stuccoed Italianate terraces, a Bauhaus-inspired library. But these buildings are not just functional. They are evidence of London’s rich and diverse history and have shaped people’s experiences, identities, and relationships. In(...)
London: A history of 300 years in 25 buildings
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A walk along any London street takes you past a wealth of seemingly ordinary buildings: an Edwardian church, modernist postwar council housing, stuccoed Italianate terraces, a Bauhaus-inspired library. But these buildings are not just functional. They are evidence of London’s rich and diverse history and have shaped people’s experiences, identities, and relationships. In this engaging study, Paul L. Knox traces the history of London from the Georgian era to the present day through twenty-five surviving buildings. Knox explores where people lived and worked, from grand Regency squares to Victorian workshops, and highlights the impact of migration, gentrification, and inequality. We see famous buildings, like Harrods and Abbey Road Studios, and everyday places like Rochelle Street School and Thamesmead. Each historical period has introduced new buildings, and old ones have been repurposed. As Knox shows, it is the living history of these buildings that makes up the vibrant, but exceptionally unequal, city of today.
On the Parthenon
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Britain’s most distinguished historian of ancient Greek art recounts what the Parthenon and its sculptures meant to the citizens of 5th-century BCE Athens.
June 2024
On the Parthenon
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Britain’s most distinguished historian of ancient Greek art recounts what the Parthenon and its sculptures meant to the citizens of 5th-century BCE Athens.
100 20th-Century Buildings
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This book showcases 100 standout buildings from 1914 onward, representing the very best of 20th-century British architecture. First published in 2014 and now redesigned and updated in a brand-new edition, its glorious photography is accompanied by insightful texts from a range of expert architectural writers including Alan Powers, Owen Hatherley, and Rowan Moore, along(...)
June 2024
100 20th-Century Buildings
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This book showcases 100 standout buildings from 1914 onward, representing the very best of 20th-century British architecture. First published in 2014 and now redesigned and updated in a brand-new edition, its glorious photography is accompanied by insightful texts from a range of expert architectural writers including Alan Powers, Owen Hatherley, and Rowan Moore, along with several longer essays on different aspects of the 20th-century built environment: Gavin Stamp on the inter-war decades, Elain Harwood on post-war architecture, and Timothy Brittain-Catlin on post-modernism.
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Discipline ancrée dans l’histoire et le patrimoine humains, l’architecture ne peut rester muette face aux grands enjeux sociaux, démographiques et écologiques de notre temps. Loin d’une perspective eurocentrée et d’un discours soi-disant universaliste, les auteurs de cet ouvrage piochent dans l’histoire de leur discipline, dans la richesse de ses pratiques et dans les(...)
April 2024
Les grands principes de l'architecture
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Discipline ancrée dans l’histoire et le patrimoine humains, l’architecture ne peut rester muette face aux grands enjeux sociaux, démographiques et écologiques de notre temps. Loin d’une perspective eurocentrée et d’un discours soi-disant universaliste, les auteurs de cet ouvrage piochent dans l’histoire de leur discipline, dans la richesse de ses pratiques et dans les débats qui l’animent pour répondre aux questions actuelles d’adaptabilité, de flexibilité et d’inclusivité. Ce livre offre ainsi une perspective novatrice et indispensable sur une discipline millénaire, qui intéressera étudiants, enseignants et professionnels de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme, ainsi que toute personne qui se questionne sur le bâti, les villes et leurs usages.
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As-tu déjà observé avec attention les bâtiments qui se trouvaient autour de toi? Ils valent la peine de s’y intéresser. Certains existent depuis des siècles, d’autres sont encore récents. Ils sont tous différents et possèdent des éléments caractéristiques, qui permettent aux experts de l’architecture de déterminer l’âge d’un édifice et son style spécifique. Les observer,(...)
May 2024
L'architecture sous toutes ses formes
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As-tu déjà observé avec attention les bâtiments qui se trouvaient autour de toi? Ils valent la peine de s’y intéresser. Certains existent depuis des siècles, d’autres sont encore récents. Ils sont tous différents et possèdent des éléments caractéristiques, qui permettent aux experts de l’architecture de déterminer l’âge d’un édifice et son style spécifique. Les observer, c’est porter un regard sur l’histoire. Si tu souhaites apprendre à reconnaître les différentes architectures des constructions qui nous entourent, ce livre est fait pour toi. Il présente et décrit les plus importants édifices historiques du monde entier, et explique l’évolution et la signification des principaux styles architecturaux.
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Si vous vous êtes déjà demandé comment reconnaître au premier coup d'oeil le style d'un bâtiment ou ce qui distingue le gothique rayonnant du gothique flamboyant, ce guide visuel est fait pour vous. Avec près de 300 photos, il dresse un panorama des grandes périodes de l'architecture et de leurs styles. Chacun d'eux est défini en fonction de spécificités communes(...)
April 2024
Les styles en architecture : guide visuel
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Si vous vous êtes déjà demandé comment reconnaître au premier coup d'oeil le style d'un bâtiment ou ce qui distingue le gothique rayonnant du gothique flamboyant, ce guide visuel est fait pour vous. Avec près de 300 photos, il dresse un panorama des grandes périodes de l'architecture et de leurs styles. Chacun d'eux est défini en fonction de spécificités communes (formelles, géographiques, culturelles ou idéologiques) puis identifié grâce à six caractéristiques clés (un certain type de fenêtre ou de moulure décorative, un choix spécifique de matériaux...), toutes illustrées par un édifice emblématique.
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In a series of 50 accessible essays, Philip Wilkinson introduces architectural movements and styles throughout history, as well as describing some of the greatest architects' most important and representative works. From the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim, the classical orders of Vitruvius to the most recent contemporary trends today, ''50 Architecture Ideas You(...)
February 2024
50 architecture ideas you really need to know
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In a series of 50 accessible essays, Philip Wilkinson introduces architectural movements and styles throughout history, as well as describing some of the greatest architects' most important and representative works. From the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim, the classical orders of Vitruvius to the most recent contemporary trends today, ''50 Architecture Ideas You Really Need to Know'' is a complete introduction to the most important architectural concepts in history.
How to build a skyscraper
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Skyscrapers have been piercing the clouds since the end of the nineteenth century but today's soaring land prices are driving developers to build bigger, better and higher while aiming for as small a footprint as possible. This book features spreads with a large photograph with cross-section drawings plus fact boxes listing location, year of completion, height, stories,(...)
How to build a skyscraper
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Skyscrapers have been piercing the clouds since the end of the nineteenth century but today's soaring land prices are driving developers to build bigger, better and higher while aiming for as small a footprint as possible. This book features spreads with a large photograph with cross-section drawings plus fact boxes listing location, year of completion, height, stories, primary functions, owner/developer, architect, structural engineer, and construction firm. Concise text describes historical context; unusual or innovative construction; engineering and structural systems; foundation, facade, and shape; the site history; and building usage; as well as any special features that make the skyscraper unique. The 46 skyscrapers in "How to Build a Skyscraper" appear not for their height but for their pioneering technology, sustainability, and other characteristics that set them apart. They are distributed over the world's most developed regions of North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
L'architecture en concepts
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En architecture, suivre les tendances ou jeter de la poudre aux yeux n’a jamais masqué les mauvaises idées ou le manque d’inspiration. Les édifices qui sont aimés et appréciés à long terme reposent sur des concepts forts. Impertinent et plein de bon sens, ce guide donne aux architectes les clés pour mettre au point des concepts originaux et créatifs, tout au long des(...)
November 2024
L'architecture en concepts
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En architecture, suivre les tendances ou jeter de la poudre aux yeux n’a jamais masqué les mauvaises idées ou le manque d’inspiration. Les édifices qui sont aimés et appréciés à long terme reposent sur des concepts forts. Impertinent et plein de bon sens, ce guide donne aux architectes les clés pour mettre au point des concepts originaux et créatifs, tout au long des étapes d’un projet d’architecture.
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"Tips from the Top" is a collection of advice from more than sixty architects who have earned the respect of their peers and are willing to share their knowledge on building a successful and meaningful career in architecture. For those just exploring the idea of architecture as a career, students in architecture school, and graduates entering the profession, this book(...)
April 2025
Tips from the top: Architects share their advice for success
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"Tips from the Top" is a collection of advice from more than sixty architects who have earned the respect of their peers and are willing to share their knowledge on building a successful and meaningful career in architecture. For those just exploring the idea of architecture as a career, students in architecture school, and graduates entering the profession, this book should be treated as a snack box—a source of nourishing advice that can be raided whenever one is hungry and in need of some help. Architects of all ages and backgrounds and from around the globe are included, with such notable contributors as Elizabeth Diller, Thom Mayne, Gregg Pasquarelli, Winka H. Dubbeldam, Yung Ho Chang, and Jeanne Gang.