Architecture

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The Basilica of St Francis in Assisi

Gianfranco Malafarina, Chiara Frugoni

Art & Architecture; Religious buildings

Hardback

Founded in 1228, the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi is the burial place of the well-known saint and the mother church of... [more]

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Maya Art and Architecture

Mary Ellen Miller, Megan Eileen O'Neil

History of art: ancient & classical art; History of architecture; History

Paperback

The definitive guide to the art and architecture of one of the world's most enigmatic civilizations, extensively revised and... [more]

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The Architecture of Happiness

Alain de Botton

Theory of architecture; Philosophy; Philosophy: aesthetics

Paperback

What makes a house truly beautiful? Why are many new houses so ugly? Why do we argue so bitterly about sofas and pictures... [more]

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French Art Deco

Jared Goss

Art & design styles: Art Deco; Architecture

Hardback

Draws on the Metropolitan Museum of Arts significant French Art Deco holdings to present more than one hundred masterpieces... [more]

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The Vatican Heresy: Bernini and the Building of the Hermetic Temple of the...

Robert Bauval, Chiara Hohenzollern

Religious buildings; Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought

Paperback

Reveals how the largest Sun Temple in the world, built according to Hermetic principles, is located at one of Christianity's... [more]

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50/60/70: Iconic Australian Houses - Three Decades of Domestic Architecture...

Karen McCartney

Art & Architecture; Houses, apartments, flats, units; Professional interior design

Paperback

Fifteen significant examples of modernist homes of the 50s, 60s and 70s, each of which combine outstanding architectural principles... [more]

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Castles & Great Houses of the Middle Ages

Charles Phillips

Palaces, chateaux, country houses; Castles & fortifications; History of architecture; History

Paperback

Britain's magnificent architectural history and heritage explored in an expert visual guide to over 90 of Britain's great... [more]

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AVJennings: Home Builders to the Nation

Art & Architecture; Architecture

Hardback

Leading the way in housing design and marketing, and setting the pattern of Australian detached housing, AVJennings built... [more]

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Utzon And The Sydney Opera House: Penguin Special

Daryl Dellora

Individual architects & architectural firms; Concert halls, arenas, stadia; Biography

Paperback

Jorn Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House so that every element would be in harmony. But its construction, while it began... [more]

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Measuring Urban Design: Metrics for Livable Places

Reid Ewing

Architecture; City & town planning - architectural aspects; Urban & municipal planning

Paperback

Addresses broad perceptions of street environments. This title provides operational definitions and measurement protocols... [more]

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Guide To The Architecture Of London

Edward Jones, Christopher Woodward

Architecture; History of architecture

Paperback

London has an unrivalled richness of architecture, from its squares and houses to its palaces and churches. This is the only... [more]

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Draw Me a House: Architectural Ideas, Inspiration and Colouring In

Thibaud Herem

Architecture; Architectural structure & design

Paperback

A playbook for budding architects and those interested in the built environment. It invites people of all ages to colour in,... [more]

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Medieval Castles

O.H. Creighton, Robert Higham

Castles & fortifications; History; Archaeology

Paperback

A great new concise guide to the archaeology and architecture of medieval castles in England and Wales. Creighton and Higham... [more]

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The Australian Ugliness

Robin Boyd

Art & Architecture; Architectural structure & design

Paperback

There can be few other nations which are less certain than Australia as to what they are and where they are. Brilliant, witty,... [more]

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Venice

Giandomenico Romanelli

Architectural structure & design; Travel & holiday

Hardback

Explains Venetian art, in architecture, sculpture, and painting, from the thirteenth through the eighteenth centuries. This... [more]

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The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture

Phaidon Editors

Architecture

Paperback

Condensed travel version features over 1,000 buildings and 50 new projects. [more]

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Exploring Britain's Churches and Chapels: Inspirational Journeys of Discovery...

AA Publishing

Religious buildings; Religion & beliefs; Travel & holiday guides

Hardback

This practical and inspirational guide has been produced in association with the National Churches Trust, to help you discover... [more]

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Art Deco Postcards

Patricia Bayer

Art & design styles: Art Deco; Architecture

Hardback

Art Deco was one of the most captivating and popular artistic movements of the 20th century. This title brings an original... [more]

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Mosque

David Macaulay

Architecture; Children's & Educational; Buildings & construction (Children's&YA)

Paperback

An author and artist who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated... [more]

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Axel Vervoordt: Wabi Inspirations

Axel Vervoordt, Tatsuro Miki

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Houses, apartments, flats, units; Professional interior design

Hardback

Developed in the twelfth century, Wabi advocates simplicity and humility, the rejection of all that is superfluous or artificial.... [more]

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Angkor Wat: An Illustrated Guide

Gregory Byrne Bracken

Residential buildings, domestic buildings; History; Hinduism

Paperback

With educated text, architectural drawings, sketches, and maps, Angkor is a unique guide to this fascinating lost city. [more]

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The Parthenon

Mary Beard

Religious buildings; History; Classical history & classical civilisation; Classical Greek & Roman archaeology

Paperback

The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin... [more]

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Bridges

Parkstone Press

Architecture; Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial

Hardback

A symbol of progress and innovation, the bridge is gradually becoming more and more light and fluid, constantly defying state-of-the-art... [more]

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Drawing Italy

David George Holm

Drawing & drawings; Architecture

Paperback

David Holm is passionate about drawing, the built environment and Italy. These three passions are brought together in Drawing... [more]

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From Fire to Form: Sculpture from the Modern Blacksmith and Metalsmith

Mathew S. Clarke

History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -; Sculpture; Architecture

Hardback

Over 500 striking color photos display artworks produced by today's leading blacksmiths and metalsmiths. Revealed here are... [more]