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Words and Buildings: A Vocabulary of Modern Architecture
The first section of the book consists of six rigorously argued essays that investigate the language of modernism, language and drawing, "masculine and feminine" architecture, language metaphors, science in architecture,...
The Barn: Silent Spaces
The barn is a unique architectural form - simple, spacious, harmonious, its origins going back many hundreds of years to pre-medieval Europe. Through the centuries, it has been a multifunctional...
John Ruskin and Victorian Architecture
$30.00 AUD
The book titled John Ruskin and Victorian Architecture by the author Michael W. Brooks. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.
Family Houses in the Country
An examination of the interiors and exteriors of a selection of country houses from the United States, England, Scotland, Italy and France. It is illustrated with colour photography and is...
Brunelleschi: Studies of His Technology and Inventions
Comprehensive book describes how Filippo Brunelleschi built the dome of Florence's famed cathedral: masonry techniques, construction concepts, and more. A pioneer of Italian Renaissance architecture, Filippo Brunelleschi (1377 1446) is...
Barn: The Art of a Working Building
$40.00 AUD
This is a portrait of country barns and their function, from the medieval structures which survive in Britain and Europe to a 200-year-old tradition in the New World. The Photographs...
Romanesque Architecture: The First Style of the European Age
In a new addition to the Pelican History of Art series, leading architectural historian Eric Fernie presents a fascinating survey of Romanesque architecture and the political systems that gave rise...
North East and East Kent, Third edition
At the heart of this volume lies a discussion of Canterbury and its outstanding Cathedral, site of St Thomas a Becket's shrine and significant in countless ways for the history...
Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire and Peterborough
The varied architecture of this east Midland area ranges from the Norman glory of Peterborough cathedral and notable Early English churches to many fine Elizabethan and Jacobean mansions. The finest...
Mr Barry's War: Rebuilding the Houses of Parliament after the Great
When the brilliant classical architect Charles Barry won the competition to build a new, Gothic, Houses of Parliament in London he thought it was the chance of a lifetime. It...
Gloucestershire: Pt. 2: The Vale and the Forest of Dean
The book titled Gloucestershire: Pt. 2: The Vale and the Forest of Dean by the author David Verey. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about...
Berkshire
Stretching from the very fringes of London, Berkshire originally covered much of present day Oxfordshire. The variety of architecture is, consequently, broad and remarkable, from the towns of the home...
Seaside Houses: The Spirit of Family
SEASIDE HOUSES is a celebration of the casual, relaxed way of life at the seashore, the Sunday picnics, the beach barbeques, the croquet tournaments, the traditions passed down through generations,...
Gothic Revival Worldwide: A. W. N. Pugin's Global Influence
$150.00 AUD
The influence of the Gothic Revival architect A. W. N. Pugin as a designer not only spread fast globally but also played a leading part in the transformation of material...
Country Homes in Australia: 30 Years of Life On The Land
Created by the team from Australia's much-loved Country Style, led by editor-in-chief Victoria Carey, this book is a celebration of the gorgeous rural homes and incredible characters who have filled...
Transforming Uncommon Ground: Gardens of Vladimir Sitta
$30.00 AUD
Vladimir Sitta, former Czech refugee, now practises in Sydney. He is one of the world's leading cutting-edge landscape architects and the only Australian designer to achieve major international recognition. In...
Baillie Scott: The Artistic House
Baillie Scott?s long career spanned the years from 1892 to 1939 ? several ages in architecture. He may be considered a third-generation Arts and Crafts architect, who joined the movement...
William Tibbits: 1837-1906 Cottage, House And Garden Artist
$15.00 AUD
Author: George TibbitsBinding: PaperbackPublished: Department of Architecture and Building, University of Melbourne, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: GoodMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine...
Design From Scandinavia No 13
$15.00 AUD
Author: Kirsten BjerregaardBinding: PaperbackPublished: World Pictures., 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis volume, Design From Scandinavia No 13, presents a comprehensive overview...
Building In The Blood
$30.00 AUD
Author: David BraithwaiteBinding: HardbackPublished: Transworld Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBuilding In The Blood by David Braithwaite presents a gripping narrative that uncovers the...
Tree Houses
$30.00 AUD
Author: Philip JodidioBinding: HardbackPublished: TASCHEN, 2012Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some bumps and tears to DJ, minor tanning to page edges.This architectural...
The Elegance and Comfort of Home
The Elegance and Comfort of Home features beautiful living spaces that balance sophistication and comfort, achieving an understated elegance that is approachable and supports well-being. As an interior designer, Dana...
The New Eighteenth Century Style
Whoever said "Everything old is new again" could have been talking about French Pompadour Style. The flamboyant, opulent, refined aesthetic-so characteristic of the eighteenth century-has enjoyed a spectacular revival in...
John Fowler: Prince of Decorators
John Fowler was an interior decorator who set fashions and changed tastes. The English country house style, which he developed with Sibyl Colefax and Nancy Lancaster, his partners in the...
Canberra Following Griffin: a Design History of Australia's National
$80.00 AUD
In this handsome, first comprehensive and critical analysis of how Canberra became the city it is today, Reid takes the reader behind the bureaucratic and political scenes.
A Taste for the Exotic: Orientalist Interiors
$120.00 AUD
This beautifully produced book explores the charm of Orientalist decor, and introduces the princes and aristocrats, artists and poets who commissioned these opulent eighteenth and nineteenth century interiors. Architects and...
Palaces of Rome
From Renaissance palaces like Palazzo Farnese to the stunning buildings of the 17th and 18th centuries such as Palazzo Doria Phamphili and Palazzo Chigi, this volume showcases 24 Roman palaces...
Life and Afterlife in Ancient China
An epic new history of Ancient China told through the prism of a dozen extraordinary tombs The three millennia up to the establishment of the first imperial Qin dynasty in...
Farm: The Vernacular Tradition of Working Buildings
Travelling through time and seasons, countries and regions, this book documents, through examples from locations all over the US, various cultural traditions, styles and influences reflected in the overall layout...
Colour in Architecture
This issue focuses on the importance of colour in architecture and presents examples of the effects of the use of colour. It presents the architects who have taken a stance...
Composers' Houses
This text takes the reader around the world from Mozart's house in Salzburg to Chopin's in Nohant, where he conducted his passionate affair with George Sand. Each house evokes the...
A Dictionary Of English Domestic Architecture
$20.00 AUD
Author: A.L. OsborneBinding: HardbackPublished: Country Life., 1954Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsA Dictionary Of English Domestic Architecture presents a comprehensive survey of...
A New English Style: Timeless Interiors
Step into the enchanting world of Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham, two visionary designers known for their English country house style, who are celebrated for their 'future heritage' approach to...
Art in Residence: Collected Objects and the Architectural Homes They
Art in Residence is a stunning exploration of how life and soul is brought into beautifully designed spaces through the cherished objects, sculptures and seminal artworks of their owners. From...
Moments at Home: Interior Inspiration for Every Room
Moments at Home celebrates the signature aesthetic of one of Australia's leading interiors stylist, Steve Cordony, in order to inspire home lovers globally. Steve seeks to share insightful interior styling...
XIV: Metropolitan Luxury
$150.00 AUD
Author: Eric KusterBinding: HardbackPublished: Terra, 2013Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis exquisite volume presents a definitive guide to achieving sophisticated...
Bridges And Ferries Of Australia
$20.00 AUD
Author: Valmai PhillipsBinding: HardbackPublished: Bay Books, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive volume chronicles the architectural and historical significance of Australia's vital transportation infrastructure. It presents a...
Bridges Of Britain
$30.00 AUD
Author: Eric De MaréBinding: HardbackPublished: B. T. Batsford Ltd, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsBridges Of Britain by Eric De Mare is a seminal work in...
Ross Bridge And The Sculpture Of Daniel Herbert (SIGNED)
$60.00 AUD
Author: Leslie Greener & Norman LairdBinding: HardbackPublished: FULLERS BOOKSHOP (Publishing Division), 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Name on fep....
Introduction To Victorian Style
$20.00 AUD
Author: David CrowleyBinding: HardbackPublished: New Burlington Books., 1990Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsIntroduction To Victorian Style presents a comprehensive overview of the aesthetic and cultural movements...
Floor Coverings For Historic Buildings
$15.00 AUD
Author: Helene Von Rosenstiel; Gail Caskey WinklerBinding: PaperbackPublished: The Preservation Press., 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis authoritative guide, Floor Coverings For...
Harry Seidler's Umbrella: Selected Writings On Australian Architecture And Design
$15.00 AUD
Author: Joe RolloBinding: PaperbackPublished: Thames & Hudson, 2019Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis insightful collection, Harry Seidler's Umbrella: Selected Writings On Australian...
The Architect
$15.00 AUD
Author: Jean Jacques LoupBinding: HardbackPublished: B E S Pub Co, 1977Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markings-
Retreat: Inspired Homes and Ways of Living
From the bush to the beach and mountain ranges in between, Retreat: Inspired Homes and Ways of Living showcases 24 unique homes far from the city limits. No longer reserved...