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A visual feast of 50 weird, wonderful and architecturally astounding swimming pools from around the world. Swimming pools are no longer simply places to swim, they are versatile sites of...

"A fascinating trawl through history as filtered through the ultimate pub crawl." - CHOICE MAGAZINE A beautifully illustrated alternative history book, tracing the history of the British Isles through its...

Published in collaboration with the National Churches Trust, this fascinating book is a sumptuous and authoritative photographic history of churches in England, as told through the objects inside them. Arranged...

More than 60 case studies of sensational curved buildings from around the world. In Curved: Bending Architecture, the author seeks out the most sensational contemporary buildings from around the world...

As an innovator in the construction and real estate market in Ibiza for more than twenty-five years, The Blue Pearl is most people's first and only port of call when...

This is a lavishly illustrated resource for homeowners and interior designers. Over 600 colour photographs showcase the world's most beautiful interiors based on modern design at its very best. Good...

The prestigious architecture studio Romano presents its new book, a masterpiece dedicated to lovers of the world of decoration and architecture, lovers of contemporary lifestyle, and above all, of the...

We are all drawn to water, whether for relaxation or recreation. So it is little surprise that many homes are designed especially for a gorgeous waterfront location. Beautiful Homes by...

Odile Decq: The Wunderkammer of Odile Decq invites you to take a voyage and explore Odile Decq's unique and complete universe of architecture, urban planning, design and art, which celebrates...

A singularly impressive volume featuring 300 examples of the most incredible and inspiring concrete architecture from the early twentieth century to the present day. Organised visually, with one building per...

Featuring 450 of the very best works of Mid-Century Modern architecture from every continent, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces showcases how the architects of the time harnessed the post-war...

Magnum photographer Patrick Zachmann was on the scene when the disastrous fire erupted in Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral on the evening of April 15, 2019. At the time he did...

Wallcoverings have moved far beyond the classic floral wallpaper. New designs and new techniques are opening up a whole range of inspiring possibilities for inventive wall treatments. This book brings...

When does a carpet transcend the category of interior accessory to become art? This well-illustrated book features 200 carpets found in behind-the scenes tours of amazing homes around the world....

This beautifully illustrated monograph chronicles the architecture of David C. Hovey, FAIA, and his influence on the discipline, as well as the story of his life and career. David Hovey...

The garden design firm SMI Landscape Architecture is known for its estate masterplanning, its public gardens and streetscapes, and its thoughtful private gardens for clients across the United States and...

Whether lakes, deserts or forest, nature is often a holiday destination, but not every nature traveller wants to camp or stay in cheap hotels. This book is for the discerning...

Discover the hidden beauty of some 30 mountain cabins and their distinctive architecture in this captivating book. From cosy retreats nestled in the woods to modern structures perched on cliffsides,...

Following the success of the first book published, Ibiza Blakstad House Design collects the new and most recent constructions of the architecture studio founded by Rolf Blakstad and developed later...

This book invites you on a captivating journey into the dynamic world of modular construction. From their humble origins to their soaring popularity today, modular houses have captured the imaginations...

This book presents a wide range of projects designed specifically for children, showing the most recent trends in the field, from the latest innovations in industrial techniques and materials, to...

It is necessary to understand your client's requests precisely and to have your client agree with the arrangement of the house and any ideas for interior design. It is easier...

With her eye for architectural details, Friederike von Rauch captures the contemplative power of monastery interiors and simultaneously separates them from their religious context. The Berlin-based artist has lived and...

'How We Live' is an intimate photographic journal of designers' and artists' homes and work spaces from around the world, including Mumbai, Beirut, Marrakech, Reykjavik, Mexico City, and Amsterdam, amongst...

Exceptional residential mountain chalets in Cortina d'Ampezzo, St. Moritz, Madonna di Campiglio, Corvara in Badia, St. Nikolai im Solktal, Auronzo di Cadore. Presented with stunning colour photographs. 180 colour, 20...

As early as 1934 Charlotte Perriand began to reflect on the architectural aspects of leisure activities for all, but it was with Les Arcs, her greatest work, that she completed...

Our Voices: Indigeneity and Architecture is an exciting advance in the field of architecture offering multiple indigenous perspectives on architecture and design theory and practice. Indigenous authors from Aotearoa NZ,...

Tham ma da - Thai for "everyday" - embodies the conceptual approach of Italian architect and designer Paola Navone's work. She takes the ordinary and presents it in a new...

The modern House reflects upon the complicated relationship architecture has with the terms "Modernist", "Modernism" and "Modern" specifically in relation to the potent concept of the home, reflecting in part...

Legendary architect, historian and critic, Colin Rowe taught Architecture and Urban Design at Liverpool University, the University of Texas at Austin, Cambridge University and for another 30 years at Cornell....

World-renowned architectural writer and critic Philip Jodidio delves into his selection of the Top Twenty-six of the most contemporary and current house designs from around the world, showcasing the most...

What happens when an architect sets out to design the extraordinary, and by doing so challenges the established norms of the industry? A riot of inventive and ingenious residential structures...

"Richard Manion Architecture creates distinctive residences and estates with a respect for traditional forms and historic imagery adapted to modern living. The curated selection of rarely published projects in this...

Kengo Kuma is a globally acclaimed Japanese architect whose prodigious output possesses an inherent respect and value of materials and environment, often creating a harmonious balance between building and landscape....

Having personal, private, outdoor space is becoming ever-more elusive as urban areas become more crowded due to population growth and development. Urban Oasis: Finding Tranquility at Home features projects from...

Edwin Lutyens was one of the most famous architects of the 20th century. After he died in 1944, three large volumes of his drawings and photographs were commissioned and published...

The authors of the hip Think series seek out inspiring, imaginative, and innovative interior design from around the world. This best-of Think compilation is the ultimate interiors lookbook, bringing together...

"The City of Chandigarh puts us in touch with the infinite cosmos and nature. It provides us with places and buildings for all human activities by which the citizens can...

A highly illustrative account of what is now in British architecture, this new publication walks the reader through some of Britain's finest houses. Filled with the best architectural projects from...

People expect much more from their home these days, especially after spending a year cooped up inside. They want a home designed and built to last for generations, and this...

An aspirational book showcasing luxury homes in a wide variety of timeless styles that will appeal to a broad range of readers. Arizona-based architect Mark Candelaria is recognised for his...

In the triumvirate of dominant structural building materials-wood, metal, and masonry-each has its advantages, but none are as intertwined with the human spirit as wood. Thirty-five public buildings illustrate how...

The "Gilded Age," the three decades following the Civil War, were years of astounding economic growth. Vast empires in oil, shipping, mining, banking, lumber, transportation, and related industries were formed....

Inspiring new design ideas from multiple award-winning Danish fashion and interior designer Malene Birger. In this third volume of her successful interior design series, Birger showcases four houses and apartments...

A beautifully illustrated photography book showcasing second homes that answer today's aesthetic, functional, and ecological demands while highlighting the uniqueness of its location. On a remote island, among sand dunes,...

A fascinating cartographic study of urban development, perfect for map and history lovers. The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and...

This notebook is about architecture - the expression of love, faith and life carved in stone. It walks you through the corridors of history in the most engaging and illuminating...

"A fascinating trawl through history as filtered through the ultimate pub crawl." - CHOICE MAGAZINE A beautifully illustrated alternative history book, tracing the history of the British Isles through its...