A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JUNE 27, 2022

Here is the next installment of "Book Briefs," the series of occasional posts featuring short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that publishers send to me for consideration on this blog. means of engaging ecosystems and behaviors."

Modern 98

Modern Visualization Construction Construction 98

ArchDaily

JULY 2, 2023

The client is a retired art books. Completed in 2022 in Nazareth, Belgium. Images by Stijn Bollaert. The site is that of a typical Flemish home in an equally typical suburban neighborhood bordering the countryside.

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Client Clients Art Site 246

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Here is the next installment of "Book Briefs," the series of occasional posts featuring short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that publishers send to me for consideration on this blog.

Landscape 105

Landscape Project Government Architect 105

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

This does not surprise me, since books on interior design are more accessible and relevant to a wider audience, not just professionals. Higher sales for interior design books compared to architecture books is therefore logical, but can one say that interiors scholarship is on par with architecture?

Interior 132

Interior Design Modern Art 132

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

APRIL 11, 2022

Here is the 42nd installment of "Book Briefs," the series of occasional posts featuring short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that publishers send to me for consideration on this blog. As the subtitle indicates, inclusive design is the emphasis.

Glass 101

Glass Architecture School Art Education 101

Archinect

APRIL 3, 2024

m2 Photography: SFAP Client: Wuyuan Huangling Cultural Tourism Co., As recounted in ancient books, Huizhou was a region situated amidst rugged mountains, rivers, and valleys.

Renovation 176

Renovation Client Clients Firms 176

Dwell

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Eric had worked with this client before and was intrigued by the request to step outside of his preferred design sensibilities and to venture in a seemingly opposite aesthetic direction. To bring his vision to life, the poet called upon architect Eric J. Smith, an ardent classicist with a modern point of view.

Inspiration 128

Inspiration Civil Engineering Glass Engineering 128

Shades of Grey

MARCH 25, 2024

You give the client a dozen copies to pass around the boardroom table. d One of the books I was able to rescue from my house in Zimbabwe was a rather splendid landscape format hardback with watercolour sketches by Alex Jack. We had given up on A1 sheets for concept work. Much more agile and effective to laser print A3 or A4 booklets.

Sketching 52

Sketching Concept Events Management 52

Dwell

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The clients—Eric Tsai, a programmer at a linguistics research institute, and Audrey Christensen-Tsai, a research collection manager—had seen the pair’s work on a Brooklyn house, which had been featured on Brownstoner, a local real estate website. "It They had a strong sense of color."

Real Estate 81

Real Estate Commercial Firms Renovation 81

Dwell

MAY 23, 2024

Surprising no one, the residence and its recent add-on belongs to a children’s book illustrator known for their love of color. In the new space, the clients have been able to watch their daughter grow. One of the clients is a children’s book illustrator, and his work is notable for its use of color. Have one to share?

Home 98

Home Client Clients Utilities 98

Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Projects selected for feature in this hardbound, full color book will all be a winner in one of 100+ categories in the 12th Annual A+Awards, the largest awards program celebrating stunning architecture around the globe. The Main Entry Deadline is December 15th, 2023.

Project 75

Project Architecture Firms Client 75

Architonic

MAY 23, 2024

For designers with clients who own multiple eclectic homes, it’s useful to have a few go-to suppliers in the black book. Yet what about turning to one catalogue, showing a range of contemporary furniture collections that could solve every interior need and seamlessly adapt to each cross-continental residential scenario?

Project 98

Project Design Residential Finishes 98

Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2022

RIBA Award-winning homes are the focus of author Dominic Bradbury's latest book , 21st Century Houses. More than 300 photographs, plans and sketches fill the 21st Century Houses book , published by RIBA Books , to bring readers inside the "best of the best" of modern British homes. Photo by Dennis Pedersen.

Modern 111

Modern Home Housing Site 111

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

MARCH 13, 2023

Preparing for this post I counted roughly one hundred books in my library that are related to exhibitions. Surprisingly, given that I tend to buy catalogs and other companion books to exhibitions I visit, only a quarter of those hundred are exhibitions I have seen in person.

Architecture 52

Architecture Students Visualization Installation 52

ArchiDiaries

JULY 9, 2022

Excerpt: The Book Room is a library designed by the architectural firm Studio Infinity. The client aspired to provide a library as an additional amenity for his project in this small double-height space carved out of the parking lot. The firm aimed to address the spatial attributes and create a multi-functional reading space.

Utilities 72

Utilities Firms Architecture Firm Client 72

Archinect

MARCH 10, 2022

Hosted by Bee Breeders in partnership with Archhive Books, this was the first edition of an annual competition series, in which participants are tasked with exploring workplace design. The Office 2021 Design Challenge has released the winning and shortlisted entries. How does architecture respond to such tests to the physical environment?

Client 234

Client Clients Design Industrial 234

Architizer

JULY 5, 2022

In this case, Jetlag Books, a pop-up shop, is proposed to attract the interest and attention of the public. Different from other surrounding finely-decorated stores, Jetlag Books is immediately impressive at first glance. The space does not aim to be an “immortal” store, nor do Jetlag books wish to become an immortal brand.

Concept 64

Concept Commercial Technology Technology 64

Architizer

AUGUST 18, 2022

Whether you’re nestled under a tree in a local park, reclined poolside in an exotic location, or simply sitting with a glass of something ice cold watching the sun drop down beyond the horizon, spending a few hours with your nose stuck in a captivating book during the long summer days is one of life’s greatest pleasures. On Bramante.

Architecture 83

Architecture Landscape Contemporary Education 83

Architizer

APRIL 24, 2022

Therefore, there is no reason for the Tianya Books , located in a scenic spot, to be a bookstore that let people feel homesick and lonely. Project Manager : WEI Wei; Client : Sanya Tianya Haijiao Tourism Development Co. For more information on Tianya Books, please visit the in-depth project page on Architizer.

Glass 66

Glass Project Design Consulting 66

Deezen

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

While using books for interior decoration is not a new idea, it has been brought back into focus by a now-viral TikTok video posted in December by San Diego-based interior designer Kailee Blalock. Built-in shelves made from Victorian Ash are the focal point of the room and have been densely filled with a collection of ceramic art and books.

Interior 137

Interior Renovation Art Home 137

Dwell

MARCH 2, 2023

Oh, and one new build, a cabin in Denmark that a passerby could mistake for a library, is one for the books. Big Windows and White Interiors Punch Up a Gloomy ’60s California Beach House Fuse Architects took a 1960s-built home in Pajaro Dunes, California, and renovated it as a retreat for their clients, a family of five.

Home 138

Home Remodeling Renovation Client 138

Habitus Living

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As such, it was a revelation to look through their book, Interiors Beyond the Primary and see just how diverse their output has been. But back to the book. The post Colour and style coalesce in Arent & Pyke’s new book – Beyond the Primary Palette appeared first on Habitusliving.com. It’s terrific.

Interior 52

Interior Transportation Foundation Art 52

Design Thoughts Architects

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Design is crucial to a project’s success, ensuring client satisfaction and managing the homebuilding budget. Designing according to client specifications and lifestyle is essential for creating personalized outcomes and fostering emotional connections. Top 5 Don'ts: 1. Never conclude the cost per square foot: 1.

Client 52

Client Clients Estimating Regulation 52

Architecture Ideas

APRIL 28, 2023

As a designer or decorator, you can help your clients create a space that works for their needs and enhances their productivity. In this blog post, we’ll share some practical tips to positively assist your clients to improve their home office rooms. Here are ten valuable recommendations that you can note and follow: Tip #1.

Home 105

Home Client Clients Management 105

The Style Saloniste

MARCH 14, 2022

Volpe’s deep immersion in the best of contemporary art and design are fully revealed in his new book ‘Steven Volpe Rooms’ co-authored with Mayer Rus, and published by Rizzoli. STEVEN VOLPE ROOMS, his new book showcases ten projects that have been completed in the last decade. All feel startlingly original, fresh, and inspiring.

Art 52

Art Project Design Client 52

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Breuer’s Bohemia surveys the houses he designed in Connecticut and Massachusetts from the 1950s through the ’70s, many of which were commissioned by a few culturally progressive clients—chiefly Rufus and Leslie Stillman and Andrew and Jamie Gagarin—who coalesced around him into a dynamic social circle.

Client 102

Client Clients Art Residential 102

Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

With just over three weeks left to enter Dezeen Awards 2024 , we spoke to last year's sustainability winners about how their success led to attention and new clients. After receiving the award, we gained recognition from all our existing clients and opportunities for development with Laizhou Bar in other cities," RooMoo said.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Client Clients Real Estate 105

Deezen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This is a place where you can be sitting under a tree, reading your favorite book", says he continued. Beijing City Library also incorporates spaces for performances and book restoration. Beneath the hilly mounds are a series of private areas for reading and conferences, and parts of the mounds are flattened to house tables.

Civil Engineering 145

Civil Engineering Restoration Engineering Engineering 145

Deezen

MAY 14, 2023

The clients required over 30 private offices within the floor plan, so it had to compromise on the size of the rooms to leave enough area for lounges and other communal facilities. The interior is designed to look more like a hotel lobby than an office Ritz and Rabin's studio has offices in both Los Angeles and Toronto.

Cities 145

Cities Firms Client Clients 145

Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The recently released 100 Women: Architects in Practice book showcases the work of 100 architects from around the world. This book aims to be a small part in the process of correcting that imbalance, while also looking at what architecture is, who it is for and what it can do."

Architect 143

Architect Government Environment Inspiration 143

Dwell

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

ÖÖD installed its 227-square-foot Signature House model in Vermont for clients who rent it as a retreat. The clients were Erle and Jeremy, who are renowned hosts seeking to offer travelers a true Nordic adventure. Separately, we also worked with clients Katie and Zach on an ÖÖD Signature House prefab mirror cabin in Vermont.

Client 111

Client Clients Installation Contemporary 111

Deezen

APRIL 2, 2023

Office Alex Nicholls was brought on board while the apartment block was still under construction and was able to make significant changes to suit his clients' needs – improving the layout, adding skylights and up-speccing on key details like the windows. However, it became a key architectural intervention."

IT 135

IT Client Clients Contract 135

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

DECEMBER 6, 2021

REFERRAL LINKS : dDAB COMMENTARY : Hearing the name Rob Krier , I immediately think of the book Urban Space , the 1979 English edition of Stadtraum in Theorie und Praxis , published in 1975. That influential book is actually all I think of, since I've never followed the career of the architect and urban planner born in Luxembourg in 1938.

Masterplanning 111

Masterplanning Residential Client Clients 111

Deezen

JUNE 2, 2024

Shelving here that originally stored books now holds material samples, image mood boards and other project-related paraphernalia. There's also a basement where the practice keeps more materials and client orders before they're shipped out.

Regulation 111

Regulation Restoration Materials Site 111

Dwell

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Project Details: Location: Madrid, Spain Architect: Sierra De La Higuera / @sierra.delahiguera Year: 2022 Photographer: Germán Saiz From the Architect: "Our clients wanted to bring part of their origins to Madrid. Plus, they are avid travellers—she is Mexican and he Galician—so they yearned to bring a family influence to their new home.

Zoning 136

Zoning Client Clients Inspiration 136

Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2023

Named A Japanese Manga Artist's House, the home is located on a narrow site with a rich artistic history and draws upon the storytelling aspect of manga – a type of Japanese comic book. The room is semi-underground, so the clients can enjoy the view of the moonlit night while maintaining their privacy."

Housing 145

Housing Client Clients Windows 145

Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Perhaps this is why there has been an increase in noise around hotel clients wanting to shelter a residential style in hospitality and why, meanwhile, guests checking in want to take a little bit of their hotel experience home with them. I think residential clients take inspiration from hotel bathrooms and spas a lot.

Residential 110

Residential Design Client Clients 110