A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

APRIL 21, 2023

Although reading has been low on my list of priorities under the circumstances, I wanted to take the brief chance I have now to highlight some books released so far this year — a dozen of them, presented in order of date of publication. No doubt, people reading this book are eager to take on the question.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This year's roundup of books to give to discerning architects for the holidays is presented in pairs. While at least one book in each pair is new, the other one isn't necessarily so — new, old, or not-so-old, it is related to the first in some manner, as explained in my descriptions. Hey, architectural historians like gift books, too!)

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

MARCH 21, 2022

I've decided to bring back "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. A well-considered use of materials and an emphasis on small-scale massing (even in the larger projects) unite the projects.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JULY 25, 2022

The monograph on Kahn was first published by Phaidon in 2005, but with the subsequent completion of the FDR Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island, the eponymous book has been expanded, enlarged, and updated.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

AUGUST 15, 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. Verify in Field: Projects and Coversations Höweler Yoon by Eric Höweler and J. in the Details."

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Architizer

JANUARY 23, 2024

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Published by Leonardo of Pisa, known as Fibonacci, in his 1202 book Liber Abaci, it consists of a sequence in which each number is equal to the sum of the two preceding numbers. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

MARCH 7, 2022

For architects educated in the modern idiom, like myself, Wright's Larkin Building — an office building built in Buffalo, New York, in 1904 and demolished in 1950 — is familiar, discussed in architectural history classes for its monumentality, large atrium, division of work areas, and early adoption of air conditioning. But that's not all!

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

Architizer's new image-heavy daily newsletter , The Plug , is easy on the eyes, giving readers a quick jolt of inspiration to supercharge their days. At some point in the school year, a student in my AP Literature class will ask the dreaded question: what is “Modernism?” What kind of truth, though, does modern art speak to?

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. These modernized places of preservation spark curiosity, debate and, crucially, ensure lessons from our ancestors endure.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

APRIL 28, 2023

This year's New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is my third, following the 2022 book fair and, just days before lockdown, the 2020 book fair. Along these lines, below are some things I learned while browsing the booths at this year's book fair trying to find some architectural gems. It is going for $7,500.

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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.

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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. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2022

Designed to balance elegance and playfulness, the Briarcliff house was built for a growing family that loves the performing arts. The home's design was inspired by the classic form of rural Michigan farmsteads – collections of gabled-roof structures built over generations," said the studio. It consists of four gabled volumes.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 5, 2022

In the recently opened 8th Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale this summer in Japan, Ma Yansong, the principal partner of MAD Architects, has shown a new artwork “Flow” It reinvents part of the artwork “Tunnel of Light” that completed in 2018. Art Journey through the Tunnel MAD rebuilds the entrance of Kiyotsu Gorge tunnel.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Hartman and Amale Andraos, a New York designer and former dean at the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, are the authors of new book The Women Who Changed Architecture, a collective biography highlighting 122 architects from 28 countries whose works have significantly influenced the trajectory of the built environment.

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The Style Saloniste

MARCH 14, 2022

STEVEN VOLPE MARKS MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OF DESIGN For San Francisco designer Steven Volpe, design and art always go hand in hand. He first learned the importance and uses of art in design as a young apprentice in the studio of San Francisco designer, Anthony Hail. All feel startlingly original, fresh, and inspiring.

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The Spaces

MARCH 2, 2022

Residents can also enjoy the less obvious perks of the ‘members club’ aesthetic: bathrooms are stocked with Earl of East products, ceramics are handmade, walls curated with art and YogaMatters workout equipment is available in each apartment. A guest-suite at The Gessner is available to book for visiting family and friends.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 9, 2024

Additionally, modern luxury CEO Office design through Officebanao enhances the CEO’s productivity and work atmosphere. This is accomplished in a modern luxury design by using premium, ergonomic furniture and accessories. Fine art, sculptures, curated books and branded accessories tell a story of culture, taste and wealth.

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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."

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Dwell

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Project Details: Location: Los Angeles, California Architect: Dan Brunn Architecture / @ dbarchitecture Photographer: Brandon Shigeta / @ bshigeta From the Architect: " Honoring the beauty of the original midcentury-modern home and elevating it to current day living conditions, Dan Brunn incorporated unique touches for Amy Tangerine and her family.

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Architizer

AUGUST 25, 2022

A few of these creators have used the lens of existing works of art and literature to look at the modern world. Morphing forms, dramatic shadows and complex folds make up this Alice in Wonderland-inspired image. Dana Thomas’s book Fashionopolis is the inspiration behind this pastel-hued illustration. Fashionopolis.

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30X40 Design Workshop

MAY 13, 2024

Victoria and Albert Museum (London, UK) Famous for its comprehensive collection of decorative arts and design. The Getty Research Portal Access to an extensive collection of digitized art history texts, rare books, and related literature which can be a valuable resource for architectural research.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A fascinating new book chronicles unorthodox Japanese residential architecture over the past almost 80 years. It might sound like a lot, but this type of open home comes up again and again in Pollock’s book, with a number of residents saying that it helps create family harmony, as well as a sense of fluidity within the residence.

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The Architect's Guide

APRIL 8, 2021

Architecture Books Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For this post, I thought I would put together an exhaustive list of the best architecture books. The Architecture Reference & Specification Book updated & revised: Everything Architects Need to Know Every Day. UPDATED: April 8, 2021.

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Portland Architecture

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A recent Seattle house was featured in a New York Times article called " A Modern Home That Looks Toward the Sky and the Water." He has also received a series of commissions in the Miami Design District in 2018 (in collaboration with SB Architects), years after publishing a book on his alleyway explorations, Tight Urbanism , in 2010.

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SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 2, 2023

What caught my eye was a collection of his stunning images of Art Deco towers, part of a larger project to document historic skyscrapers across the USA entitled the Highrises Collection. Chris’s visual art developed alongside his growing skills as a designer, and this architectural influence is integral to his work.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2022

The Eames designers were known for their iconic mid-century modern furniture, which is still widely appreciated and can be seen in a number of contemporary interiors. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. Photo by Olmo Peeters. Photo by Justin Chung.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The post Modern Vernacular: Emerging Firm of the Year Studio Toggle on Pioneering Cross-Cultural Architecture appeared first on Journal.

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Architizer

AUGUST 29, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The post Wabi-Sabi: Why Architects Should Embrace the Art of Imperfection appeared first on Journal. Order your copy today.

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Design Thoughts Architects

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The choice between classic and modern styles, or even a fusion of both, plays a pivotal role in shaping the character and aesthetic of the home. The comparison between classical and modern style houses encompasses various architectural, design, and lifestyle elements.

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Design Thoughts Architects

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Simple Modern House with Light and Ventilation. Simple Modern House : This is a story of a family who requested a simple yet modern house. A simple modern house design with a repetitive pattern of vertical slats and a CNC panel for the perfect play of lights. The design is simple and functional.

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The Spaces

MARCH 2, 2023

To celebrate World Book Day, we’ve rounded up some of the world’s most beautiful libraries. Oodi library in Helsinki, Finland Photography: Tuomas Uusheimo ALA Architects designed Helsinki’s strikingly modern Oodi public library, conceived as a ‘living room’ for the Finnish capital.

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Architizer

JUNE 1, 2022

In 1939, George Orwell declared that “all art is propaganda.” With World War II encroaching, and the Western intelligentsia dividing itself into different ideological camps, it seemed naive, even deluded, to suggest that art inhabited a zone beyond politics. Click here to sign up for our Jobs Newsletter. .

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e-architect

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Gainsborough’s House Suffolk, English Art Gallery Building, Architect, New UK Property Photos. Gainsborough’s House Suffolk, art gallery. Gainsborough’s home has been reimagined and enriched to make complementary historic and modern settings for the Museum’s displays.”. For booking and further information: www.gainsborough.org.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? This intervention extends the view through the RLC from Monroe Street and Millennium Park to the Modern Wing’s Pritzker Garden, making the programs of the RLC also visible from the exterior. Art Institute of Chicago – Ryan Learning Center Renovation Gallery.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 17, 2024

Imagine having a shaded spot in your backyard where you can chill out, read a book, or host get-togethers. Pergola X is the modern luxury pergola, that will transform your outdoor space to the oasis you have always imagined. The post Decorating your Patio Pergola with Living Art appeared first on The Architecture Designs.

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Deezen

MAY 20, 2024

Also included is an ecological resort and spa featuring upscale dining and a mixed-use family apartment dwelling inspired by local landscapes. The Interior Design Capstone is the final design studio for students pursuing their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design.

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