Quotes:Venturi’s iconic quotes from this book, like “Less is a bore,”“I am for messy vitality over obvious unity,” and “Main Street is almost alright,” have become rallying cries for architects seeking to break free from the constraints of modernism. Venturi doesn’t just provide a ...
Chronicles postwar architects’ and merchants’ invention of the shopping mall, revealing how the design of these marketplaces played an integral role in their cultural ascent. Publishers Weekly writes, “Contending that malls answer ‘the basic human need’ of bringing people together, influential de...
Architects, Firms, and Movements Archigram / Peter Cook More than a few revolutions took place in the 60s, but perhaps the most memorable one for architects is that of Archigram. The legendary British group created visions for cities that still feel fresh and fantastical today, and are carried...
In 2013, Land8 created a list of the “Top 10 Books for Landscape Architects”. We still value these texts (and may even have selected a few for re-inclusion on this list), but today our profession has grown increasingly dynamic, interdisciplinary, and deeply tied to the urgent needs of ...
Chronicles postwar architects’ and merchants’ invention of the shopping mall, revealing how the design of these marketplaces played an integral role in their cultural ascent. Publishers Weekly writes, “Contending that malls answer ‘the basic human need’ of bringing people together, influential de...
urban life, and the very process of storytelling. Though not a conventional architecture book, “Invisible Cities” offers a unique lens to perceive and understand cities, making it a fascinating read for architects, urban planners, and anyone interested in the complexity and beauty of urban life...
Henry van de Velde: The Artist as Designer: From Art Nouveau to Modernism 9780995473058 Velde:Hollis, Richard $42.00 excludingshipping Art Nouveau: Art, Architecture and Design in Transformation 9781350061149 Ashby, Dr Charlotte (Programme Director ...
Zadkine Fashion Learning Workshop / Krill-Office for Resilient Cities and Architecture Herschel Atrium Extension / KLG Architects Rodney House / BAAG Porcelain Tiles - Bohemian Collection | Aparici T-HOUSE New Balance Store / Schemata Architects + ondesign Partners The Hutong Renovation in Bei...
This textbook-like book is full of exercises and informative information for designers and architects. It’s a pretty dry read, but if that doesn’t bother you, you’ll be able to learn the basics of design as well as advanced principles. ...
Charles Voysey was a prominent designer, known for his wallpaper, fabrics and furnishings. He is also reknowned as the Architect for several English Country Houses. Find books related to his works and many others at RIBA Books.