TROPPO ARCHITECTS by Philip Goad
$39.99 AUD
Category: Architecture
Historically, the phrase "going troppo" came into prominence in World War II. It meant to be "heat affected", one went "off", a little mad in the heat of the tropics. This is the story of two architects who "went troppo", but in doing so, found another state. For them it meant becoming acclimatised, not ...Show more
Design for Good: A New Era of Architecture for Everyone by John Cary
$39.99 AUD
Category: Architecture
"That's what we do really: we do miracles," said Anne-Marie Nyiranshimiyimana, who learned masonry in helping to build the Butaro Hospital, a project designed for and with the people of Rwanda using local materials. This, and other projects designed with dignity, show the power of good design. In Desig ...Show more
Dangerous Women by Kimberly L. Mary D.; Dennis Garrard
$39.99 AUD
Category: Architecture
-Dangerous Women presents works from the rich holdings of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art that explore different artists' responses to the women of the Bible -Evokes a politically charged theme celebrating the strength of women and their ability to take back power in adverse circumstances -Fea ...Show more
Pavilions in Parks by Allison Rose
$39.95 AUD
Category: Architecture
Reclining in the shade of a rotunda, or being serenaded from a bandstand, everyone has fond memories of sunny days in parks and pavilions. Criss-crossing the country, from Albany to Toogoolawah, travellers can find little gems that adorn the land. Bandstands, pavillions and rotundas stand testimony to t ...Show more
Fantastic Escapes: Architecture and Design for Stylish Stays by Maria Chatzistavrou (Editor); Chuck Peterson (Editor); Luciana Breviglieri (Editor)
$90.00 AUD
Category: Architecture
- Boutique hotels and B&B are extremely attractive to tourists, and are becoming increasingly popular worldwide; this book features somewhere in the region of 200 boutique hotels and B&B projects from around the world - Detailed descriptions and multi-angle pictures make this an excellent insigh ...Show more
Café Plus - Multi-Purpose Café Interior Design by Manuel N. Zornoza
$69.99 AUD
Category: Architecture
- Illustrated descriptions of 35 eclectic coffee shops from all over the world, mostly completed after 2015- Many of the included projects have received accolades for their design- A rich source of inspiration for architects, professional designers and photographers, this book will also be of interest t ...Show more
Libraries - The Reflections Series by Bjarne Hammer
$39.99 AUD
Category: Architecture
"Stunning" The Guardian (UK). "Magnificently illustrated" The Sunday Independent (UK)'Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future.' So said the iconic Ray Bradbury, and indeed history as we know it begins with the invention of the library.Libraries is a visual exploration of how cultur ...Show more
Small but Smart - Design Solutions for Mini Homes by Chris van Uffelen
$59.99 AUD
Category: Architecture
The aim to live in a mini house can have various reasons: For many it stands for a better, more livable existence on the basis of what is necessary, possible and desired, making one's life easier, more economical and more sustainable. The limitation of the floor space promotes concentration on the esse ...Show more
A Sustainable Future - Urban Parks and Gardens by Philip Jodidio (Editor)
$125.00 AUD
Category: Architecture
Discover how these brilliantly designed green spaces have helped improve the lives of urban dwellers all over the Arab World, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. For centuries the garden has served as a central element in Muslim culture. The new or restored gardens created by AKTC, seen in thi ...Show more
All Together Now: The co-living and co-working revolution by Naomi Cleaver, Amy Frearson
$83.99 AUD
Category: Architecture
A practical and inspirational design guide, this book draws on Naomi Cleaver’s own experience as a designer. Featuring detailed and highly illustrated case studies across co-living and co-working typologies, it takes in new builds and conversions of various sizes that have been implemented international ...Show more
Carchitecture USA: American Houses With Horsepower by THIJS DEMEULEMEESTER
$115.00 AUD
Category: Architecture | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
Design writers Thijs Demeulemeester and Bert Voet's book Carchitecture explores the historical parallels between trends in architectural styles and car design. Financial Times The successor to bestselling 'Carchitecture'. A book like a road trip along iconic American homes and the unique cars that perfe ...Show more
Notre-Dame: A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals by Ken Follett
$19.99 AUD
Category: Architecture
Ken Follett will donate his proceeds from this book to the charity La Fondation du Patrimoine. 'The wonderful cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the greatest achievements of European civilization, was on fire. The sight dazed and disturbed us profoundly. I was on the edge of tears. Something price ...Show more