A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JUNE 19, 2023

The most recent numbered 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, was #48, back in December. At that time I also mentioned an in-progress "Brief" with eight books — here they are.

Modern 93

Modern Students Cities Materials 93

Archeyes

AUGUST 30, 2024

Urban design is a field that merges art, science, and practicality to shape our cities and communities in meaningful ways. The post The 10 Best Urban Design Books Every Urbanist Should Read appeared first on ArchEyes. For anyone passionate about understanding and improving urban spaces, there.

Design 80

Design Art Cities Space 80

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

Deezen

AUGUST 29, 2024

Promotion: the eighth edition of design exhibition Look Book hosted almost 70 brands over three days at this year's design fair International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). At this year's Look Book, the collective displayed its Tloque series, made in collaboration with designer Taller Batán and informed by life cycles in nature.

Manufacturing 94

Manufacturing Design Technique Information 94

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In this 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 — are six books in three pairs. They sent me a few, and given this book's portable size and breezy nature it was the first one I finished.

Modern 105

Modern Materials Environment Diagram 105

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.

Architecture 134

Architecture Architecture School Deconstruction Diagram 134

designboom

MARCH 16, 2023

published by phaidon, the book tells the story of this mass medium and how it spawned new opportunities for artists, both analog and digital The post from the birth of the web to the rise of NFTs: phaidon book delves into the realms of internet art appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Art 102

Art Architecture IT Design 102

ArchDaily

JUNE 30, 2023

© Hao Chen architects: genarchitects Location: Aranya Art Center, Building 3, Block C3-2, Aranya, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Hao Chen Area: 648.0 m2 Read more »

Art 264

Art Building Architect Project 264

designboom

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Exploring AI-Generated Secret Cars in 300 Promptographs François Mercier, also known as Mr. François, presents Secret Cars: 300 Promptographs, a playful book featuring AI-generated images of imaginative ‘secret’ car models.

Architecture 118

Architecture Design Art 118

The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 11, 2024

Dutch designer Petra Blaisse founded her practice, Inside Outside, in 1991; in the 33 years since, the erstwhile “one woman shop,” as Blaisse described it, has evolved into a multidisciplinary design The post Petra Blaisse’s new book <em>Art Applied</em> reflects on a career of trailblazing and multihyphenate creativity appeared first (..)

Art 52

Art IT Design 52

Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2024

Named Shanghai Book City, the 12,000-square-metre building has been overhauled to transform it from a traditional bookstore into a cultural hub and public landmark. This design is intended to resemble books lined up spine-side out. We strive to create a vertical city with squares, streets and 'book houses' of different sizes.

Cities 121

Cities Zoning Commercial Firms 121

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For this last post of 2022 I looked back at the dozens of books I reviewed or featured as "Book Briefs" on this blog, and the ones I reviewed on World-Architects. As such, I've listed at bottom some recent and forthcoming books I'm looking forward to reading and (hopefully) reviewing in the new year.

Education 102

Education Cities Foundation Architect 102

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. Accordingly, small projects (e.g.,

Landscape 105

Landscape Project Architect Government 105

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. Accumulation: The Art, Architecture, and Media of Climate Change edited by Nick Axel, Nikolaus Hirsch, Daniel A.

Modern 98

Modern Visualization Construction Construction 98

Architecture Lab

MARCH 23, 2022

Are you an art history student or just a book lover looking to explore this vast yet exhilarating world of art? Whoever you may be, having a perfect art history book is just as important. Art history’s a broad topic that embraces almost every aspect of human history and society.

Art 52

Art Students IT 52

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.

Sketching 102

Sketching Art Visualization Education 102

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

Deezen

APRIL 3, 2023

Published in 2021 by design book publisher Phaidon , the book showcases how Universal has spent two decades "shaping the way people live, work and play" through architecture and interiors. The post Competition: win Universal Design Studio's new book appeared first on Dezeen.

Design 105

Design Sketching Technique Interior 105

Deezen

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It's not too late to feature in the Dezeen Events Guide for Miami art week , which spotlights all the key events taking place during this year's festival. From 2 to 8 December, Miami becomes home to exhibitions , fairs, talks , installations and pop-up events exploring global art and design. The illustration is by Justyna Green.

Art 103

Art Events Commercial Installation 103

Deezen

JUNE 19, 2024

Promotion: works ranging from the subtle and elegant to the bold and bespoke feature among the line-up from accessory and object designers showing at Look Book 2024, a part of ICFF in New York. The artist and designer is now based in New Haven, Connecticut, and showcased mirrors, lamps, stools and wall objects at Look Book.

Design 89

Design Events Inspiration Materials 89

The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 15, 2022

London-based publishing company MACK Books has long been known for its ethereal collections of art, photography, and academic books; now the publisher can add architecture books to that list. The post MACK Books’ forthcoming architecture collection will publish five titles appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

Architecture 106

Architecture Art IT 106

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."

Firms 94

Firms Visualization Installation Innovation 94

Deezen

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Several restaurants and a hotel have opened within Detroit 's historic Book Tower as part of a years-long restoration project of the building undertaken by its developer and architecture studio ODA. The post Restored Book Tower in Detroit features hospitality venues by Method Co appeared first on Dezeen.

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Restoration Glass Concept Contemporary 134

designboom

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Jean Jullien creates colossal sculptures at Le Bon Marché Two gigantic sculptures by French artist Jean Jullien have landed at Le Bon Marché department store in Paris, as part of the book-themed exhibition Mise en Page.

Architecture 145

Architecture Design Art 145

Architizer

APRIL 25, 2024

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. As I reach for a book tucked away on my bookshelf, I experience a sudden rush of nostalgia. Order your copy today.

Architecture 88

Architecture Information Design Visualization 88

The Spaces

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we close out the year, our team share some of their favourite books on The Spaces Bookshelf , from lavish architectural tomes to street photography essays, and much-missed pioneer Virgil Abloh’s collaboration with Nike. The book is a loving portrait of these pioneering culinary talents as well as the spaces they inhabit.

Space 125

Space Home Interior Housing 125

designboom

JULY 30, 2024

in his book, the british photographer lets his readers into the world of shooting vehicles, from advertising commissioning to pre- and post-production. The post the art of car photography through benedict redgrove’s lens, from mclaren to aston martin appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Art 97

Art Architecture Design 97

designboom

APRIL 8, 2024

by advocating for repair of existing structures, jeanne gang's book proposes a sustainable future with 'the art of architectural grafting.' The post jeanne gang publishes ‘the art of architectural grafting,’ advocating growth through repair appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Art 111

Art Architecture Sustainability Structure 111

The Architect's Newsletter

JANUARY 12, 2024

Looking to add more books to your shelves or to the growing pile on your coffee table? AN editors have rounded up a few of the architecture and design books The post Here are 16 architecture and design books to look out for in 2024 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

Architecture 110

Architecture Design Art 110

The Spaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Lombardi is a journalist and former editor-in-chief of the arts title BRAVO! Photography: Pedro Mascaro While it’s definitely a minimalist’s nightmare, the tiny bookshop has maximised its volume as much as possible to house over 4,000 books, magazines, vinyl records and CDs.

Art 90

Art Finishes Installation Contemporary 90

Deezen

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For the second year running, Dezeen Events Guide is creating a guide to Miami art week , highlighting the key fairs, exhibitions, installations and pop-ups throughout the festival. The festival invites art and design enthusiasts, buyers and collectors for the seven days of events. The illustration is by Justyna Green.

Art 102

Art Events Commercial Information 102

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The recent receipt of two review books got me thinking about the past and the future of architecture books. As in any book that is basically a survey, a collection of things united by a theme, it's easiest as a reviewer to focus on organization, presentation, and selection.

Architecture 59

Architecture Art Technology Technology 59

Community Architect

AUGUST 8, 2024

Vishan Chakrabarti wrote this book in the time of the pandemic which he describes as "space and time ruptured". His new book sheds a lot more light on why separating architecture from urban design is a big problem and less light on how connecting these two professions could be a solution to many of the world's current problems.

Architecture 78

Architecture Cities Housing Building 78

DesignRulz

APRIL 2, 2023

Organizing your books can also help you to rediscover old favorites, discover new authors, and create a sense of calm and order in your home. Consider different ways to arrange your books, such as by author, genre, color, or theme. Go through your books and donate or sell any that you no longer need or want.

Visualization 98

Visualization Finishes Environment Home 98

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JUNE 5, 2023

Last week I cobbled together eight books, some of which publishers had sent me more than a year ago, in an effort to write a "Better Late Than Never" installment of "Book Briefs," something I had done back in April 2018 with Book Briefs #35. How do the reviews compare, my own vs. OpenAI?

Modern 52

Modern Visualization Art Education 52

The Architect's Newsletter

JUNE 13, 2024

Le Guin’s books, may I suggest you start with her six-page essay, A Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction. Le Guin’s 19th-century home in Portland, Oregon, is being repurposed by Literary Arts to host a writer’s residency appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. If you’re intimidated by the heft of Ursula K.

Art 113

Art Home 113

Deezen

MAY 3, 2024

Named Stanton Yards, after the marina it is to be built on, the project includes the conversion of four warehouses into an integrated "arts campus". Metal siding will replaced at certain junctures by polycarbonate panels to bring in diffuse light to the flexible art spaces within. "We The images are courtesy of SO-IL.

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Art Space Restoration Roofing 114