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2023 Architectural Book Awards shortlist unveiled

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The shortlist has been announced for the inaugural Architectural Book Awards. The awards were open to any book published in 2020, 2021, or 2022, with genres spanning history, biographies, buildings, practice, typologies, technical, and guides.

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Stefano Boeri Reimagines the Italian Square for Frankfurt Book Fair 2024

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© STEFANO BOERI INTERIORS Stefano Boeri has designed a cultural square at the heart of the Italian pavilion for the 76th edition of the Frankfurt Book Fair. With Italy returning as Guest of Honor after 36 years, the book fair is the largest and most significant event in the publishing world and will be held from October 16-20, 2024.

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MVRDV’s ‘canyon of books’ wins Wuhan Library design competition

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Inside, the motif is continued through a stepped terrace of books that seeks to evoke the aura of a canyon. The library’s flowing form draws inspiration from the “sculptural force” of Wuhan’s rivers.

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Call for Entries: NSW Housing Pattern Book Design Competition

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The New South Wales (NSW) Housing Pattern Book Design Competition aims to engage the international design community, architects and students of architecture, to explore bold ideas and develop creative concepts to meet the immediate and future housing needs of the people of NSW, Australia.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect.

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Taipei International Book Exhibition – Netherlands Pavilion / MVRDV

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Marking 400 years since the first encounter between the Dutch and the native people of the island of Taiwan, the Taipei International Book Exhibition. Completed in 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. Images by Shephotoerd.

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The Books You Should Read for Summer 2024, According to Leading Voices in Architecture

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Continuing a recurring tradition , Archinect has reached out to notable figures across the architecture community who have been featured in our editorial over the past year, asking them what books they believe should be on your radar.