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55/02

196-pages, 229 x 152mm, 60 full-colour illustrations

£34.95 hb, 978-1-926724-07-2

This meticulously illustrated volume documents a new project by the internationally

renowned multidisciplinary architectural collective sixteen*(makers). Composed of leaders

from some of the most innovative schools in Europe, the group focuses on interactive

'intelligent' systems employing digital fabrication, robotics, and distributed networks of

sensors and micro-processors.

The project 55/02 is a work that promotes visitor engagement with the surrounding

landscape. The project’s name comes from its coordinates, (55° 11.30 N, 02° 29.23 W,

'55/02'), in Northumbria, England, where it forms part of the Kielder Water & Forest Park art

and architecture collection.

100+ TIPS & IDEAS: BATHROOMS

136-pages, 225 x 150mm, full-colour illustrations

£9.99 pb, 978-607-437-020-1

From luxurious wet-rooms to neat little en-suites and everything in between, the bathroom

is one of the most important rooms in the home.

100+ Tips & Ideas: Bathrooms is a superbly illustrated volume that offers more than one

hundred innovative, clever, and creative solutions for anyone wanting to add a touch of

contemporary luxury to their bathroom.

ACADIA 2014 DESIGN AGENCY: PROJECTS

290-pages, 280 x 215mm, illustrations throughout

£50.00 pb, 978-1-92672-448-5

The Projects Catalogue of the ACADIA 2014: DESIGN AGENCY international conference

contains jury selected and curated research and practice projects of the 34th annual

conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture. Projects by

researchers, practitioners, students and by the ACADIA partner organization Tex-Fab are

included.

This volume brings together a spectrum of research and creative practice currently

occurring within the ACADIA community. This combined research reflects new paradigms

that are redefining contemporary architecture. Specialized

AFFORDABLE HOUSES ARCHITECTURE


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-60-3

More often than not, the architectural hallmark of a community or neighbourhood comes

not from its most expensive or exclusive properties, but from the simplest housing.

To create something unique and efficient with a low budget requires more than

imagination, architects must be willing to look beyond the conventional and embrace

new methods of construction, new materials, and new ideas – many of which are

showcased in this essential book.

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ALL IN ORDER

256-pages, 235 x 195mm, over 180 full-colour photographs

£12.95 hb, 978-84-96823-40-2

Household organization is complicated but not impossible. Having everything within arm’s

reach is attainable by choosing good storage options. Success here often depends more

on insight than budget, and clever use of space, colour, contrast, and similar.

Various storage solutions are explored for different rooms/areas in the house/flat. It is also

important not to let design triumph over practicality, every dwelling needs somewhere to

store an ironing board, luggage, coats & hats, dirty laundry, etc. Most of what is suggested

in this outstandingly helpful volume can be sourced from places such as IKEA, B&Q,

Homebase, and high street stores.

ARCHITECTURE AND NATIONAL IDENTITY

96-pages, 215 x 215mm, 20 colour and 106 b&w illustrations

£34.99 pb, 978-0-929112-66-4

With the approach of Canadaʼs centennial in 1967, the Canadian government initiated

dozens of architectural projects across the country. This ambitious program aimed to give

form to the identity of a young country.

Known collectively as the Centennial Projects, these structures included arts buildings such

as the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, historic buildings such as the Fathers of

Confederation Memorial Building in Charlottetown, and other more idiosyncratic entities

such as the UFO Landing Pad in St. Paul Alberta. This publication proposes an historical

overview of the venture as well as detailed presentations of 21 projects.

ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS

448-pages, 279 x 241mm, 540 illustrations

£55.00 hb, 978-1-932159-78-3

The goal of this widely used book is to present in a highly illustrated format the principles of

design for good hearing and freedom from noise in and around buildings.

The more than 540 illustrations are not merely supplements to the text they form the core of

the coverage of basic principles of sound and hearing, sound absorption and noise

reduction, sound isolation and criteria for noise, control of HVAC systems noise and

vibrations, auditorium acoustics design, and electronic sound systems. This is the ultimate

resource for architects, interior designers, engineers, and all others concerned with the

design and construction of buildings who need to know the basics of architectural

acoustics, but who do not have the time to digest wordy presentations.

ARCHITECTURAL SHAPES 96-pages, 205 x 203mm, full-colour illustrations

£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-06-1

Filled with full-colour photography, detailed architectural plans and drawings,

Architectural Shapes presents readers with a fascinating look at how modern architecture

utilises different shapes to create dramatically different aesthetics.




ARCHITECTURE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC

352-pages, 250 x 270mm, over 250 colour and b&w illustrations

£50.00 hb, 978-981-4385-25-1

The South Pacific is more than just white beaches and warm oceans - it is also home to

some of the world’s most striking architecture. Expressing a harmonious blend of vernacular

and imported design influences, architecture is at the very heart of the emergence of a

contemporary South Pacific identity that interweaves the legacies of contrasting worlds.

Be enthralled by dozens of colour photographs, most of which have never before

appeared in print, and informed by the eloquent essays that offer a new and unique look

at the history and culture of the Pacific Islands. Architecture in the South Pacific is not to be

missed by those who are new to this secluded and often isolated region, and to those who

wish to discover it afresh through the perspective of its exceptional architecture.

ARTIFICIAL NATURE ARCHITECTURE


£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-19-1

Luis de Garrido is pioneering a new architectural concept: Artificial Nature. An artificial

eco-system incorporating manmade artefacts and buildings with its own rules and which

evolves alongside the natural eco-system.

De Garrido has created a module system that utilizes industrialised architectural elements

that are perfect for creating buildings with an infinite life cycle, whose components can be

recovered, repaired and reused continuously, without generating waste or emissions. In

the same way, these buildings can be continuously moved, relocated, and modified as if

they were living organisms.

BARCELONA MONUMENTAL GUIDE


£24.99 pb, 978-84-15829-59-1

Barcelona is a spectacular city filled with architectural gems – some well known, others to

be found off-the-beaten track – created by some of the world’s finest architects, such as

Antoni Moragas, José Antonio Coderch, Josep Lluís Sert, Rafael Moneo and Antoni Gaudí.

This magnificently illustrated volume provides an unrivalled guide to the city’s finest

architectural highlights – from the Church of Santa Maria del Mar and the Museu de

Zoologia to the Indra Offices and Gaudi’s Casa Vicens. Also included are brief descriptions

and histories of each building, and an easy-to-understand map with all the locations

highlighted.

BARCELONA SKYLINE


£19.99 pb, 978-84-15223-21-4

A stunning photographic tour of Barcelona’s magnificent architecture – from glorious 18th

century houses to ultra-stylish contemporary office blocks such as the Torre AGBAR.

Featuring both hidden gems and internationally renowned buildings, Barcelona Skyline is

the perfect companion for anyone wanting to discover Barcelona’s unique architectural

identity.




BARS!


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-61-0

BARS! brings together a hand-picked selection of the most fashionable and creative bars

and nightclubs from around the world, showcasing the talents of high-flying designers and

up-and-coming designers – all of whom are internationally renowned for the quality and

impact of their designs.

Filled with full-colour photographs and detailed plans, this will become an invaluable

resource for architects and designers looking for ideas and inspiration.

BARS & CLUBS


£59.95 hb, 978-84-15223-58-0

Bars & Clubs presents a hand-picked selection of the finest, most creative and fashionable

bars and nightclubs from around the world.

With more than twenty-five innovative projects showcasing the work of both established

and up-and-coming designers – all of which are accompanied by full-colour photographs

and detailed design illustrations – this is an invaluable resource for designers everywhere.

BEST PRACTICES IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN 288-pages, 229 x 152 mm, includes free DVD

£59.95 hb, 978-1-60427-068-6

This unique book and DVD is an interactive learning environment composed of seven

content areas: building form, envelopes, structures, climate control systems, renewable

energy, lighting, and landscape design.

Each of these content areas is subdivided into learning modules introducing the subject

matter and investigates best practices for climate responsive and ecologically sustainable

building design and construction. The DVD will help visualize and engage with concepts

that may otherwise be too ambiguous or difficult to comprehend in a book format.

BIO ARCHITECTURE


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-40-9

To create truly sustainable architecture, architects and designers must take into account

not only the environmental impact of a finished project, but also every aspect of its

creation – from the materials used in construction to its energy consumption.

Bio Architecture brings together some of the most innovative real world sustainable

architecture projects from around the world, providing insight into the inspiration behind

them and the challenges they overcame.




BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE


£59.95 hb, 978-84-96823-41-9

Bioclimatic design is a cutting edge architectural concept where the use of energy, water,

and construction materials must be considered in relation to their impact on the

environment – whilst remaining true to contemporary aesthetic ideals and design

principles.

Bioclimatic Architecture is a lavishly illustrated volume that looks at a wide range of

bioclimatic projects and designs – from both established names well-practiced in

sustainable architecture, and emerging talent – showing that form and function can go

hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility.

BUILDING & LIGHT


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-16-0

Light is one of the most important aspects of design that architects must consider when

creating new projects. How it is used can dramatically alter the feeling of a building – too

little and the rooms will feel dark and unwelcoming, too much and you could create a

sterile, lifeless environment, but getting it just right will create an atmosphere that is inviting,

exhilarating, a joy to experience.

Filled with full-colour photographs, detailed architectural drawings, and insightful analysis

of both the problems and solutions to using and working with light, Building & Light is an

invaluable resource for architects and designers everywhere.

BUILDING SYSTEMS INTEGRATIONS

168-pages, 254 x 179mm

£69.95 hb, 978-1-60427-015-0

As the environmental impact of buildings becomes increasingly acknowledged, the role of

architects/designers and the initial decision-making process which determines materials,

systems, and construction processes, become more critical.

This timely book addresses sustainability in building design through development of a series

of examples presented as three dimensional models of well-integrated building systems.

Each model is composed of two paired integrated systems analysed with full graphical

display, text, analytical drawings, graphs, and tabulated values, to demonstrate the

models’ performance in a particular environment.

CASE STUDY: FACADES

224-pages, 255 x 215mm, full-colour illustartions

£29.99 pb, 978-84-96096-96-7

The facade represents a building’s outer skin, and it is through this outer skin and the

choice of materials, textures, and tones used in its composition, that architects can endow

a building with a particular character.

Case Study: Facades is a superbly illustrated volume that provides a detailed look at some

of the most creative and original concepts in the field. Filled with full-colour photography

and detailed architectural plans and drawings, alongside discussions on how the

architects and designer approached each project, this is must-have resource.




CASE STUDY: ROOFS


£29.99 pb, 978-84-96096-94-3

The roof is one of the most vital components of any building, but the choice of one type of

roof over another depends not only on the building’s purpose, but also on environmental

considerations, climactic conditions, the suitability of construction materials, and the

aesthetics of the project as a whole.

Case Study: Roofs brings together a selection of some of the most innovative and original

roofing solutions from around the world, alongside detailed explanations of how and why

the architects chose each design. Includes full-colour photography and detailed

architectural drawings and plans.

CATHEDRALS AND CHURCHES OF EUROPE


£29.95 hb, 978-3-8480-0690-8

This spectacularly illustrated book takes readers on a pilgrimage of Europe’s most

magnificent and beautiful churches and cathedrals.

At the very heart of most cities, towns, and villages, cathedrals and churches have shaped

the landscape in which they sit. Their peerless architecture bears witness to the astonishing

skills of past craftsmen and a sense of the mystic fervour that led to their building. Twelve

chapters divide Europe by country and region, each impressively illustrated to reveal not

only the architecture as a whole, but also the sheer magnificence of their vaulted ceilings,

stained glass windows, columns, tiled floors, decorations, and much, much more.

CITIES IN TRANSFORMATION


£30.00 hb, 978-981-4385-14-5

The Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize is a biennial international award that honours

outstanding contributions to the creation of vibrant, liveable and sustainable urban

communities around the world. Awarded jointly by the Urban Redevelopment Authority

and the Centre for Liveable Cities, the 2012 prize went to the City of New York for its

remarkable transformation in the decade since the 2001 World Trade Center attack.

Filled with superb full-colour photography, Cities in Transformation showcases both the

winners – Bilbao in 201 and New York in 2012 – and the runners up – Ahmedabad, Brisbane,

Copenhagen, Malmo, Vancouver, Melbourne, Curitiba, Dehli, and Khayelitsha – giving

readers a unique insight into the cities leading the way in inspired urban planning.

CONTEMPORARY GREEN PREFAB


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-47-4

Today, many architects and designers are reviving the prefabricated house, designing

products that incorporate the very best elements of prefabrication and sustainability, and

combining them with the individuality and unique quality of traditionally built housing.

Available in a wide range of materials, styles and prices, contemporary prefabricated

houses are built on the broad history of their predecessors.




CONTAINER & PREFAB HOUSES


£18.95 hb, 978-84-15829-93-5

Prefabricated architecture is turning into one of the most important trends in the world of

contemporary design. Architects and designers the world over have started to reinvent the

prefabricated house, using new materials and construction techniques – such as shipping

containers – which are easy to transport and construct, and can be installed in often

surprising locations.

This superbly illustrated book presents prefabricated housing projects made from wood,

recycled materials and recycled containers, all of which include step-by-step photographs

and building plans along with assembly details.

CONTEMPORARY GREEN RENOVATION


£64.95 hb, 978-84-15223-51-1

Contemporary Green Renovations presents projects about rehabilitation, renovation or

addition on existing buildings of any typology.

Sustainability is at the core of these contemporary designs and is a constant feature in all

the projects - alongside other including other key issues like passive energy design

strategies, minimization of resources, waste and CO2 emissions, the use of recycled and

green materials, renewable power generation, rainwater management, zero-carbon

footprint or even social sustainability-interaction between spaces.

CONTEMPORARY LIVING SPACES FOR THE ELDERLY

240-pages, 290 x 240mm, full-colour illustartions

£64.95 hb, 978-84-96823-47-1

With today’s rapid advances in technology and medical care, as well as greater

awareness of health related issues, people are beginning to live longer than ever before.

Contemporary Living Spaces for the Elderly is a lavishly illustrated volume that examines

one of most crucial challenges facing today’s professional architects – how to design

attractive yet functional environments for the elderly. Featuring full-colour photographs

and illustrations, plus architectural plans, this is a must-have volume for anyone interested

in this rapidly expanding field of architecture.

CORPORATE ARCHITECTURE


£19.99 pb, 978-84-15829-73-7

The aim of corporate architecture is to create buildings that take into account the design,

versatility, dynamism, adaptability and flexibility required of the modern office, together

with an aesthetic that reflects the spirit and brand identity of the corporation.

This superbly illustrated volume - which features full-colour photographs and detailed

architectural plans – showcases some of the most interesting office building projects

constructed over the last few years, from around the world.




DREAM GREEN ARCHITECTURE


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-78-1

This lavishly illustrated volume – featuring full-colour photography and detailed

architectural plans – showcases some of the most innovative and original environmentally

friendly and sustainable un-realised architectural projects from around the world.

Each featured project is accompanied by an insightful biography, which explores its

inspirations, the challenges it faces, and the solutions employed.

ECOLOGICAL DWELLINGS


£64.95 hb, 978-84-15223-80-1

Creating a truly sustainable architectural project is a hugely complicated, yet extremely

rewarding challenge. One in which architects must take into account not only the

immediate impact of construction and the types of materials used, but also the continued

effect of the project on its environment, and the suitability of the mechanical and

technological systems used within the project.

Superbly illustrated with full-colour photographs and detailed architectural plans and

drawings, Ecological Dwelling brings together some the latest trends and innovations in

sustainable architecture, providing architects with and indispensible source of inspiration.

ECO REFURBISHMENT


£14.99 pb, 978-84-96823-85-3

As space becomes ever more scarce, materials become more expensive, and we

become more aware of our impact on the environment, discovering ways of renovating,

conserving, and even re-inventing existing buildings – from office blocks to residential

homes – has become increasingly important.

Eco Refurbishment brings together a collection of the very latest ideas, innovations, and

trends in sustainable, environmentally-friendly, and stylish building solutions.

ECO REMODELLING, GREEN ARCHITECTURE


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-54-2

Filled with magnificent full-colour photographs, detailed architectural plans and

illustrations, Eco Remodeling, Green Architecture presents a showcase of the latest trends

and innovations in the field of sustainable architecture.

All of the featured projects are contemporary in style, but are exceptional in how they

draw influence from the pre-existing structures to create a unique character.




EFFICIENCY BUILDINGS


£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-69-6

One of the greatest challenges facing architects today is how to combine environmentally

friendly materials, innovative design, social context, and cultural sensitivity in a practical

and efficient manner that still boasts aesthetic appeal.

Filled with full-colour photographs, detailed architectural drawings and plans, plus

informative project descriptions, Efficiency Buildings is a must have resource for all forward-

thinking architects.

EPHEMERAL


£34.99 Pb, 978-84-15829-53-9

This gloriously illustrated volume provides a showcase for the latest design trends in

ephemeral architecture, across a broad range of disciplines and from a number of

respected firms around the world– including abgc Design and Sean & Yvette in Dublin,

Serie Architects in London, Nendo in Tokyo, nArchitects from New York, J. Meyer H in Berlin,

and many more.

The featured projects are accompanied full-colour photography, detailed plans and

illustrations, as well as informative descriptions.

EXTREME ARCHITECTURE


£64.95 hb, 978-84-15223-50-4

Filled with stunning full-colour photography and detailed architectural illustrations and

plans, Extreme Architecture showcases some of the most creative and innovative solutions

to an age-old problem – how to make the best use of either limited or unusual space

without compromising on style and comfort.

Featuring a wide range of projects – from cliff-edge contemporary to houses spaced over

longitudinal and transverse double slopes – architects and designers will find inspiration

and ideas in abundance.

FABRICATE

260-pages, 240 x 240mm, 135 full-colour illustrations

£19.99 pb, 978-1-926724-18-8

Fabricate brings together the work of designers, engineers and makers within architecture,

construction, engineering, manufacturing, and computation. Covering a cross-section of

scales and typologies, Fabricate features 32 illustrated case studies of completed

buildings, new works in progress, and new research in design and digital manufacturing.

Practices included Foster+Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, Arup, and the renowned

institutions Delft, Harvard, MIT, The Bartlett, CITA, and the AA.

As the scope and diversity of work shown here very clearly conveys, new protocols of

engagement between the design and making of digital architecture offer disciplines on all

sides the challenge to rethink fabrication as a design activity, and to question how the

necessary expertise to master this field can be acquired.




FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT IN FIESOLE


£22.99 pb, 978-88-09-7530-0-6

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is considered by many to be one of the 20th century’s finest

and most prolific architects – in fact, in 1991 the American Institute of Architects named

him as “the greatest American architect of all time.”

In 1910, after continued controversy surrounding his personal life and his relationship with

Bothwick Cheney, Wright moved to Europe for a year, settling in the town of Fiesole, near

Florence. During his time in Fiesole, Wright published one of his most important works,

Studies and Executed Buildings, which brought his work to the attention of European

architects and designers such as Mies van der Rohe. This superbly illustrated volume

presents readers a stunning showcase of Wright’s work from his European visit.

FRENCH QUARTER MANUAL

244-pages, 255 x 230mm, 200 black & white photogrpahs

£44.95 hb, 978-1-4968-0451-8

In New Orleans, the French Quarter packs itself into a little grid of a colonial town behind

the levee of the Mississippi River. Established in 1718, the town received its gridded plan

from a French military engineer in 1721. Most of the buildings standing today date from the

19th-century, with 18th- and 20th-century structures interspersed.

This detailed architectural handbook describes how to read French Quarter architecture

by determining a structure's type, component parts, and its style.

GREEN CITY


£29.95 hb, 978-84-15223-81-8

The sustainable city of the 21st century must be a city designed with consideration of its

environmental impact and inhabited by people dedicated to minimizing their own

requirements for energy, food, and water.

Working with these factors in mind and utilizing the latest trends and innovations in

sustainability, landscape architects can create urban ecosystems that that will not only

help reduce environmental impact, but also present a desirable living space.

GREEN CONTAINER ARCHITECTURE 3


£19.99 pb, 978-84-15829-81-2

Shipping containers were designed to provide an economically viable way to store and

transport goods over long distances in watertight conditions. Their dimensions were

internationally standardized. These standardized dimensions – as well as being economic

and secure – also happen to be almost perfect in terms of human scale, meaning they are

entirely appropriate for designing habitable spaces.

Green Container Architecture 3 features four advanced container projects designed by

renowned architect and expert on sustainability, Luis de Garrido, that showcase the

enormous range of architectural solutions that containers can provide.




GREEN HOUSES


£29.95 hb, 978-84-15223-84-9

When talking about sustainable housing, we refer to structures and processes which are

both environmentally responsible and efficient in their uses of resources throughout the life

cycle of the building – which includes the design, construction, use and even its possible

dismantling. This requires close co-operation between everyone involved - architects,

engineers, interior decorators, landscapers and client - in all the project phases.

This fully illustrated volume explores some of the finest examples of sustainable architecture

from around the world. Each project is accompanied by full-colour photographs, plans,

and drawings, as well as details of what makes them so unique and innovative.

GREEN IN GREEN


£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-41-2

This book presents readers with a detailed analysis of the advantages (and disadvantages)

of greenery integrated within architecture and how to make best use of the combination.

Topics covered include a detailed study of the alternative options for green roofs and walls

–including a visionary project illustrating a revolutionary concept: the “Green Curtain Wall”,

an innovative architectural element, opening the doors to inspiration, innovation and

integration between nature and architecture.

GREEN SOCIAL HOUSING


£19.99 pb, 978-84-15829-84-3

Green Social Housing explores the ideas, inspirations and factors that need to be taken

into account in order to achieve new and advanced typologies of ecological and

bioclimatic social housing – ones which are able to meet the needs of their occupants, are

designed to be perfectly integrated in the urban and social structure of their locations,

and which can evolve with the needs of their occupants and environment.

Featuring full-colour photography and detailed architectural plans and drawings, along

with informative texts, this is an essential resource for architects and designer looking for

ideas and inspiration for their next environmentally friendly social housing project.

GREEN URBAN LANDSCAPES


£29.95 hb, 978-84-15223-82-5

This volume presents some of the most interesting and innovative urban design projects by

analyzing the work of great architects and landscape architects, emphasizing the design

processes and details that make each project particularly interesting.

These projects explore the possibilities of landscape architecture and urban challenges

through innovative creative solutions, representing the future and the direction to follow in

planning sustainable urban space.




HOLDOUTS!

192-pages, 279 x 216mm, black & white photographs

£34.95 hb, 978-1-56792-443-5

An empty 9x20-foot site in the middle of Wall Street created by the site’s former use as an

outhouse. A two-story building surrounded by tall apartments on Upper Broadway that

owes its continued existence to the timing of Prohibition. These are the holdouts – buildings

that bring redevelopment to a standstill. Holdouts are often considered as David vs.

Goliath battles, but is David the little tenant or homeowner who doesn’t want to abandon

their home to the heartless developer?

Or is David the harried builder who has invested huge sums creating a development that

would be enjoyed by thousands, only to be thwarted by one miserly landowner? Holdouts!

is a unique pictorial history of some of New York’s most infamous holdouts and depicts with

vivid clarity the colourful personalities and epic battles involved.

HOTEL DREAM ROOMS


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-46-7

A themed hotel is the ideal modern solution for travellers who want more than the usual

bland and homogenous accommodation offered by hotel chains, or those looking for the

extra “wow-factor” on their stay.

Hotel Dream Rooms brings together and exiting and colourful selection of some of the

most innovative and creative themed hotel rooms from around the world – from fairy-tale

castles and enchanted forests to cinematic tributes and exotic locales.

HOUSES IN IMPOSSIBLE PLACES


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-52-8

The projects featured in this volume all have one thing in common – they have successfully

overcome the multitude of problems architects face when creating houses for unique and

challenging spaces.

With detailed architectural plans, illustrations, and full-colour photography showing the

projects from all angles, alongside information on construction techniques and materials

used, architects and designer will find this volume and inspiring and essential resource.

HOUSES: INSPIRATIONS FOR LIFE


£37.95 hb, 978-607-437-026-3

Houses: Inspiration for Life is a magnificently illustrated exploration of the work of some of

Mexico’s finest and most distinguished architects.

It showcases how they rise to the challenge of designing a space to live in – from dealing

with the varying conditions imposed by location to combining elements of style and

aesthetic in a way that captures the imagination and creates a place where people can

enjoy the best moments of their lives. Filled with full-colour photographs, this is a must-have

for architects and designers looking for that little bit of inspiration.




HOUSES OUT OF THE CITY


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-69-0

Houses Out of the City brings together a selection of thirteen spectacular rural housing

projects from around the world – including projects in Portugal, Iceland, the USA, and New

Zealand.

Featuring full-colour photography, detailed architectural plans and illustrations, alongside

a brief description of each project, this volume showcases how rural houses can be

designed with both the comfort and well-being of their occupants and a sensibility for their

surroundings in mind.

HOUSES THINK GREEN!


£29.95 hb, 978-84-15223-83-2

The basic goals of sustainability are based on reducing the consumption of non-renewable

resources, minimizing waste, and creating healthy and productive environments.

This volume vividly illustrates some of the most exciting projects from architects who have

achieved true sustainability through the use of practical, surprising and innovative solutions

- adapting the program and the tastes and needs of their clients to the environment.

HYLOZOIC GROUND

196-pages, 229 x 190mm, colour and b&w illustrations

£39.99 pb, 978-1-926724-02-7

The Hylozoic Ground experimental architecture series, developed by architect Philip

Beesley, and expanded and refined by researchers, engineers and designers from around

the world offers a vision for a new generation of responsive architecture.

It is an immersive, interactive architectural installation fitted with an array of sensors and

kinetic devices that move and breathe around the viewers, creating an environment can

‘feel’ and ‘care’. Lightweight interlinking systems are interwoven with next-generation

artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, and interactive technology creating a stunning

architectural environment that is nearly alive.

INDOOR HOUSE GARDENS


£18.95 hb, 978-84-15829-92-8

For some time, residential architecture has not been limited simply to creating a place to

live, but also to providing a quality of life for its occupants. The addition of a green space –

be it a roof terrace, small atrium, an enclosed garden, or even just a window box – can

have a huge impact on the feel of a building.

This superbly illustrated volume brings together a selection of innovative architectural

projects that feature unusual green spaces. Each project is accompanied by full-colour

photography, detailed architectural plans, and a brief introduction.




INTERIORS FOR SINGLES


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-77-5

Due to unprecedented population growth in cities around the world, together with the

rising house prices, and lack of space, apartments now represent an indispensable form of

housing.

With the help of some interior design know-how you can transform apartments into unique

habitable living space, combining contemporary looks with practical designs for day to

day living. Interiors for Singles showcases a wide variety of design solutions, all adaptable

to various typologies of accommodation - from tiny studios to spacious loft.

IMPRESSIVE ARCHITECTURE BARS


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-62-7

The design of a nightclub or bar plays a leading role in communicating its identity,

attracting customers, and creating an enticing atmosphere.

Impressive Architecture Bars introduces contemporary projects from London to Berlin and

New York to Tokyo, by both young up-and-coming designers and well-known architects.

Extravagant, vibrant, revolutionary or minimalist – every project reveals the incredible

range of diversity, innovation, and creativity to be found around the world.

ISTANBUL ARCHITECTURE

296-pages, 255 x 135mm, 600 colour and 20 b&w illustrations

£12.99 pb, 978-0-949284-93-8

Istanbul is one of the world’s most exciting and culturally diverse cities and, like most great

cities, it has architecture to match.

Covering more than two millennia its buildings range from the lofty and many-tiered

aqueducts built by the Romans to Ottoman mosques, with their attendant bath houses,

schools and hospitals. This book records all Istanbul’s architecture, both historic and

modern, with area maps, text and images to provide a comprehensive guide to this

exotic city.

IT HAPPENED BY DESIGN

160-pages, 254 x 254mm, 175 photographs & illustrations

£55.00 hb, 978-1-60473-265-8

In 1967, two New Orleans based architects, Arthur Q. Davis and his partner Nathaniel C.

Curtis, came to international attention with their iconic and groundbreaking design for the

Louisiana Superdome – the largest fixed dome structure in the world.

Since then, Davis has gone on to oversee the development of numerous award-winning

private and public works throughout the U.S. as well as in Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egypt,

the Netherlands, and the UK. At the age of 38, he was made the youngest ever Fellow of

the American Institute of Architects.




JAVA STYLE


£21.95 hb, 978-981-4260-60-2

Java Style is a photographic celebration of the architecture, interior design, furniture and

lifestyles that make up Java’s unique visual culture, and of the creative possibilities

afforded by Java’s rich stock of antiques and art objects.

A five hundred-year-old mosque’s pavilions, the linked colonnades of the palaces of

Java’s sultans, neo-classically styled verandas of a colonial administrator’s villa, the

cloistered courtyard of an 18th-century Chinese mansion, public buildings that form part of

the greatest flowering of art deco outside Europe – these are these are just some of the

stunning sights that have given Java such a unique and eclectic style.

KINETIC ARCHITECTURES & GEOTEXTILE INSTALLATIONS


£45.99 pb, 978-0-9809856-9-6

This book documents architectural installations developed by internationally renowned

architect Philip Beesley and collaborators from 1995 through 2007.

The collection includes architectural sculptures located in natural sites, works integrating

kinetic components and interactive systems, projects focusing on immersive digitally

fabricated lightweight ‘textile’ structures, and the most recent generations of his work

featuring responsive systems that use dense arrays of microprocessor, sensors and actuator

systems. Includes contributions by Jean Gagnon, Eric Haldenby, Christine Macy, Andrew

Payne, Robert Pepperell, Michael Stacey and Charles Stankievech.

LANDSCAPE OUT OF THE CITY


£14.99 pb, 978-84-96823-78-5

The design and use of public and private spaces is becoming increasingly important for

the development and welfare of our ever-increasing population.

Now, more than ever, landscape architects are becoming aware that their designs and

ideas can bring to towns and cities a unique identity to help stimulate the local economy

and enhance the history and culture of a community. Filled with full-colour photographs

and illustrations, this volume provides readers with a look at the latest trends and

innovations in landscape architecture.

LOW COST ARCHITECTURE


£14.99 pb, 978-84-96429-38-3

A visually stunning volume that brings together the very latest trends and innovations in

low-cost architectural solutions.

From low-cost-dwellings on small plots to carefully-budgeted city apartments and

everything in-between, and from prefabricated houses to full renovations, Low Cost

Architecture is filled with inspirational ideas that architects and designers will find irresistible.




LOW TECH ARCHITECTURE


£14.99 pb, 978-84-96823-70-9

With recent advances in technology and construction techniques, sustainable

approaches to building have become more achievable and popular than ever before.

Low Tech Architecture brings together a collection of projects from around the world that

have taken advantage of these advances to create stunning spaces – made from a

variety of sustainable materials such as wood, straw, mud, stone, and reeds – all designed

to be as environmentally-friendly as possible, without sacrificing style or comfort.

LOW COST HOUSES


£59.95 hb, 978-84-15223-57-3

This visually stunning volume brings together some of the finest examples of innovative,

stylish, and high-concept yet low-cost architectural solutions.

Filled with superb full-colour photography, detailed architectural illustrations, and

descriptions of each project, this is an invaluable resource for architects and designers

looking for inspiration.

MANAGE YOUR HOME BUILD & RENOVATION PROJECT

248-pages, 234 x 156mm,

£14.99 pb, 978-1-906954-74-1

Does having work done to your home fill you with fear? Are you scared of the costs

spiraling out of control or the builder running off with all of your money?

Maybe you are worried that the stress of it all is something that you just can’t contemplate

and is stopping you getting it done?

Maybe you just don’t know where to start! Here’s the helping hand you need. Practical,

easy to understand guidance and tips to get your project done safely, on time, on budget

and how you want!

MEDIUM-SIZED HOUSES


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-70-6

Medium-Sized Houses brings together 15 housing projects from around the world – from the

UK and France to Japan and Brazil – ranging in size from 750 to 1075 square-feet.

These projects provide a superbly illustrated cross-section of the latest trends and

innovations found in compact residential urban architecture, and show to make the most

of available space in apartments and houses – whether they are being refurbished or built

from scratch.




MICRO APARTMENTS FOR LIVING


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-64-5

With space at a premium, the majority of new housing is being constructed with less

square footage than ever before.

This has led developers to search for unique and innovative ways to optimize available

space to create a living environment that is both practical and stylish, but doesn’t feel

cramped. This volume brings together a superb collection of projects showcasing current

trends from around the world – for apartments and houses ranging from around 400 to 800

square feet.

MINI RURAL HOTELS

96-pages, 205 x 203mm, full-colour illustration

£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-91-7

From an alpine shelter in the Swiss mountains to a pair of cabins on the Yellowstone River,

and from a gorgeously refurbished apartment in Valencia to a woodland hotel with only a

few rooms, this superbly illustrated volume showcases the most exciting and creative

projects from both up-and-coming and established designers, architects, and firms.

MINI SPACES FOR LIVING


£18.95 hb, 978-84-15829-86-7

With space at a premium, the majority of new housing is being constructed with

significantly lower square footage than ever before.

This has led developers to search for unique and innovative ways to optimize available

space to create a living environment that is both practical and stylish, but doesn’t feel

cramped. This volume brings together a superb collection of projects showcasing current

trends from around the world – for apartments and houses ranging from around 247 to 602

square feet.

MINI URBAN APARTMENTS


£19.99 pb, 978-84-15829-21-8

From small blocks to large housing developments, including refurbishments and vertical

constructions, all the projects featured in this book are innovative housing proposals, the

objective of which is to improve the quality of living of their residents.

Mini Urban Apartments explores the Indispensable factors that architects and designer

must address when creating new housing concepts – awareness of environmental factors

and the use of locally available materials; the constructive and collective examination of

urban facades and, above all, the introduction of variety in the accommodation.




MORE THAN 100 KITCHEN DESIGNS


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-67-6

One of two most anticipated rooms of a house (the other is the master bathroom) is the

kitchen. It’s the interior space where most value can be added during a sale and the

space that most homeowners, whether selling or not, wish to make the heart of the home.

The kitchen is not just a place where meals are created; it is a place for fuelling the body,

mind, and spirit. A space reserved exclusively to functionality a few years ago is now one

of the most important meeting and socializing points in the house. What was an isolated

space is today a showpiece integrated into other rooms. Here are over 100 amazing and

contemporary kitchen designs to suit all sizes, shapes, and ages of house.

ORIGINAL HOUSES


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-66-9

Building a truly original house is a demanding exercise for both architect and client.

Will the finished article be a reflection of the character of the inhabitants or a showcase for

the designer? Or, preferably, will it be a brilliant combination of the two?

The aim of this book is to show how far an architect’s imagination and creativity can go

when designing a private residence. It is a book for both designer and client intended to

stimulate a passion for originality, shape, form, and function. All designs in this book are

highly original and very daring spaces.

OUTDOOR SPACES: STRATEGIES AND DESIGN!


£16.99 pb, 978-84-15829-11-9

Often considered a privilege – especially in large cities – having access to an outdoor

space from the privacy from your own home is easier to achieve than most people realise.

With a little imagination, it is possible to convert terraces, balconies, gardens and

courtyards, regardless of their size, into tranquil places where one surrenders to

contemplation or into sources of light that extend within the home.

Outdoor Space assembles wide variety of innovative projects, designed by contemporary

architects and landscapers, showcasing the many ways to take advantage of an open

space, while inspiring innovative new methods of creating harmony between inside and

outside spaces.

PLANTER’S BUNGALOW

168-pages, 280 x 250mm, photographs throughout

£24.95 hb, 978-981-4217-31-6

This lavishly illustrated volume presents an attractive tribute to the classic plantation

bungalow.

Documenting the development of its architectural style over the last 150 years, it perfectly

captures the spirit of the plantation industry – one of the foundations of modern Malaysia’s

wealth. Drawing on firsthand accounts, diaries, letters, interviews with key personnel, and

numerous archival photographs, The Planter’s Bungalow paints a vivid picture of the lives

and homes of a pioneering generation.




PLUS SHOPS


£14.99 pb, 978-84-96429-41-3

Filled with stunning full-colour photography, Plus Shops offers a unique look at some of the

most innovative and original design ideas and architectural work created specifically for

small retail spaces – both newly built and renovated.

Whether you’re a shop owner looking to update your premises, a designer looking for the

latest trends, or an architect needing a little bit of inspiration, this is a must-have volume.

PROTOTYPING ARCHITECTURE

256-pages, 229 x 152mm, illustrations throughout

£44.99 pb, 978-1-926724-25-6

Prototyping Architecture explores the importance of prototypes in the delivery of high

quality contemporary architecture - performative architecture that is inventive, purposeful

and beautiful.

The book brings together the work of architects, engineers, manufacturers, product

designers, research teams, and artists, sourced from around the world. Placing a particular

emphasis on research and experimentation, authors show how prototyping can inform

architecture with maquettes, models and full-scale trial assemblies. The importance of

prototyping within architecture to achieve high quality construction is also examined.

PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-65-2

The projects presented in this book offer a review of the latest trends in the design of public

spaces. From train and bus stations (including Kings Cross, London), to theatres, and

airports, each of these projects – carried out by leading architects such as Ricardo Bofill

Taller de Arquitectura, John McAslan and Partners, Lysbeth de Groot-de Vries,

Subarquitectura – offers a clear and exhaustive illustration of how imagination and a vision

of the future, combined with rigour and the use of sustainable and environment-friendly

materials, result in spaces that offer quality of life, respect for the environment and

aesthetic enjoyment.

PULSATION IN ARCHITECTURE

480-pages, 229 x 152mm

£69.95 hb, 978-1-60427-023-5

Pulsation in Architecture showcases the work of some of the world’s leading designers at

the forefront of the digital avant-garde. It reveals some of the most progressive, innovative

concepts and fabrication techniques connected to the production of contemporary

architecture design as well as cutting-edge technologies that are changing the way in

which architecture is conceived and delivered.

This state-of-the-art book will create a significant awareness of the power of digital design

oriented to fabrication, as a trigger for change and innovation in architecture.




REHABILITATION & ECOLOGY ARCHITECTURE


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-55-9

Today, the majority of architects are fully versed in the traditional strategies and challenges

involved in restoring and revitalising buildings.

But with the rise of new sustainable materials and demand for environmentally friendly

construction techniques ever increasing, architects and designers are having to find new

solutions. Rehabilitation & Ecology Architecture brings together a wide variety of projects

that showcase the very latest work in sustainable and environmentally-friendly restorative

architecture.

RESIDENTIAL FOR THE ELDERLY


£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-90-0

Residential for the Elderly provides an in-depth exploration the most innovative projects of

contemporary architecture, specifically related to residential living for the elderly.

These buildings are studies in how to combine functionality and style - they have to adapt

to the requirements and needs of their inhabitants, and tailor themselves to the type of

care being called for: high or low-level dependency. Actions have been taken within

established environments where landscaping and interiors must be protected and

designed from a user’s perspective. It is a true challenge to a profession aiming to recast

spaces as dwellings and enrich and integrate environments into something other than

institutions for medical assistance.

RETAIL SPACES


£16.99 pb, 978-84-15829-43-0

In recent years, commercial spaces have undergone considerable innovative and

creative development. The emergence of new stores has been accompanied by new

ways of understanding the space for sales, internal spatial divisions (which were once

much more schematic and conventional), and the systematic use of light and colour as

an element of architecture and design.

Retail Spaces presents magnificently illustrated overview of some of the most exciting and

innovative creations in retail space design from around the world.

REVIEWING THE PERFORMANCE

204-pages, 245 x 245mm, 112 b&w photos & illustrations

£19.95 pb, 978-0-949-284-92-1

It is strange that until now there has been no book about the Sydney Opera House that

attempted to review its design.

Now, in Reviewing the Performance, a calm and careful analysis has been made of all

aspects of this remarkable building. It gives consideration to the hidden problems of the

competition brief, notes the difficulties of matching the radical winning design with the

restricted site, and records the immense problems encountered during its construction. It

also brings to light revelations about the seating and notorious acoustics. This book goes

further by examining aspects of ethics and aesthetics in architecture and how a building

may become an artistic masterpiece yet never reach magnificence in its primary function.




ROMANESQUE

500-pages, 255 x 215mm, full-colour and b&w illustrations

£14.95 hb, 978-3-8480-0840-7

The Romanesque was a period of unprecedented artistic and cultural activity of the 11th

and 12th centuries stimulated by economic prosperity and relative political stability.

Monumental places of worship, larger than anything previously witnessed, were erected to

accommodate a growing population and ever-increasing numbers of priests and monks.

In addition to the architectural adornments such as feature doors and windows, columns,

fonts and more, frescoes were applied to walls, textiles hung, precious objects in gold and

silver displayed, all of which forms a visual narrative of the Christian faith.

SELF SUFFICIENT GREEN ARCHITECTURE


£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-76-4

Luis de Garrido is an award-winning architect and visiting Professor at MIT, and is renowned

for his work with sustainable, environmentally-friendly designs.

Self Sufficient Green Architecture is a superbly illustrated volume that showcases some of

De Garrido’s most innovative and ambitious projects. Not only are do these projects utilize

environmentally friendly materials and building practices, they are also completely energy

and water self-sufficient. This is a must-have volume for anyone with an interest in the

cutting edge of sustainable architecture.

SHIPPING ARCHITECTURE


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15829-01-0

Through the close study of the work of Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliffe, this book traces

the evolution of contemporary architectural ideas particularly as they relate to urbanity

and the wilderness.

Annotated with drawings, ranging from preliminary sketches to construction details, as well

as images of models, mock-ups, prototypes and finished buildings in use. The works of Shim-

Sutcliffe has been published internationally and has received numerous rewards.

SHIPPING ARCHITECTURE


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15829-01-0

Filled with full-colour photographs, Shopping Architecture showcases the work of some of

the most innovative and exciting designers and architects working in the field of retail

space design.

Each featured project highlights how design and architecture can be used to create

brand identity, emotional impact, and a memorable shopping experience.




SLATS FAÇADE


£21.99 pb, 978-84-15829-23-2

The facade represents a building’s outer skin, and it is through this outer skin – the design,

choice of materials, textures, and tones used in its composition, that architects can endow

a building with a particular character.

Slats Facades is a superbly illustrated volume that provides a detailed look at some of the

recent resurgence in the use of slats and venetian blind style designs. Filled with full-colour

photography and detailed architectural plans and drawings, alongside discussions on how

the architects and designer approached each project, this is must-have resource.

SMALL BARS


£34.99 pb, 978-84-96823-32-7

The bar is a ubiquitous space in modern civilisation – from traditional English pubs to

modern European nightspots, and from French wine bars to the Hookah bars of North

Africa and the Middle East – every city will have its own take on the bar.

But the bar is not only a place where people come together, it is also a melting pot for

ideas, imagination, and creativity – especially in the world of architecture and design. This

superbly illustrated volume brings together a number of projects that showcase the very

latest in contemporary design and architecture for small bars.

SMALL ECO HOUSES


£34.99 pb, 978-84-96823-75-4

With the rapid developments in renewable resources over the last few years,

environmentally-friendly housing is no longer the pipe-dream of a few radical architects

and ecologists, it is now a firm reality.

Small Eco Houses is a superbly illustrated volume that showcases the latest trends and

architectural solutions for eco-housing. It also explores how research into alternative

materials and new ways to apply traditional prime materials have paved the way for a

whole new range of design options that mean aesthetics and comfort no longer have to

be compromised to achieve sustainable development.

SOCIAL HOUSING


£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-94-8

Social or subsidized housing is an umbrella term for housing developments owned by the

state, by non-Governmental organizations, or by a combination of both, generally with the

objective of providing an economical housing for young people, those with disabilities and

special needs, persons who need special protection or minority groups.

This superbly illustrated volume showcases a huge range of projects from around the world,

each of which has created unique and workable architectural solutions.




STANDS: ARCHITECTURE FOR EXHIBITION


£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-07-8

New product presentation requirements, and the ever-growing importance which

organisation give to attending trade shows has created a new form of architecture whose

capacity for innovation has drawn some of the world’s top architects and designers.

Filled with full colour photography, Stands presents readers with an accessible introduction

to the latest innovations and trends of this new architectural genre, as well as providing a

detailed look at some of the most original and creative designs and concepts from around

the world.

SUNLIGHT HOUSES


£14.99 pb, 978-84-96823-72-3

This superbly illustrated volume is an unadulterated showcase of the latest trends and

innovations in the use of natural light in architecture.

Featuring glorious full-colour photographs, detailed architectural plans, and discussions

about the ideas and inspirations behind the projects, this is superb resource for anyone –

from experienced architects to students – interested in ways to utilize light for maximum

effect.

TIGHT BUDGET ARCHITECTURE HOUSES


£29.99 pb, 978-84-15223-59-7

With the ever increasing cost of materials and construction, architects and designer the

world over face the challenging task of creating stylish and high-end projects that will

come in on or under budget.

Fully illustrated with full-colour photographs and detailed architectural drawings, this

volume presents dozens of inspirational ideas to help create stunning projects on a tight

budget.

TINY APARTMENTS FOR SINGLES


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-39-3

Filled with superb full-colour photography, detailed architectural plans, and insightful

project descriptions, this volume showcases some the most innovative and exciting trends

in interior design for small spaces - the featured projects range in size from 16m2 to 40m2.

From concealed storage to the clever use of light and colour, these projects will be an

invaluable source of inspiration for interior designers working with limited space.




TREE HOUSES


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-37-9

Tree Houses are fast becoming one of the most sought after architectural solutions for

environmentally friendly projects in wooded areas. Not only can they be made from

sustainable, natural materials, they can be sympathetically integrated into the surrounding

environment in an unrivalled manner.

Featuring superb full-colour photography and detailed architectural plans and illustrations,

Tree Houses showcases together some of the finest examples of this growing trend.

TRENDY SHOPS


£64.95 hb, 978-84-15223-98-6

Filled with full-colour photography and detailed design plans, Trendy Shops brings together

the latest trends and innovations in shop design, presenting a superb showcase for the

work of some of the world’s most exciting and imaginative designers.

TWENTY + CHANGE 02


£36.00 pb, 978-1-926724-01-0

Twenty + Change 02 is a richly illustrated volume that documents a biennial exhibition of

emerging design practices, taking in a wide range of disciplines, including architecture,

landscape architecture, and urban design.

The twenty-one projects examine new models for public space and housing, provide a

radical rethink of urban infrastructure, and explore the unique relationships between the

single-family house and landscape. The book includes profiles of emerging firms, project

descriptions, full-colour images and essays by noted architectural critics, educators, and

practitioners.

TWENTY + CHANGE 03 128-pages, 215 x 176mm, full-colour illustrations

£36.00 pb, 978-1-926724-12-6

Twenty + Change 03 is a richly illustrated volume that documents a biennial exhibition of

emerging design practices, taking in a wide range of disciplines, including architecture,

landscape architecture, and urban design.

Projects by nineteen Canadian designers engage the public realm in meaningful ways,

investigate new ideas in collective housing and urban infill, and explore prefabrication and

regional domestic vernaculars. The book includes profiles of emerging firms, project

descriptions, full-colour images and essays by noted architectural critics, educators, and

practitioners.




ULTIMATE INTERIORS


£19.99 pb, 978-84-15829-87-4

Filled with superb full-colour photography, Ultimate Interiors presents readers with an

unrivalled source of inspiration for designing – or re-designing – every area of your home.

With chapters covering entrance halls, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms,

bedrooms, and children’s bedrooms, you’ll never be stuck for design ideas again.

URBAN APARTMENTS


£64.95 hb, 978-84-15223-97-9

The design of urban apartments, high or low density, is inextricably related to the growth of

cities: as urban centres increase in size and density, housing developments need to adjust

proportionally to the growth and requirements of the population.

Whether highly conspicuous or camouflaged in the monotony of the urban landscape, a

large proportion of the city’s network is comprised of residential zones. This book presents a

complete variety of the most interesting and influential modern urban apartment designs

of the last five years, made by some of the best known architects in this field and by

promising young students with many ideas to share.

URBAN ECO PARKS


£34.99 pb, 978-84-96823-34-1

Urban design has recently undergone a dramatic transformation with an increase in the

variety of resources employed by landscape architects and urban planners when creating

public open spaces – especially when concepts such as sustainability and environmental

impact have to be taken into account.

Urban Eco Parks brings together a collection of the very best new urban design projects,

selected for their clear intention to show the greatest respect for nature, combined with

style and functionality.

URBAN IDENTITY


£14.99 pb, 978-84-96429-44-4

As the world’s cities continue to grow at rates that exceed all expectation, space is

becoming ever more limited – making how we use that space increasingly important.

Filled with full-colour photographs and illustrations Urban Identity is a stunning showcase of

how city spaces can be re-invented and rejuvenated in innovative and creative ways,

whilst maintaining an area’s heritage and identity, and allowing the local community to

take pride in their surroundings.




URBAN LANDSCAPES


£64.95 hb, 978-84-15223-79-5

The ever growing demand for incorporating natural elements into manmade environments

in a sustainable manner has led to increasing recognition of landscape architects by the

rest of the profession.

Urban Landscapes, with its full-colour photography and detailed architectural plans, brings

together some of the most innovative and exciting projects from both established and up-

and-coming landscape architects.

URBAN LANDSCAPE: SMALL SQUARES


£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-70-2

One of the major challenges facing architects and urban designers these days is the

creation and use of open spaces in our ever-more crowded cities and living environments.

Urban Landscapes: Small Squares presents readers with a superbly illustrated and

inspirational look at how imagination and innovation, coupled with eco-friendly materials,

can result in spaces that offer quality of life, respect for the environment and aesthetic

appeal.

URBAN PLAYGROUND SPACES


£14.99 pb, 978-84-15223-20-7

Children’s playgrounds form an integral part of the modern urban landscape, providing

safe spaces for children to play, learn, and interrelate with each other.

But getting the mix between adventure, education, safety, and aesthetics can be

challenging. Filled with full-colour photographs, illustrations, and detailed plans,

Playground Spaces examines a number of innovative solutions created by architects and

designers from across the globe.

UNCONVENTIONAL COMPUTING


£38.99 pb, 978-1-926724-24-9

Unconventional Computing is an exploration of the emerging terrain of negotiated acts of

co-design between humans, nonhumans and matter, where spatial programs are

regarded as acts of persuasion, co-operation and symbiosis. These acts of design and

production are not at odds with nature but are seamlessly entwined with its processes.

Unconventional computing offers a platform where information and matter are coupled.

Rather than being an afterthought to geometry in the design process, materials can

participate directly in design solutions. The book aims to expand tools and approaches for

responsive and adaptable methods of architectural design and production.




VINTAGE BARCELONA


£18.99 pb, 978-84-15829-60-7

Go for a walk through the streets of Barcelona, a city that dazzles visitors with its

unmistakable vintage charm, architectural gems, and graphic details.

This wonderfully illustrated volume takes readers on a photographic tour that highlights

Barcelona’s unique visual identity – as seen through the stunning variety of store signs.

Discover signs made out of stone, glass, neon, wood, and everything in between, and in

styles ranging from classic and modernist to the Pop style of the 1970s.

VINTAGE HOME REFURBISHMENT


£18.95 hb, 978-84-15829-91-1

Renovation of buildings has become ever more popular, not only due to the lack space

for new builds, but also due to the need and desire to conserve pre-existing buildings

through the use of sustainable and ecological materials and the restoration or recycling of

old construction elements.

Featuring full-colour photography, detailed architectural plans, and a brief introduction to

each featured projects, this volume serves as a must-have source of inspiration of

architects and interior designers looking for ideas on how to renovate homes with a touch

of vintage style.


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