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AD Off the Radar
Guest
edited by Brian Carter and Annette LeCuyer. This issue of AD deals with
current architectural developments in countries not normally explored
such as Iceland, Guinea, Chile and India. Countries in which the
extreme weather conditions or remote and difficult terrain has pushed
the architect to the periphery.
Academy 2003 UK 127pp $A66.95
African Painted Houses Basotho Dwellings
of Southern Africa van Wyk,G. Abrams New York,
1998. 168pp HB $A P/A
Arabic Art
et al
Although Arabic Art by Prisses d'Avennes (1807 - 1979) was presented
as an anthology of ornamentation, it was also one of the first
publications of "modern" archaeology. Offering a wide vision of Arabic
Art in the areas of Architecture, decoration and the applied arts. The
picturesque Cairo as it was experienced by the European Travellers of
the 1860's comes to life through descriptions and images of the
inveterate adventure. L'Aventurine, France, 2001, 235pp PB $A 69.95
Architecture of the
Contemporary Mosque
Serageldin, I. Steele, J. eds Academy, UK, 1996. 175 pp HB $A
P/a
Architecture of the
Islamic World
Its history and social meaning. Michell, G. ed T & H, UK, 1996. 288
pp PB $A P/A
Architectural
Yearbook 2:
Architecture in Turkey 2004
The second issue
to be
produced by Koleksiyon Furniture Design Industry, this production shows
us how far Turkey has come into developing their own language in
architecture. It gives a great overview from small domestic residences
to large shopping precincts.
Koleksiyon, Turkey, 2004, 200pp, PB. $A 90.20 (16/03)
Asmara -
Africa's Secret Modernist City et al
The capital of the small country Eritrea bordering the red sea, was
built almost entirely in the 1930's by the Italians. This town has one
of the highest concentrations of Modernist architecture anywhere in the
world . . . a "Miami if Africa". Wonderful photo's and rigorous text.
Merrell UK 2003 HB 241pp $A 99.95
BUTABU: Adobe Architecture of West Africa
Morris J. text Preston-Blier S.
Presenting West Africa's architecture as both aesthetic treasures &
structures with contemporary relevance. These a no museum pieces but
buildings that continue to be constructed & maintained. Text by
Suzanne Preston-Blier covers the history, technology, & symbolism
of earthen architecture. PAP, USA 2003 HB 216pp $A108.00
Casa Barcelona Project 2003 et
al
A collection of works from architects including Dominique Perrault
& Fagor, David Chipperfield & Roca, Fermin Vazquez + Pabitex,
Felipe Pich-Aguilera + Intemper as well as Ito & Abalos &
Herreros. A documentation of these architects works for the 2003
Barcelona Project. FiraSpain 2004 PB 132pp $A 62.00
Complete Pyramids Lehner, M.
Thames and Hudson, UK, 1997. 256 pp HB $A P/A
Contemporary
Architecture in the Arab States
Renaissance of a Region Kultermann.
McGraw , USA, 1999. 263pp HB $A
P/A
Islam Vol I Early
Architecture From Baghdad to Barcelona, Stierlin, H,
Taschen's World of Architecture, Germany, 1996. 240pp HB $A P/A
The
Story of Islamic Architecture Yeomans R.
Garnet UK1999 HB240pp $A110.00
Legacies for the Future Contemporary
Architecture in Islamic Societies. Davidson, C. ed
Thames, USA, 1998. 175 pp PB $AP/A
Moorish
Architecture in Andalusia
Barrucand M
Alongside mosques,
castle ruins, and splendid palaces, the reader will find
detailed photographs of Moorish decorative art in all its thousand and
one
variations.
Taschen 2007 HB 240pp $A34.95 (18/08)
Moorish Style Danby, M.
Phaidon, USA, 1995. 240 pp PB $A P/A
Sa[l]vaged Modernism Connah, R
Sa(l)vaged
Moderism is a revised and updated edition of this readable
and entertaining insider's look at Finnish Architecture.
Rakennustieto, Finland, 1999, 190pp, PB
$A 50.00
Simply Safari Balfour
New Holland, UK,
2001 PB$A69.95
Tamass Contemporary Arab
Representations: Beirut/Lebanon 1
Contemporary Arab
Representations is a long term project which includes
seminars, presentations of works by different authors – visual artists,
architects, writers and poets-, performances and publications, with the
aim of encouraging production, circulation and exchange between the
different cultural centres of the Arab world and the rest of the world.
This first volume examines Lebanon, ‘no longer as a “model” or
“exception” within the Arab world’, but as a nation where ‘the concern
of many Lebanese intellectuals – immediately after the war – [is] with
the development and promotion of an experimental, critical contemporary
Arab culture’. Work includes text, art, photography and architectural
and urban work and propositions. Tamass, Spain, 2002. PB 164pp $A
57.75
The Thai House. History and Evolution Chaichongrak Ruethai
et al
A selection of wooden
houses from the 4 main regions of Thailand. Built
to a modular system, which can be taken down and rebuilt in new
locations in an area when land was still abundant.. This book traces
the history of these versatile buildings but also explains the stages
in their construction, the beliefs that underlie the positioning of
every architectural element and the complex ceremonies celebrating
their construction.. River Books, Thailand, 2002,
246pp, HB $A 120.00
Traditional Buildings of
India Cooper, I & Dawson, B.
T & H, UK 1998.
192pp HB $A
87.95
Traditional
Domestic Architecture of the Arab Region Ragette,Friedrich
Construction materials
and building techniques are reviewed in this
book and the evolution of settlement from the nomads tent to the
tightly packed town is discussed. The domestic planning elements are
identified as is water and waste management systems from the whole Arab
region from the Atlantic to the Gulf. Many illustrations and
descriptive text. Menges US, 2003 300pp HB $A 139.00
Under the
eaves of Architecture: The Aga Khan: Builder and Patron Jodidio
P
Through the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and the
institution of
the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture, the Aga Khan is one of
the
most important patrons of architecture in the world. This book gives
the first
overview of programmes and ideas that have benefited thousands of
people across
the world in the past 50 years. Prestel Germany 2007 214pp HB $A125.00
(26/09)
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20:21
Emerging Hong Kong Architects
Capturing
the essences of twenty contemporary Hong Kong architects
& their work as they reflect on their profession within the Hong
Kong Chinese context. Featuring writings that explore new avenues in
architecture & theory. HK Institute of Architects, Hong Kong, 2004,
pp, PB. $A 63.80 (23/03)
Archilab
Japan 2006: nested in the city Suzuki A. &
Terada M. (curators)
The year 2006 saw Archilab inviting a whole country to participate in
the
biennale, bringing together the best of contemporary Japanese
architects and
exhibiting their innovative projects in the City of Orléans.
Showcased in this catalogue are
mostly small scaled domestic projects, by architects such as Hitoshi
Abe,
Shigeru Ban, Atelier Bow-Wow, SANAA, Takaharu + Yui Tezuka amongst more
than 30
practices, where each architect gives a statement on their design
philosophies
and comments on their own work. Also includes nine essays concerning
architecture in Japan
and biographies for the architects. HYX 2006 France 289pp PB $A105.00
AD Off the Radar Guest edited by
Brian Carter and Annette LeCuyer. This issue of AD deals with current
architectural developments in countries not normally explored such as
Iceland, Guinea, Chile and India. Countries in which the extreme
weather conditions or remote and difficult terrain has pushed the
architect to the periphery.
Academy 2003 UK 127pp $A66.95
Allegorical
Architecture: Living Myth and
Architectonics in Southern China Ruan
X.
A detail analysis of built forms and buildings types of minority groups
in Southern China, where buildings
are considered extensions
of the body and mind. This publication is both a detailed
ethno-architectural
study of a small minority group, the Dong, in China, and also a work of
far
broader scope It addresses major issues in built form and life, such as
the
importance of architecture as conveyor of meaning in the absence of
written
texts, the impact of majority culture on minority culture and vice
versa,
change within tradition and the implication of these findings and
concepts for
modern architecture and the modern world. Hawaii
University Press
2006 USA
220pp HB $A79.95
Architecture
Bali - Architectures of Welcome Goad,
Philip & Bingham-Hall
Number five in the Pesaro Architecture
monograph series (which includes Troppo and Peter Stutchbury),
it focusses on the hotels of this popular Indonesian island. Well
researched and beautifully photographed, the book goes beyond
presenting the details of the designs and looks at the context of the
buildings, exploring culture, religion and environment. Pesaro, Sydney 2000, 100pp. PB $A
55.00
Architecture of Tokyo Watanabe,
Hiroshi
Similar in format to Phillip Goads guide to Architecture in Melbourne,
this acute guide leads you through the streets of Tokyo with details on
points of architectural interest, including the photographs, the
architect, year of completion, description and maps to refer to. The
perfect companion for your next visit or just armchair travelling.
Menges, UK, 2001 263pp. PB $75.00
Architectural
Design for Tropical Regions Salmon, C.
In addition to effectively using energy and
resources, architects must compensate for natural forces such as
cyclones , intense humidity, rain and high temperatures while accomidating local heritage and
tropical lifestyles. Salmon addresses all these issues, focusing on
specific geographic areas, including Australia.
Wiley, USA 1999 224pp HB $A 135.10
Ryokan (Hotels) A
Japanese Tradition
Konemann,
Germany 2000, 333pp HB $A 29.95
The Art of Japanese
Joinery Seike, K
Weatherhill, New York, 1996. 126pp PB $A 44.95
The Architecture of
Tokyo Watanabe,
Hiroshi
Guide to Tokyo
including photographs, maps, descriptions, dates and architects. Menges, London, 2001, 263pp. PB $A 75.00
Bali Modern
The Art of
Tropical Living, Francione, Gianni
Periplus,
Singapore, 2000, 176pp HB $A 65.95
Being
Chinese MCCM Creations
What does it mean to be Chinese in the making of architecture? Will
‘Chinese-ness’ come about by the architect being Chinese or by the
context being Chinese, or both, or neither? Rocco Yim follows up on
earlier research into the qualities and nature of being Chinese.
Personality, condition, mentality and taste are some of the issued
explored through recent work by Rocco design in an attempt to open up
discussion on this complex topic.
MCCM, Hong Kong, 2004, 120pp, HB. $A 70.40
(18/03)
Bruno Stagno
An
Architect in the
Tropics
Yeang, K/Tzonis, A/Lefaivre, L
Beautifully
detailed and including almost all of his recent projects, This is a
great monograph on the Costa Rican Architect and a great sourcebook for
bioclimatic design processes and technology for tropical regions. Asia Design Forum Publications, 1999, Malaysia,
188pp, PB $A 64.90
China Living Leece S
Unveils the most exciting homes in Shanghai,
Beijing and Hong Kong,
offering a
detailed view of the
lifestyle of modern China.
They all exemplify different facets of an emerging identity that is
uniquely
Chinese and yet has global appeal. Periplus Singapore 2007 240pp HB $A65.00 (26/09)
The
Contemporary Tea House Isozaki A, Ando T &
Fujimori T
Features twenty works that reveal how world renowned Japanese
architects are
redefining this highly formalized and tradition bound form using
materials as
disparate as charcoal, plastic and titanium.
Kodansha 2007 Japan 134pp HB $A69.95 (11/08)
Design:
Japan
Freeman,Michael
In this text, a Japanese design expert and a leading photographer
answer this question by following 25 of Japan's most important young
creatives as they go about an ordinary day. Mitchell Beazley UK 2004 PB
160pp $A 45.00
Do Android Crows Fly Over the Skies of an
Electronic Tokyo? Akira Suzuki
The Interactive Urban Landscape of Japan: ‘It is difficult to describe
Tokyo in terms of traditional urbanism. Its population is extremely
fluid and capricious. It has no tradition of architectural culture, its
infrastructure is quite haphazard, and its local communities - recently
even the family unit - have begun to disintegrate.’ The impact on
Japanese cities of social and technological change is the focus of this
collection of essays by Akira Suzuki, editor of Telescope magazine and
Director of the Workshop for Architecture and Urbanism in Tokyo.
Entertaining, but equally thought provoking, the essays describe urban
rituals and catastrophes, and suggest lessons that might be learnt from
them. Progressing in scale from the minimal dwelling space for the
single urbanite to the dispersed urban infrastructure, they put forward
a new conception of urbanism that takes account of the changes in
information technology that have begun to render national boundaries
meaningless. AA, UK, 2001. PB 72pp $A 49.95
In Detail: Japan Architecture,
Constructions, Ambiances
Japan
is becoming a popular travel destination for more and more architects
today. With its wide variety of architecture, it is both a source of
fascination and inspiration. Over a number of years, the review Detail
has been consistently documenting the construction activities which
have taken place in Japan, and this book draws on the best of their
experience and connections to present and analyse with plans and
details the most interesting buildings from various architectural
trends in contemporary Japan, including Ando’s Museum for Contemporary
Art in Naoshima, Toyo Ito’s Mediathek, a residential building by Kazuyo
Sejima, and a temple gallery in Kyoto by Takashi Yamaguchi.
Introductory essays discuss the developments in Japanese architecture,
and together with portraits of not only well-known Japanese architects
and offices, but also young offices such as Atelier Bow Wow, this
volume provides a stimulating discussion of current Japanese building
in the context of traditional architecture. Birkhauser,
Swiss, 2002. HB 176pp
$A 140.00
In the
Oriental Style A Sourcebook of
Decoration and Design Freeman, M etal
Thames and Hudson, UK, 1996. 141pp PB $A 43.95
Inside
Asia V2
Sunjil S & Taschen A
From holy temples to posh hotels: exceptional interiors from Indonesia, Philippines,
Vietnam,
Hong Kong, China, and
Japan.
Taschen 2007 477pp HB $A130.00 (11/08)
India Modern Traditional Forms and Contemporary
Design
Phaidon, UK, 1997. 239pp PB $A
P/A
India Contemporary
Wilson H
India today is much more than the exotic East of traditional crafts.
This book
is an intimate exploration of the private homes of those at the
forefront of
the new approach to decoration and design.
Thames & Hudson UK 2007 192pp HB $A75.00 (07/09)
The Inner
Harmony of The Japanese House Ueda, A
Kodansha International, Tokyo, 1998 (2nd ed.).204pp PB $A 43.95
Japanese
Dream House
Brown & Calli
Kodansha, Japan, 2001 132pp HB $A98.00
The Japanese House - architecture and Interiors Noboru Murata & Alexandra Black
From the rustic
farmhouse to the Kyoto tea house to the most modern of Zen-inspired
homes, The Japanese House reveals a unique vernacular architecture and
intimate interior world.Scriptum Editions, UK, 2000, 216pp. HB $A
105.00
Japanese Detail: Architecture Hibi,
Sadao
Chronicle Books, San Francisco, 1989, 142pp PB $A 55.00
Java Style Schoppert, P & Damais, S
T & H, UK, 1997. 208pp HB $A 87.95
Kumming Project: Urban Development in China-a Dialogue Fingerhuth, C. & Joos, E.
The challenge of joint projects between East and West lies in the
interaction of the traditional and historical background in large asian
cities with their sense of modernity. The Kumming is an excellent
document of a joint project of urban planning, important to anyone
involved in collaborative ventures. Birkh, Switz., 2002. 224pp PB
$A54.00
Living in
Japan Taschen A
(ed)
Examines Japanese homes by architects and designers who
find inspiration
from traditions, in refurbishments as well as contemporary
constructions which
are deeply influenced from the past. Projects featured include a
farmhouse for
a Zen priest, a traditional Onsen bathhouse, Tadao Ando’s 4x4 House and
Shigeru
Ban’s Shutter House. In beautiful photography by Reto Guntli and
descriptive
text, this captures trends in ways of preserving traditions. Taschen
2006
Germany pp $A70.00
Made in Tokyo
"This is the
beginning of "Made in Tokyo", a survey of nameless and strange
buildings of this city." A guidebook of the un architectural
B-buildings that define Tokyo's urban space, the carparks, batting
centres, sewage courts, taxi building, pet architecture, etc. Kajima,
Japan, 2001 192pp $A60.50
Mapping HK Guiterrez,
L & Portefaix, V
MAP OFFICE presented the project "mapping HK' at the 7th Venice
Architecture Biennale on the theme, "The City; Less Aesthetic, more
Ethic" in 2000. The book takes us right to the heart and meaning of
their project, exploring the architecture, particularly high density
housing, the natural landscape and hence, the ultimate urban condition
of Hong Kong. Because of it's particular history and geography, HK
represents a unique synthesis of both global city and local territory.
The question of space and place, and the specific pressure of
accelerated time, make HK a moving platform of exchange within the
Asian and world markets. This fascinating book uses Hong Kong as a
prototype for a new critical experiment.map office, Hong Kong, 2000,
167pp, PB $A 76.45
Minka - The
Quintessential Japanese House Kiyoshi Takai
The word
'Minka' refers to traditional homes occupied by the general public
though the buildings that are the subject of this book are the homes
built in the traditional Japanese style between the middle part of the
1800's to the late 1920's. In beautiful photographs and text in both
Japanese and English it shows the details of the Japanese house and the
traditional style and meaning of Japanese architecture. E. T. Style,
Japan, 1998, 140pp. HB $A 170.50
Modern Japanese Garden
Shunmyo
Masuno, Michiko Rico Nose & Michael Freeman
A stunning new
publication presenting the beauty and simplicity of a contemporary
Japanese inspired garden. Adopting many ideas from the ancient culture,
especially its reverence for nature and imaginative use of space, the
west is become increasingly influenced. This text looks at the recent
work of many of Japans leading garden designers and architects who have
taken their designs beyond the traditional to create truly amazing
private and public gardens. Inspirational and innovative, the book
includes drawings, photography and text.
Mitchell Beazley, London, 2002, 176pp, HB $A 59.95
Modern
Traditions:
Contemporary Architecture in India Gast
K-P
Birkhäuser 2007 Germany 128pp HB $A93.50
The New Oriental Style Freeman
M.
This beautiful book is a compendium on the design revolution taking
place in
the Orient, with a plethora of images of contemporary design
highlighting the
variations in the oriental design style. From pared back minimalism to
the
rustic huts and private Japanese courtyards, this is a beautiful
overview of
the richness and variety of Asia Thames &Hudson UK 2006 HB 272pp $A75.00
On the Edge : Ten
Architects from China Luna
I. & Tsang T. (Eds); Chang Y.H. (Intro)
One of the first books to examine the local approach to architecture in
the
People’s Republic of China, ten design firms based in Mainland China
and Hong
Kong presented here illustrate the evolution of the contemporary
Chinese
practice in a country with the highest demand of architectural services
in the
world. Included are completed and proposed projects and urban
masterplans by
Tong Ming of TM Studios, Liu Jiakun, Xu Tiantian of DnA Beijing, Young
Ho
Chang, Rocco Lim, Ai Wei Wei, Gary Chang, Zhang Lei and Urbanus.
Rizzoli 2006
USA 256pp HB $A85.00
New Thai House Powell, Robert
In the tradition of New Asian House and New Singapore House, this book
showcases examples of stunning contemporary single family houses in
Thailand. Coming a long way from beach huts and Buddhist temples, the
projects included are sensitive to the climate and visually
breathtaking.
Select Publishing, Singapore, 2003 152pp HB $A
69.95 Also available: New Asian House $A 69.95 and New Singapore
House $A 49.95
Pastel Portraits; Singapore's Architectural Heritage
SNP Printing, (first
published 1984), Singapore, 1999, 156pp, HB $A 79.95
Recent
Malaysian Architecture Goad P & Ngiom
A diverse display of Malaysian architecture with a focus on
responsibility and
sustainability. Vibrant images are put into the following sections:
Houses,
Housing, Conservation and Adaptive Re-Use, Commercial, Public and Civic.
Pesaro Australia 2007 HB $A55.00(13/06)
Sanctuary: The Temples of Ankgor McCurry,
Steve
Take a journey through this ancient and deeply spiritual architecture
of Cambodia. National Geographic Photographer Steve McCurry captures
the essence of the people, sculpture and buildings in a series of
beautiful images supported by text from John Guy.Phaidon, UK, 2002, HB $A
69.95
Shanghai Reflections. Architecture
Urbansim, and the search for an Alternative Modernity.
Princeton
Architectural Press US 2002
208pp PB $A o/p
Top
Architects Asia Archiworld
A select group of architects from China, India, Korea, Japan,
Hong Kong,
Malaysia and Singapore are profiled here together with two completed
projects
by Yung Ho Chang, Kengo Kuma, Charles Correa, T.R. Hamzah & Yeang
and many
more. Included are drawings, diagrams and photographs to describe the
architecture. Archiworld 2007 Korea 311pp HB $A129.00
Tropical
Architecture - Critical Regionalism
in the Age of Globalization. Tzonis A, Lefaivre L, Stagno B, Eds.
An important book looking at architecture of tropical areas. Not a
picture book, this is a study of the current state of tropical
architecture, and focusses on its characteristics - especially
sustainability, bio- and cultural diversity, micro-climatic control,
technology, and multi-disciplinary design. With a focus on critical
regionalism and associated theory, this book examines the multiple
approaches to tropical architecture from throughout the world. JWiley,
UK2001PB 311pp $A 76.95
Tropical
Asian House Powell, R.
Thames, UK, 1996. 256pp HB $A 87.95
Tropical Retreats
The Poetics of Place. Beng, T.
Page One, Singapore, 1996. 216pp PB $AP/A
TokyoChic
Baker T, Jaques Z
& Usuba Owen M
Hotels, Restaurants, Shops, Spas: Tokyo,
Hakone and Kyoto.
TokyoChic uncovers the punky cos-players of Harajuku versus the
austerity of
the Meiji Shrine, the aesthetic of sabi versus the artificial
brightness of
manga, the starchitectural landmark of Ginza
versus the innumerable old temples that pepper the landscape. The city
displays
a multitude of fascinating contradictions with enough subsections,
subways and
sub-cultures to blow the mind.
Editions Didier Millet Singapore 2007 216pp PB $A35.00
(07/09)
Wabi Sabi Style Crowley, James and Sandra
Wabi and Sabi are Japanese design elements that raise rusticity to a
new level. This book reveals how we can apply japanese traditional
rustic style to contemporary interiors for sophisticated classic and
elegant homes. Gibbs Smith, USA, 2001, HB $A 80.00
Yin Yu Tang: The
architecture & daily life of a Chinese house Berliner N.
Recognized by the New York Times as one of the year's best architecture
books, Yin Yu Tang tells the fascinating story a house an its effect on
generations of residents. During the second half of
the Qing dynasty in China (1644-1911), a prosperous merchant surnamed
Huang built a new home for his family in the remote mountain village
that had been home to his ancestors for more than 20 generations. The
handsome two-story structure, which he named Yin Yu Tang, would house
his descendants for the next seven generations--through some of the
most tumultuous periods in Chinese history. Yin Yu Tang opened to the
public in April 2003, as part of a $100 million expansion to the
Peabody-Essex Museum. Much more than a companion piece to the museum
exhibit, the book Yin Yu Tang makes for an intriguing read in its own
right. TuttlePubUSA2004HB 178pp $A65.00
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Architecture
Bali - Architectures of Welcome Goad,
Philip & Bingham-Hall
Number five in the Pesaro Architecture
monograph series (which includes Troppo and Peter Stutchbury),
it focusses on the hotels of this popular Indonesian island. Well
researched &beautifully
photographed, the book goes beyond presenting the details of the
designs & looks at the context of the
buildings, exploring culture, religion &
environment. Pesaro, Sydney
2000, 100pp. PB $A 54.95
extra - ordinary IN _EX projects 01 review of peripheral
architecture.
In Australia edition + some on the move interviews with interesting and
very active architects and thinkers. Snipets and details of
meanderings from North to South Australia, looking for the shelters and
dwellings that circle through the notion of the active design,
yet on the periphery of both 'design' and the city centres of
Australia. Then fleeting images of the outside, the facade, the
skin from different points through Europe. Layered and colourful.
Birkhauser, Switz, 1999. 447pp PB $A 60.50
Noosa Style Jarrat,
J & Simmons, M
The Blue Group, Australia, 1998. 151pp PB $A 43.95
Pacific Island
Ypma, H.
Thames and Hudson, UK, 1996. 158 pp PB $A 43.95
Pacific Island Style
Jowitt. G & Shaw. P
Lothian, Australia, 1999. 190pp HB $A 77.00
Pacific Edge
Contemporary Architecture on the Pacific Rim. Zellner, P
With essays by Aaron Betsky, Davina Jackson and Akira Suzuki. A
brightly illustrated sourcebook of many and varied architects works
from regions as diverse as Melbourne to Chile's Tierra del Fuego. T &H, UK, 1998. 224pp HB $A 45.00
SPECIAL PRICE was $A 98.45
Luxury
Private Islands Vladi Dr.
F. (ed)
Providing an insight into some of most exclusive private islands, owned
and
enjoyed by the world’s more successful people seeking seclusion and
freedom. In
colour photography and written by a leading island broker for the sale
and
rental of private islands, Farhad Vladi showcases the best of in the
Caribbean,
Central and South America, Canada and the USA, Indian Ocean, Australia,
New
Zealand and the South Pacific. teNeues 2006 Germany 220pp HB $A110.00
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AA Projects Review
½
Accompanies the annual Architectural Association end-of-year exhibition
and illustrates the best and most interesting student work produced
during the academic year. Each unit is represented by a summary of its
approach and achievements and its own selection of work. The diversity
of sites connotes something of the internationalism of the school; the
diversity of topics provides ample opportunity for architectural
innovation and experiment. AA, UK, 2002. PB 360pp $A 85.00
AD Off the Radar Guest edited by Brian
Carter and Annette LeCuyer. This issue of AD deals with current
architectural developments in countries not normally explored such as
Iceland, Guinea, Chile and India. Countries in which the extreme
weather conditions or remote and difficult terrain has pushed the
architect to the periphery. Academy 2003 UK 127pp $A66.95
Art
Sites - Paris, France, London, Spain
A unique series of guide books on contemporary art and architecture.
The book is organised by neighbourhoods and regions relevant to each
city who identify and describe the places, providing new options for
you to visit. It also provides many sites not mentioned in other guide
books and art directories with in depth commentaries. There is also
other handy travelling hints ! Art Sites, US 1999 285pp PB $A
39.00
Baltic
Homes: Inspirational interiors from Northern Europe dos
Santos S. & Gutman-Hanhivaara, L.
Depicting the feel & aesthetic of the Baltic region of Northern
Europe, with mainly photographs, you are shown the extraordinary
seascapes & a fascinating amalgamation of cultures. Now a popular
tourist destination with spa towns along tree-lined beaches on the
archipelago's numerous granite islands. There are a myriad of luxury
hotels, spa buildings & summer villas. With over twenty houses from
this fascinating part of northernmost Europe, this is an engrossing
& seductive book encapsulating a distinctive & beautiful style
of life. T&H, UK 2005, 222pp, HB$A75.00
Bell Towers
of Paris: A
Stroll Through the City of Light Guicheney
P.
Photographer Michel Setboun had spent five years climbing through
countless
spiral staircases to produce this publication that features more than
35 bell
towers in Paris, and at the same time presenting a unique look at the
roofscape
of Paris itself from these monumental structures. Captured in full
colour
photographs include the gargoyles of Notre-Dame, the dome of
Sacré-Coeur and
the Hôtel de Ville. Abrams USA 2006 205pp PB $A45.00
The
Culture of Silence Architecture's Fifth
Dimension
Quantrill, M & Webb, B Texas UP, U.S.A, 1998. 271pp HB $A
118.75
The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Provence
Attlee H
A magnificently illustrated survey of one of Europe’s
most striking landscapes. This visual and textual feast reveals the
variety of
the communities, and is a tribute to the beauty and spirit of the
place. Thames
& Hudson UK 2007 208pp HB $A39.95 (26/09)
Scandimodern Sweet, Fay
A tour of interiors drawn from Sweden, Denmark, Finland and
Norway. The book spans the entire 20th century and comes right up to
date with the latest work from the new generation of designers.
Including projects by great designers such as Alvar Aalto and Arne
Jacobsen, Stig Ancker and Aarno Ruusuvuori, Nanna Ditzel and Verner
Panton, and many more contemporary designers. Mitchell Beazley UK 2003
192pp PB $A 49.95
Scandinavian
Modern
Englund, M & Schmidt, C
A tracing of the development of the Scandinavian style, introducing the
most important designers and their work explores some of the most
unique and interesting homes in Scandinavia. Including the homes of
Finn Juhl and Hanne Wilhelm Hansen, Matti Sanaksenaho, Borge and Alice
Mogensen, Michael Asplund, Poul and Hanne Kjaerholm and Grethe
Meyer.Rylands Peter & Small UK 2003 143pp HB $A59.95
Spa Style Europe
Lee G.
A comprehensive guide to the varied tapestry of popular modern spa
treatments in Europe and those quality spas where you can enjoy them.
T&H UK 2004 PB 228pp$A45.00
StyleCity Europe Richardson P
StyleCity Europe provides the ultimate compilation for fourteen
European destinations
including six exciting cities new to the series—Antwerp, Brussels,
Dublin,
Lisbon, Rotterdam, and Vienna. It is aimed at business travellers as
well as
tourists, with over 800 photographs. Thames & Hudson UK
2007 328pp
PB $A49.95 (07/09)
AUSTRIA
20 x 3 - Projects by Young Austrian Architects Vol.1 Dienst, Volker, (Ed)
Triton, Austria, 2001142pp, PB $A 65.45
Achtung Architektur! Image and Phantasm in
Contemporary Austrian Architecture. Pelkonen, E.
MIT, USA, 1996. 195 pp HB $A 80.85
Architecture in Austria in the
20th
& 21st Centuries Architekturzentrum
Wien
In eleven thematic
sections, (Prologue; Red Viesnna; Landscape, Power;
Reconstruction; International; Utopia; Sustem; Collage; The Present;
Housing)
this book aims to chronologically illustrate aspects of the
developments in
Austrian Architecture. Produced together with a permanent exhibition
“a_show” in Deutsches Architektur Museum
in Frankfurt, each project catalogued
includes
photographs, drawings and descriptions. Birkhäuser Switzerland
2006 PB 399pp $A115.00
Architecture
in Austria Survey of
the 20th Century. Kapfinger. O
Spanning Wagner to Team 4 and Artec, and divided into periods,
this is a visual journey through a rich architectural history. It is a
thick 'no frills' publication, printed on rough paper and the
photographs are somewhat wistful, but intriguing to browse through.
Birkhauser, Switzerland, 1999. 333pp HB $A 128.70
AUSTRIA
WEST Tirol Vorarlberg Waechter-Bohm I.
Consisting of the architecture from the last ten years in Tyrol &
Vorarlberg. Otto Kapfinger's introductory essay outlines the
developments of Austria's two most western federal provinces as well as
their common feature of "building in alpine areas". The new focal
points are energy-conscious, ecological and industrial building. Italy
2003 PB 186pp $A 75.00
Graz_Architecture
Szyszkowitz M. &
Ilsinger R (Eds)
A guide that investigates the architectural positions in urban space
& architecture focusing on the period as of 1990 in Graz, Austria's
second largest city. Haus der Architektur Graz Germany 2004PB $A59.95
Baltic Homes: Inspirational interiors from Northern Europe
dos Santos S. & Gutman-Hanhivaara, L.
Depicting the feel & aesthetic of the Baltic region of Northern
Europe, with mainly photographs, you are shown the extraordinary
seascapes & a fascinating amalgamation of cultures. Now a popular
tourist destination with spa towns along tree-lined beaches on the
archipelago's numerous granite islands. There are a myriad of luxury
hotels, spa buildings & summer villas. With over twenty houses from
this fascinating part of northernmost Europe, this is an engrossing
& seductive book encapsulating a distinctive & beautiful style
of life. T&H, UK 2005, 222pp, HB$A75.00
BELGIUM
Belgium New Architecture
A beautiful publication
on the whole, this book details Belgian architecture from 2000 and does
a brilliant job. The first and only real english language book on
contemporary architecture from this tiny country delivers an accurate,
inspiring and thorough examination of their built environment. Projects
are presented primarily through photographs and construction drawings
whilst the text is brief though insightful and informative. Includes a
cross-section of project types from all regions. Prisme Editions,
Belgium, 2001, 263pp, PB $A 106.70
Belgium New Architecture 2
A concise collection of some of the most recent built work in Belgium.
Prisme Editions2004 PB263pp $A104.50
Crowning the City:
Vernacular Architecture in Antwerp From the Middles Ages to the Present
Day Tijs,
Rutger
Fonds Mercator, Antwerp, 1993, 500pp HB with slipcase $A
120.00
DENMARK
Danish Architects: 3 x Nielsen
One of the most successful young architectural offices
in Denmark, they started off anchored in Post-Modernism, they have
since developed their own architectural language with the influence of
minimalism, powerful concepts & elegant detailing. The result is a
number of first prizes in international, Nordic & Danish
competitions with their large scaled projects. DA Press, 2005, 95pp,
PB. $A 85.00
ENGLAND
Anglo Files: UK architecture’s rising generation Bullivant L.
Produced by the same people that brought us "SuperDutch", "Swiss Made"
& "All American", this is the latest in the series of
country-specific volumes. Examining the most
interesting trends in contemporary British architecture by British
architects, featured are David Adjaye, Kathryn Findlay, Caruso St John,
F.O.A, muf 7 FAT. T&H UK 2005 255pp HB.$A75.00
The English Cathedral Tim Tatton-Brown, John
Crook
With over 240 colour photographs, this book celebrates all the
fascinating and diverse cathedrals, both Anglican and Roman Catholic,
to be found on English soil. It covers all 63 cathedrals, from Truro in
Cornwall to Carlisle near the Scottish border. Written by an expert in
church history and design, the text sheds light on the cathedrals'
evolving architectural styles and changing roles through the centuries.
New Holland, UK, 2002. HB 160pp $A59.95
FINLAND
40/40 Young architects from Finland
Compiled by Roger Connah.40/40 is a contemporary mapping of new
architecture, the 'hip', 'hop' and 'house' of young Finnish architects
and painters.' Hip' might be cool, 'hop' might be a transition, and
'house' might be the destination of architecture which must envelope us
in the future. And besides musical nuances, 'house' is the destination
for architecture often, at present, only partially defined. A place
like infinity where things happen that don't. Deepening what Finnish
architects achieved in the last century, can young architects turn
their own influence and passion for new ideas and other disciplines
into deeper, imaginative architecture? 239pp PB$A85.00
Contemporary
Finnish Architecture Tiainen, Jussi
A book of big and the small architecture from Finland, including the
Nokia building, Konne Building in Espoo, Aurinkolahti school in
Helsinki, villa Langbo in Kemio, The Finnish Pavilion 2002 Hannover. A
wonderful collection to display contemporary Finland. Rakennustieto,
Finland, 2003 PB $A90.00
The Story of Finnish Architecture Olli Lehtovuori
Finland 1999 193pp HB $A85.00
Finland Modern Architectures in History series Connah, R.
Exploring the shape of architecture from Finland's independence in 1917
(from Russia) until the present day, this title endevours to answer how
the 'modern agenda' became a blueprint to advance the nation's society
& define its identity. Reaktion, UK, 2005,
284pp, PB. $A50.00
Helsinki et al
A photographic statement about Helsinki with its contemporary
high-quality architecture built at the turn of the millennium. All the
featured buildings were built and photographed between 1998 and 2001.
There is also an excerpt relating the ideas surrounding this era of
Finnish design & the explores some ideas concerning the Finnish
consciousness in architecture. Rakennustieto, Finland PB
2003$A 90.00
The Story of Finnish
Housing Architecture Lehtovuori, Olli
A complete and comprehensive
history of living in Finland from primitive vernacular to contemporary
medium density housing complexes. Many of the projects are in
rural/isolated areas. Finnish Building Centre, Finland, 1999, HB 194pp $A85.00
FRANCE
Appropriate
Sustainabilities / New Ways in French Architecture Marc Emery (ed.)
Whilst France’s contemporary architecture is highly regarded throughout
the World, her architects have hardly been leading protagonists in the
debate on ecological building. The developments featured in this book,
however, should serve to correct this impression. Between 1999- 2002
Electricité de France (EDF) initiated an ambitious research
program to bring together first-class architects and innovative
technologies involving renewable energy, strategies to reduce energy
consumption, newly developed software programs to support ecologically
oriented architectural design etc. The goal was to create sustainable
& aesthetically pleasing architecture. This book documents the
buildings, some of which have already been realised, resulting from
this experiment that attracted participation from both established
& also younger architects. Amongst those included are Jacques
Ferrier, Christian Hauvette, Marc Mimram & many more. Birkhauser,
Swiss, 2002. PB 114pp $A95.00
Elle
Decor The Grand Book of French Style Demachy , J & Baudot
, F
Replete with color photographs that detail the special
features of the Paris interior, from Chinoiserie to Art Deco. Elle
Decor uses a wealth of color photographs to present domestic interiors
throughout France, including the often-overlooked areas of the Atlantic
seacoast & the French Alps. The book reviews the details that
typify each style &ends by showing the interiors of homes belonging
to various interior & fashion designers, including Yves St Laurent,
Kenzo, Andrie Putnam, & Philippe Stark. Bulfinch Press UK 2003
287pp HB $A 95.00
La ville sur la ville
(Town over town, or the freedom of constructed space)
Four French architects , the winners of the European 4 competition, on
a site in Anthis-Mons, France. The competition theme was building the
town over the town" The architects were given the commission of the
preoperational urban and architectural study in La Madeleine-Champ de
Mars neighbourhood in Nantes and of construction of 47 housing units
and a crèche. Untimely Books 2003 47pp PB $A 27.50
Metropolitan A Portrait
of Paris
Biddulph, F. Phaidon, UK, 1994 240pp HB $A 107.80
One Thousand Buildings of Paris Brockmann, Jorg &
Driscoll, James
A book to celebrate the old and the new of Paris. Featuring the full
range of Paris architecture, from te majestic cathedral of Notre Dame
to the playfully futuristic of the Pompidou. The book is organised by
arrondissement, with a keyed map accompanying each section and numerous
sidebars discussing various attributes of the city. Black Dog Us 2003
HB 576pp $A 69.95
Traditional Houses
of Rural France Laws, B
Collins & Brown, UK, 1993. 159 pp PB $A 30.75
Young French Architects Jaquand-Goddefroy.C and
Kapplinger. C
Birkhauser, Switzerland, 1999. 144pp PB $A 99.00
Paris Photographs
Lanio .H
teNeues, Germany, 2002
120pp PB $A 29.95
Paris Architecture
1900-2000 Cohen, J.L. Eleb,M
& Martinelli .A
Norma Editions, 2000, Paris, PB $A 115.00
Paris an Architectural
History Sutcliffe, A
YUP, USA, 1993. 221pp PB $A59.95
Paris Apartments Asensio
teNeues, Spain, 2001, 399pp, PB $A 49.95
Prix de Rome 2001 Uitgeverij 010 Publishers
.010 Publishing, NL, 2001, 170pp, PB $A p.o.a
Provencal
Living Vincenzini
B & Venturi F
Illustrated with over 150 stunning colour photographs,
Provencal living is
an inspirational celebration of the unique aesthetic charm of one of
France’s
most beautiful areas.
Scriptum UK 2007 168pp HB $A29.95 (07/09)
GERMANY
Urban
Architecture for a New Berlin
Berlin's Potsdamer Platz
has become a magnet & urban design phenomenon, drawing visitors
from all over the world. This slim publication examines the history of
the square, documenting its beginning to its division by the Wall,
& its revision since the fall of the wall in 1989. Jovis
Germany2005 96pp PB$A19.95
Architecture in
Frankfurt/Main 1999-2003
Surveys a range of work
across a number of building types, by architects such as Nicholas
Grimshaw, Ingenhoven Overdiek, Kollhoff + Timmerman, Landes + Partner,
schneider+schumacher, and many more. Junius, Germany, 2002. PB 274pp $A
113.85
Architektur
in Hamburg Jahrbuch 2002
A look at Hamburg's
Contemporary Architecture and its position , Interior Design and
Landscape Architecture on many scales. Pleasantly photographed with
drawings. German Text, and comprehensive english summary at the back.
Junius Verlag, Germany, 2002 PB 182pp $A 105.60
Berlin: Between
history & the future et al
Berlin has constantly re-invented itself with its tension-rich &
dynamic architectural landscape. This heavily illustrated book presents
all the important buildings of this dynamic metropolis in their
entirety, with over 120 photographs of new, traditional &
contemporary trends. Jovis, Germany, 2002, PB. $A 12.95
Berlin: Masterpieces of
Architecture Andras Kaldor
This is not a usual book on architecture rather a lovely little art
object gift book in itself. The Author has beautifully painted Berlin
in Watercolours from the Reichstag to Alexander Platz to a statue of
Marx and Engels. Accompanied by straightforward factual text, the
images also include maps and guides to navigating ones way around the
architectural wonders of this great city. Perfect for children and
others who are interested only in the appearance and meaning of
structures as compared to detailing or specification. Antique
Collectors Club, UK, 200 295pp, HB $A 37.95
Images
of the New Berlin
Illustrating Berlin in
its full architectural multiplicity, this title examines the impressive
panorama of the city with its most important buildings dating from the
Middle Ages through to the 21st century. Jovis, Germany, 2005, 136pp,
PB. $A24.95
GREECE
At
home in GREECE Klimi J.
Showcasing the distinctively appealing architectural style of Greece,
this book takes the viewer to 35 private homes. From the epitome of
cool sea-side minimalism to the secret gardens & courtyards
surrounded by olive trees, we are also taken through the relaxed
interiors of these fantastic everyday T&H UK
2004 $75.00
HUNGARY
Architecture
of Historic
Hungary Wiebenson, D & Sisa,
J. editors
MIT, USA, 1998 436pp HB $A 107.80
ITALY
Twenty-Two
Views of the Cupola
Fanelli, G.
Original drawings in pen & Indian ink drawings of Brunelleschi’s
Cupola in Florence by Giovanni
Fanelli. Mandragora, Italy, 2005,
22pp, PB. $A29.95
Another
Venice Fasolo,
Joseph
A small and handy book guiding you through Venice's most magnificent
buildings and streetscapes. Beautiful watercolour drawings and colour
photographs with informative and interesting text. Arsenale Editrice,
Italy, 2000, 191pp, PB $A 23.95
Churches of Florence Verdon/Coppollotti/Fabbri
Small and handy guide style book with beautiful colour photographs.
Arsenale Editrice, Italy, 2000, 191pp, PB $A 23.95
Design City
Milan Bolognesi
C. & Piazza M.
Looking into Milan, in areas of culture, hospitality, fashion, retail
architecture, residences and temporary spaces, this publication
illustrates the
city’s passion for design in detailed text, photographs and selected
works of
architecture and interiors for businesses and brands in Milan. Wiley
2007 UK
296pp HB $A110.95
Florence:
the city and it's architecture Goy, Richard
Phaidon, UK, 2002 319pp, HB $A 140.00
Gold Medal for Italian
Architecture et al
The gold medal for Italina architecture promotes contemporary
architecture that enhances the quality of our natural and civic
environment. This book collects 48 of the projects that make up the
core of this catalogue and itinerant exhibition, including the gold
medal winners at the 2003 awards. Centauro, Italy 2003 PB 288pp $A
80.30
guida design ROMA designCity
Compiled based on research conducted by the Graduate
Course in Industrial
Design and the Arts, Design & New Technology- ITACA Department at
the
University of Rome, this compact guide showcases the best in
entertainment,
culture, furniture, art and design, and each includes a brief history
of the
company, the location of the outlets and contact details. Actar 2006
Spain
183pp PB $A42.00
Italy - Contemporary
Domestic Landscapes 1945-2000
This weighty book, (both
literally and in it's content) looks in detail at the people, projects
and products that have marked and defined the institution of Italian
design in the last half of the 20th Century. Giving examples of
furniture and product design, exhibitions (particularly on living and
style), architecture, art, graphics and advertising, the book is
comprehensive and informative yet not dry or text-book like. More
oriented toward the image/style/product design industry, it's suitable
for information, inspiration or just to sit and look pretty.Skira,
Milan, 2002, 239pp, HB $A 140.00
Most Beautiful Country
Towns of Tuscany Bently, J with Photographs by Alex Ramsay
Thames and Hudson, London, 2001, 208pp
Net.It: A
snapshot of contemporary architecture, design & photography in Italy
Pino Scaglione, G. (Ed)
As
a land that celebrates both the ancient verities & cutting-edge
design, Italy presents the perfect incubator & a challenging
minefield for contemporary architectural projects. Here, some of the
most innovative firms, designers, & thinkers in the field, whether
armed with CAD software or cameras, generate new initiatives that are
crossing strict cultural divisions of disciplines & promoting
interchange among differing contexts. Actar, Spain, 2005, 336pp, PB. $A
75.00
Palaces of Rome Vincenti, C.
Thames and Hudson, UK, 1997. 323 pp HB $A 148.95
Palazzo
Dei Lavori Pubblici Bonino M
2007 Italy $A22.95
The Roman Empire Vol. I
From the Etruscans to the Decline of the Roman
Empire, Stierlin, H,
Taschen World of Architecture, Germany, 1996, 240pp HB $A 39.95
Venice
Sketchbook Moireau, F.
Watercolour paintings and pencil sketches. Didier Millet, Singapore,
2004, 96pp, HB. $A 60.00
Villas and Gardens
of Tuscany Bajard, S. Bencini, R.
Terrail, France, 1993. 213pp PB $A 59.95
The Stones of Venice Puppi, Lionello
Thames & Hudson, London, 2002 HB $A 88.00
Toscana Kiedrowski, R.
TeNeus, USA, 2003, 192pp, PB. $A 29.95
Traditional Houses
of Rural Italy Duncan, P.
Collins & Brown, UK, 1993. 159 pp PB $A 30.75
MOROCCO
Living
in Morocco Stoeltie B & R.
Taschen Germany2003HB 260pp$A65.00
NETHERLANDS
StyleCity Amsterdam Tichar S.
This exciting series focuses on the
vitality & uniqueness of the world's greatest cities. Each volume
is superbly designed & produced, yet ingeniously practical, with
lavish photography, easy-to-read maps, & informed & enjoyable
texts. Amsterdam is the ultimate European city destination,
bridging high & low culture, hipness, & intellect. Beautiful
cafés & eccentric shops, charming house hotels &
canal-side delights can all be found in a pleasingly compact setting
accessible on foot—or bicycle. For the ideal short getaway or a more
enriching longer stay, StyleCity Amsterdam leads the way with
an astute selection of the city's true treasures. T&HUK 2004PB
192pp 416 color illustrations and 6 maps. $A45.00
Along Amsterdam’s
Waterfront: Exploring the
Architecture of Amstercam’s Southern IJ Bank
Lebesque S
A compact guide to the South Bank of the IJ inlet in Amsterdam, which
has undergone a dramatic
transformation within a short period of time. With a mixture of
housing,
business districts, recreational facilities and public spaces in
the
overall docklands area, this guide provides 9 architectural routes
which allows
the passing of some 200 projects, old, new and planned, each provided
with
snapshots and detailed descriptions. Valiz 2006 Netherlands 351pp PB
+DVD $A43.45
Architecture
in the Netherlands - A Chronology 1900 - 2000
This is a
gorgeous concept which charts the history of Dutch architecture through
the twentieth century by architect, building & style. Reading like
a book that can also be read backwards, it also opens out to become a
wall frieze - though you would be needing quite a large room. NAi
Rotterdam, 2002 300gsm PB $A32.00
Architecture in
the Netherlands Yearbook 1998 - 1999
Essays by Lootsma. B, Ibelings. H, van Dijk. H and Verstegen. T with
projects by OMA, UN Studio, West 8, Hertzberger, NL Architects and
Claus and Kaan.
NAI, Netherlands, 1999. 157pp PB $A 88.00
Architecture in
the Netherlands Yearbook 1999 - 2000
NAi Publisers, Rotterdam 2000 160 pp PB $A
80.00
Architecture in
the Netherlands Yearbook 2000 - 2001
NAi Publishers, Rotterdam, 2001 166pp PB $A
85.00
Architecture
in the Netherlands Yearbook 2001 - 2002
NAi
Publishers, Rotterdam, 2002, 184pp PB $A 90.00
Architecture in The
Netherlands Yearbook 2003-04
Work
by the likes of de Architecten, Wiel Arets, MVRDV, Neutelings Riedijk,
NL Architects, OMA, Joost Swarte/Mecanoo Architects to name but a
few. NAi The Netherlands 2004 PB 176pp $A90.00
Architecture in the
Netherlands 2005/06 Yearbook Bakker
D., Jolles A, Provoost M., Wagenaar C. (eds)
On over 100 public buildings, streets and neighbourhoods scattered
across the
Netherlands, the yearbook accurately captures the state of architecture
that
presently serves the Dutch population. Each project is explained in
relation to
its immediate neighbourhood and focuses on the architects’ approach to
meeting
the real needs of the users. Includes drawings and photographs of works
by
practices such as Neutelings Riedijk, Mecanoo and Claus en Kaan. NAi
Netherlands PB 176pp $A90.00
Country
Houses of Holland Stoeltie B & R
The Dutch are proud of their homes, & rightly so. You'll be
pleasantly surprised at the wide range of Holland's interiors, with the
old & the new elegantly brought together in these castles,
windmills, historic houses & reed-thatched cottages. With over 230
illustrations, including paintings by the great Dutch masters, this
book will make you yearn to immerse yourself in Holland's beautiful
landscape. Taschen Italy 2000 HB 192pp $A55.00
De Eilanden Mak, Geert & Heddema, Frans
Het Amsterdam's Oostelijk Havengebied in stadsgezichten 1974 – 2002
De Verbeelding, Amsterdam 2002, 142pp PB $A
74.25
Dutch Architects 5
The very best of the very
best, The world's most progressive nation brings together it's most
applauded architects and presents their recent projects in very funky
graphics. An absolute brick of a book, it's chock full of conceptual
process, planning and design and successfully built projects. Worth
having in any Library, it's forms the fifth and most recent volume in
the series. BIS Publishers, Amsterdam, 2002 HB $A 125.00
Dutch Architects 6
Providing an overview of Architects, Interior
Architects, Urban Planners & Landscape Architects of The
Netherlands as well as a clear selection of some of their current
projects. A veritable who's who in Dutch design. BIS Pub 2003
Netherlands HB351pp $A125.00
A Hundred Years of Dutch Architecture 19012-2000 Trends &
Highlights Umberto Barbieri S. &
Van Duin L. (Eds)
Reconstructing the frames of reference that informed the practice of
architecture in The Netherlands during the last century, this book
provides detailed documentation of twenty key architectural works,
based on the original plans. NAI The Netherlands 2003 HB 370pp $A175.00
IJburg: Haveneiland and
Rieteilanden Claus, van Dongen &
Schaap
. As MVRDV created the imaginary Meta-City/Data Town, the authors of
this book have documented the actual statistics and designed conditions
of this newly created part of the Netherlands - IJburg. Dealing with
both the discussions surrounding Holland's "Artificial Landscape" and
the need for highly sophisticated urban planning, the strength of this
book is the beautiful graphics and images used to describe the
architecture in question. Definitely one of the better urban design
book seen in the recent years. 010 Publishers, Netherlands, 2002,
155pp, PB $A 79.20
Nine + One Ten Young Dutch
Architects
NAI, The Netherlands, 1997. 127pp PB $A 71.50
Remaking NL Cityscape/Landscape/Infrastructure
S @ M
Amsterdam firm S @ M Stedebouw & Architecture management has
compiled in one volume projects from leading Dutch architects and
designers. The book takes on the issues of the spatial layout and
designed dynamics of the Netherlands and how the current architectural
climate affects, and is affected by these. A number of essays and
interviews complement the incredible body of images and drawings and
offer a panorama of opinions on the nation and it's reconstruction.S @
M, 2000, Amsterdam, 228pp, PB $A 70.95
Super Dutch: New
Architecture in the Netherlands Lootsma, B.
Featuring the work of the 12 most innovative
studios who are reframing international architecture's central issues:
Arets, UN Studio, van Egeraat,
Atelier van Lieshout, Mecanoo, MVRDV,
Neutelings Riedijk, NOX, OMA/Koolhaas, Oosterhuis, Koen van Velsen,
& West8. T&H UK, 2000 264pp HB $A75.00
Sculpture
in Rotterdam Van Adrichem, Bouwhuis
& Dolle
For one of the Worlds great cities, emerging from an industrial town to
a cultural hub, Rotterdam hosts some of the finest public art to date,
The progressive attitudes of the Dutch are captured and represented in
these projects and the book as whole.010 Publishers, Rotterdam, 2002,
204pp HB $A74.25
RUSSIA
Capitalist Realism project Russia 24
Russia's leading
publication on architecture and design. Magazine format. Since it
is the only bi-lingual publication on this subject in the former
Communist block, it gives foreign readers a unique insight in
developments in the built environment in the region after the collapse
of Communism. This issue looks at how hunger for authenticity cannot be
filled by contemporary buildings, but only nostalgia, and instructs
that it is not so important what this nostalgia relates to: a wooden
hut . . . A-Fond Publishers. Neth 2003 HB 96pp $A 49.50
Microrayon: Post-Soviet
Housing Districts (Project Russia25)
The latest publication from the Project Russia series looks at the
Microrayon - the Soviet term for a housing district, which has over the
last decades become synonymous with the bare windy landscape of
standard pre-fabricated concrete housing blocks that form the daily
living environment for over 80% of the Russian people. This publication
discusses the origins of this phenomenon in Soviet history & the
current state of affairs. A-Fond Pub Russia2003 104pp HB $A 49.50
Architecture
of Novosibirsk, The Nevzgodin, I.
Richly illustrated with photographs, graphic reconstructions of project
drawings, this book devoted to the architecture of Novosibirsk
considers in detail the fist large buildings of Novonikolaevsk,
revolutionary romanticism, rationalism, functionalism, constructivism,
transition architecture, Khrushchev modernism & international style
of the Brezhnev period. Novosibirsk, Western Siberia is the third
largest city in Russia. Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, 2005,
204pp, PB. $A 65.00
SCOTLAND
Architecture
in Scotland MacDonald S. (Ed)
This small guide book features a wide variety of contemporary Scottish
architectural projects. Each project is discussed & provides a
timely insight into the growing confidence of Scottish architecture.
Lighthouse, Scotland, 2004, 98pp, PB. $A 35.20
Scottish architecture (World
of Art Series) Glendinning M. &
MacKechnie A.
A richly illustrated survey of the complete history of Scottish
architecture, from the circular houses of Skara Brae to the new
Parliament at Edinburgh. T&H UK2004 PB224pp $A30.00
Scottish
Parliament, The Jencks, C.
Conceived by Enric
Miralles, the new Scottish Parliament building is explored in all its
rich (and controversial) design complexity. Scala, UK, 2005, 63pp, PB. $A 14.95
Architecture
in Scotland 2004-2006: Defining Place
How to design enduring and, indeed, popular places is the theme of
this, the
third in a series of publications related to exhibitions that jointly
seek to
promote Scotland’s architecture and the Scottish Executive’s Policy on
Architecture. It features a range of new Scottish buildings and aims to
locate
them in a wider frame of reference to expand the discussion about place.
Lighthouse 2006 Glasgow
144pp PB $A52.25
SLOVENIA
6ix:Pack contemporary
Slovenian architecture
This publication follows
the successful touring
exhibition of the work of six young Slovenian architects. With some 80
projects
briefly examined, all projects are accompanied by photographs, models,
texts
and plans in this useful survey of a new generation who are defining
the
current state of contemporary Slovenian architecture. Dessa Slovenia
2005 PB
234pp $A61.60
Formula New Ljubljana Sadar
Vuga Arhitekti
10 years, 17 formulas, 26 projects in and around Ljublijana were
exhibited as
part of the 10th International Architecture Biennale in
Venice 2006,
form the vision of Sadar Vuga Arhitekti for Slovenia’s capital. Taking
physical
aspects and ideas from the existing city and through rescaling and
redirecting,
the practice proposes to add a 21st century layer to enrich
the
Ljublijana’s identity. The formulas are typologies which have been
rigorously
experimented in context and contain evidence of process plus approaches
in
diagramming ideas. Projects range from stage sets to apartments, office
buildings to landscapes and are all illustrated in photographs and
drawings.
Actar 2006 Spain
271pp HB $A83.00
SPAIN
25 Galician
Houses
1994-2004 Garcìa
T.
Galicia, one of 17 autonomous communities in Spain whose architecture,
as
observed by the author, have similar goals shared by architects
in the
region without recognising each other as their own peers. However they
are
collectively defined as being committed respond to the territory and
its
legacies. This is a publication of 25 single family homes which
help
explain the immediate reality of Galicia, its landscape,
people and
their dwellings. Edicions Espontaneas 2005 Spain
219pp $A75.00
AV
Monographs 93-94: Spain 2002 Yearbook
The best of Spanish
architecture 2001-2002, with an emphasis on Spanish architectural
design in the context of September 11. Includes some amazing Spanish
work, and a brief review of world architecture in 2001. AV, Spain,
2002. PB 250pp+ $A 101.20
Barcelona Barril
J. & Vivas P.
Showcasing the beautiful city of Barcelona in all its glory, this book
is a feast for the eyes & the imagination. With photos of this
varied city from a distant, aerial or detailed view you are transported
to a city with a rich & varied culture. Actar, Spain, 2005, 421pp,
HB. $A 110.00
Barcelona Barril J. & Vivas P.
Showcasing the beautiful city of Barcelona in all its glory, this book
is a feast for the eyes & the imagination. With photos of this
varied city from a distant, aerial or detailed view you are transported
to a city with a rich & varied culture. Actar, Spain, 2005, 421pp,
HB. $A 110.00
Barcelona
1992-2004 Intro Curtis W. & Montaner
J.
Offering a selection
of chronologically arranged projects that provides an overview of the
period beginning with the 1992 Olympic Games & ends with the huge
cultural event that is the Universal Forum of Cultures-Barcelona 2004.
Focused in particular on projects involving the city’s
openness to the sea & those, which have managed to adapt to its
existing residential fabric. GG Spain2004 PB 222pp $A100.00 | |