The French Hôtel, an aristocratic Paris townhouse, is to the art of the plan as the Venetian Palace is to the art of the facade—the quintessential level of architectural achievement. This book investigates its history and development.
Desitecture is a research-based practice developing propositions which consider the future of polyculture and sustainable cities and the use of emerging materials and processes.
A Legacy of Positive Consequence showcases Trivers’ enduring commitment to creating architecture that shapes communities and leaves a lasting impact.
This is the first place these projects have been collected, and they reflect 37 years of work in the US and abroad. The scale of the projects ranges from houses to a federal courthouse
A stunning portrait of a 100-acre rural landscape and residence, situated in Maryland, USA, developed in connection with the land and the environment.
Claying Architecture presents a curated collection of essays, interviews, and projects from leading architects, designers, and researchers who are analyzing the role of clay 3D printing in contemporary architecture.
In Search of Spatial Scripts is a re-collection of improvisational stories and stage sets and serves those interested in Spatial Tales of Origin Revealed through Specifications for Construction.
Fast Forward: How HKS Shapes the Future of Design showcases recent work by global design firm HKS and offers a look ahead to the future of innovation in architecture and design.
In this compelling photographic journey Arthur Becker captures the intensity and power of the ceiling frescoes of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Soundscape Architecture presents historical examples, design projects and art works related to the sonics of architectural spaces and landscapes.
With and Without Walls unfolds the history of the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), founded in 1972, as an alternative model for architectural education.
Landscapes for Adaptation presents 60 projects and experiments and assembles a menu of practical strategies and real-world tactics for landscape adaptation in China and around the world. The book analyses those projects and evidence of their environmental performance.