Stone by William Hall

$75.00 NZD

Category: Architecture

A fresh look at the beauty, diversity, and versatility of the world's most extraordinary stone architecture throughout time. A fascinating, visually rich collection, Stone explores the appeal of this essential material through 170 structures from the last 5,000 years. Organized into such themes as Tex ture, Juxtaposition, and Light, it highlights stone's range and unique qualities with stunning photographs of ancient tombs, churches, cultural spaces, houses, and beyond. The book features projects from celebrated architects including Philip Johnson, Antoni Gaudí, and Mies van der Rohe, as well as the best contemporary talent such as Kengo Kuma, Grafton Architects, and Snøhetta. ...Show more

Ecological Dwellings by Instituto Monsa de Ediciones S.A.; Monsa (Editor)

$130.00 NZD

Category: Architecture

Low Cost Houses by Instituto Monsa de Ediciones S.A.; Monsa Staff (Editor); Instituto Monsa de Ediciones S.A.

$130.00 NZD

Category: Architecture

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. ...Show more

The Appalachian Trail - Backcountry Shelters, Lean-Tos, and Huts by Sarah Jones Decker

$49.95 NZD

Category: Architecture

A complete guide to the Appalachian Trail shelters that provide a gathering place and a sense of community along America's most famous footpath. Whether you have spent a night or six months on the Appalachian Trail, every hiker eventually experiences one of the trail's iconic lean-tos or huts. More than 250 such backcountry structures exist on the 2,200-mile route, and they have welcomed hikers since the trail's inception in 1937. The Appalachian Trail organizes and assembles every single shelter for the first time in this informative and unique resource packed with trail and shelter photos, information, and detailed maps. Photographer and writer Sarah Jones Decker thru-hiked the AT in 2008 and re-hiked it again in 2018 and 2019 for this massive documentary project. Decker worked with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy--and in collaboration with the trail community of hikers, historians, photographers, writers, and clubs--to produce this first-of-its-kind resource. It is the ideal gift for anyone planning or dreaming of a hike on the AT. ...Show more

Stables - High Design for Horse and Home by Oscar Riera Ojeda; Victor Deupi

$155.00 NZD

Category: Architecture

From a ranch in the U.S. and a Finnish farmstead to a Spanish hacienda and Australian outback home, Stables is a celebration of horses and their extraordinary lodgings. International in scope, ranging from traditional to contemporary in flavour, these stables - built of wood, metal, and stone -are exemp lars of the finest taste in design. The allure of housing horses is a story of architecture, design, landscape, and a unique way of living in magnificent places - and spaces - that are made exclusively for horses and for those who love them. The book also explores indoor and outdoor arenas, paddocks, and gardens, providing a humane face to the otherwise functional buildings. Social spaces for the horses, riders, and visitors also play an important role in filling out the projects, making stables not just places for sport but also for entertainment and leisure. There is a beauty here that reflects the majesty of these animals, the distinctive landscapes in which they are set, and the creative visions of the owners, architects, and designers who have all brought them into being. Beautifully photographed, the book is sure to interest horse aficionados as well as all those interested in engaging, clean, human-scaled design. ...Show more

One Floor Houses by Instituto Monsa de Ediciones (Editor); Anna Minguet (Editor)

$50.00 NZD

Category: Architecture

Houses without stairs or obstacles, all distributed on the same floor, lounge area, dining room, bedrooms, kitchen, and service facilities. They stand out for their spaciousness in all rooms, both exterior and interior. Having a house distributed on one level is going for comfort and something that give s a special personality to the house, providing air and natural light thanks to this open design concept. ...Show more

Small Architecture by Philip Jodidio

$50.00 NZD

Category: Architecture | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.

Saving space: Big ideas for small buildingsOver the years, talented architects have occasionally indulged themselves with the challenge of designing small but perfectly formed buildings. Today, with reduced budgets, many architects have turned in a more focused way to creating works that may be diminuti ve in their dimensions, but are definitely big when it comes to trendsetting ideas. Whether in Japanese cities, where large sites are hard to come by, or at the frontier between art and architecture, small buildings present many advantages, and push their designers to do more with less.A dollhouse for Calvin Klein in New York, a playhouse for children in Trondheim, pop-up stores for fashion stars, vacation cabins, and housing for victims of natural disasters are all part of the new rush to develop the great small architecture of the moment. The 2013 Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito is here, but so are emergent architects from Portugal, Chile, England, and New Zealand. Alvaro Siza and Kazuyo Sejima (SANAA) display their eye for tiny detail alongside artists Doug Aitken and Olafur Eliasson. From world-famous names to the freshest new talent, come discover architectural invention on a whole new, small scale.About the series: Bibliotheca Universalis-- Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.Bookworm's delight -- never bore, always excite ...Show more

What Adults Don't Know about Architecture by The School The School of Life

$37.99 NZD

Category: Architecture

Children are rarely introduced properly to architecture, but there are in fact few subjects more important - because the quality of the architecture that surrounds us has such an impact on our mood and sense of well-being. The bitter truth is that in modern times, we've built a world that's far too ofte n ugly or uncharming - and we've done so because only a very few people ever feel they have the right to comment on what gets built around them. This is a chance for the next generation to develop the tools to talk about architecture with confidence, knowledge and passion. It tells us about what a satisfying building is, what makes a street enticing (or not), why some cities are charming and others repel us - and how we might build going forward in a way that will reliably delight and uplift us. This engaging and beautifully illustrated guide is designed to help children (and their favourite adults) to understand how buildings work and how we might create the better looking world we all crave and deserve. ...Show more

Green Architecture: by Philip Jodidio

$40.00 NZD

Category: Architecture | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.

Where the grass really is greener: Eco-friendly building in the world today The most exciting new buildings in the world are now almost all environmentally aware, sustainable, and conceived to consume far less energy than ever before. That architecture is one of the major sources of greenhouse gases in the world makes this new trend all the more significant. This book brings the best examples of green projects from the Architecture Now series together with numerous new, never-seen-before projects. Well-known architects like Frank Gehry and Norman Foster are present right alongside young, up-and-coming creators from Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Asia. This is not a technical book, nor are its contents limited to any predefined category. Being "green" means being aware of the responsibility implied in the construction and use of modern buildings, and there are many ways to express this rising consciousness. Some solutions, the ones generally called "passive," are as old as the history of architecture, while others are born of cutting-edge technologies. Both approaches and many more are included in this groundbreaking collection of 100 of the world's most innovative and recent eco-friendly buildings. Text in English, French, and German ...Show more

Hideout: Cabins, Shacks, Barns, Sheds by MONSA PUBLICATIONS

$50.00 NZD

Category: Architecture

Cabins have become one of the favourite hiding places for people looking for a perfect place to rest and connect with nature. Environmentally friendly homes, cutting-edge sustainable architecture that have ecological solutions and a low environmental impact. Buildings with smart and compact design, in w hich the spaces are open and shared, connected to each other and to the environment. ...Show more

Urban Pioneer: Interiors Inspired by Industrial Design by Sara Emslie

$39.99 NZD

Category: Architecture | Reading Level: General Adult

Urban living is soaring in popularity as we flock to cities to pursue jobs, easy commutes, and other amenities. New pressures on housing mean that pioneering homeowners are converting ex-industrial, non-residential spaces into innovative homes.   The conversion of such buildings into residential spaces first emerged in the 1960s and '70s. A decline in manufacturing in city centres meant that many warehouses and factories became vacant, attracting the first wave of urban pioneers--artists and creatives seeking cheap rents and large interiors to use as studio spaces. Since then, industrial areas in many cities have become sought-after residential districts and urban regeneration has gone from strength to strength. Nowadays the trend shows no sign of waning, with a second generation of urban pioneers cleverly converting former lofts, warehouses, schools, factories, offices, and retail spaces into highly desirable homes full of personality and soul.   In Urban Pioneer, Sara Emslie investigates the practice for transforming non-residential spaces into homes, the key elements of the look--from exposed brickwork to copper piping and metal roof trusses--and the related rise in the popularity of industrial design. She then explores 12 inspiring and varied real-life homes that showcase the very best of the Urban Pioneer look. ...Show more

100 Contemporary Wood Buildings by Philip Jodidio

$45.00 NZD

Category: Architecture | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.

Timberland: The wooden structures of the 21st century Not so very long ago, some might have considered wood a material of the past, long since replaced by more modern components such as concrete and steel. The truth is radically different. Bolstered by new manufacturing techniques and ecological benefit s, wood has seen a fabulous resurgence in contemporary construction.This double-volume survey explores how architects around the world have created and invented with this elementary material. Featuring follies, very large buildings, and ambitious urban renewal schemes, it celebrates the diverse deployment of wood from architects in China, Chile, and everywhere in between. We see how wood can at once transform urban spaces, as in the Metropol Parasol in Seville by J rgen Mayer H, and allow for sensitive interventions in natural environments, as at the Finnish Forest Research Institute by SARC Architects, or the Termas Geom tricas Hot Springs Complex by Germ n del Sol.True to all TASCHEN architecture tomes, the book pays tribute to many emerging international talents, as well as to such renowned figures as Tadao Ando to Renzo Piano. It celebrates each of these architect's vision and innovation, as well as investigating the techniques, trends, and principles that have informed their work with wood. It examines the computer guided milling that has allowed for novel new forms, the responsible harvesting that allows wood to align with our environmental concerns, and, above all, wood's enduring appeal to our senses and our psyche, comforting hectic modern lives with a sense of Arcadian beauty and simplicity. Text in English, French, and German ...Show more