Architecture / Design

Includes a variety of architectural styles - from urban villas and country homes, to ranches and beach houses, designed by architects from around the world.

"How to Design a House" tells you everything you need to know and looks at the principles and processes of designing a house, giving an insight into the design and building process. In a working case study John Pawson, one of the world's best-known architects, traces the design and development of his own house and reveals what it takes to create a successful blueprint.

Since the British Museum found its first home in Montagu House in 1754, its architectural development has had to be almost continuous to keep pace with the growth of the collections. This book unravels the evolution of the present building.

A new edition, fully illustrated in color, of one of the most widely read books on modern design Nikolaus Pevsner's landmark work was first published in 1936. It remains as stimulating and challenging today as it was then. Pevsner saw Modernism as a synthesis of three main sources: William Morris and his followers; the work of the 19th-century engineers; and Art Nouveau. All these form the essential background to the work of the early Modernists, with their rejection of ornament, their use of new materials and their commitment to "... read more

In this follow-up to the design classic "50/60/70 Iconic Australian Houses", Karen McCartney, founding editor of interiors magazine "Inside Out", has compiled a selection of significant examples of Australian houses of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, each brilliantly photographed and with a depth of coverage rarely seen before. Featured architects include Richard Leplastrier, Glenn Murcutt and Wood Marsh. A detailed introduction places the period in social, historical and architectural context, before each of the selected houses is individ... read more

As always, Taschen is doing its best to keep up with the fast paced world of architecture by continually producing guides to the world

Designed for New Zealand conditions and climates by New Zealand architects and designers, this book contains 120 house plans from which to select a dream home. Plans vary from two to five bedrooms and from 83sqm to over 400sqm - ideas for everyone entering the house building market.

Materials inspire and arouse emotions, they surround us everywhere, we possess them and feel them. As with people, our first impression of them is provided by the visual perception they create. The Architecture Compact series presents materials that on the one hand convey a unique impression through their inherent physical characteristics, and on the other hand achieve surprising results when used in combination with each other.

In recent years contemporary architects have become obsessed with a variety of new materials, and above all stone. The limits and predictability of the modernist palette have long been recognized, and contemporary architects are now looking to the ancient values of stone to give new expression to their ideas. Above all it is the permanence of stone that is increasingly used to express a sense of civic stability, or ground the otherwise fluid forms of contemporary architecture. New Stone Architecture explores the special role of thi... read more

Aedas has over 1,600 staff in 25 offices in the leading cities of London, Hong Kong and New York and in the rapidly growing economies of China, India, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Poland and Brazil. The global force offers a wealth of experience and expertise in architecture, interior design, urban design, landscape and graphic design across a diverse range of market sectors.

With a growing emphasis on green living, the design world is becoming more ecological. These groundbreaking designs appeal to the eye, the mind and the planet. And there's a dash of whimsy as well! It includes chapters on furniture, lighting, housewares, children's goods, industrial design, office design, electronics, fashion and accessories, and transport. This latest volume in our Styleguide series showcases the successful marriage of style and sustainability in product design.

Modern India flourishes its hybrid international culture, informed by its past yet transcending it. 'New Indian chic' is everywhere, from cuisine to fashion to film, not to mention yoga and ayurveda. This book is an intimate exploration of the private homes of those at the forefront of the new approach to decoration and design. Here are interiors by Indians for Indians; by Indians for foreigners; by foreigners for foreigners and by foreigners for Indians ? radically modern, allusively traditional, distinctively stylish. Henry Wilso... read more

Starting in the North of India, this compact guide to the Indian style takes the reader on a tour down through to the south of the country, exploring a range of Indian architecture and interior design.

So much has been written about that national treasure, the traditional Kiwi bach. Here's a book that approaches the subject in a fresh and unique way. Pip Cheshire, a former partner in Jasmax and now an architect with his own highly regarded practice, has designed some of New Zealand's most significant public and private buildings. In this book he partners with leading architectural photographer Patrick Reynolds to visit seven holiday houses that represent bach living and bach architecture. The dwellings range from an isolated moun... read more

A valuable resource for design professionals and students alike, this handsome tome documents the most recent and forthcoming architectural developments in the Arabian Peninsula, an area that has become world-renowned for cutting-edge structures that are changing the face of architecture. More than 500 photographs spotlight projects designed by the worlds foremost architects, designers, and engineers in the region of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Yemen. In addition to photographs of recently completed stru... read more

Jam-packed with hundreds of specially commissioned photographs accompanied by a lively, authoritative text by internationally renowned architectural experts, this essential resource on the world's most important new structures traces the evolution of these lofty behemoths. Whisking readers around the world, New Urban Giants tells the story of the design and building of 31 remarkable structures, from corporate headquarters to residential towers to state-of-the-art luxury hotels. The text places each in its historical context, reveal... read more

A comprehensive deck design tool that is packed with useful information and stunning, full color photos. From choosing deck materials to complementing the architecture of your house, this book covers every aspect of the design process to help you create a custom deck that's perfect for your home and yard. Written and researched by noted DIY author and designer Chris Peterson, this is an all new expansion of backlist favorite Portfolio of Deck Ideas. More than 250 all new photos, plus all new text and all new attitude make this the ... read more

This book showcases New Zealand houses at their best – in the heat of summer, when doors and windows dissolve to embrace the sun and outdoors, and a more casual style of living prevails. Step inside more than 20 of this country's most stunning houses, ranging from simple island baches to luxurious city homes and inland retreats, all of which embrace the indoor-outdoor style of living that comes to the fore during summer months

A guide to the sustainable sites initiative rating system. It contains information on principles, strategies, technologies, tools, and best practices for sustainable site design applicable to different types of designed landscapes, with or without buildings, ranging from shopping malls, streetscapes, and subdivisions, to single family homes.

Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. Intricate carved wood transoms and precisely woven tatami mats - each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. In" Traditional Japanese Architecture," author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers, "Traditional Japanese Architecture" situates these elements firmly within the ... read more