Lighthouses have always unsettled and attracted in equal measure, highlighting the triumphs and failures in humanity's battle with the forces of nature. Taking as ...
Encompassing ancient palaces and glorious cathedrals, futuristic homes and striking skyscrapers, Architecture Inside + Out examines fifty of the world's most impressive buildings and ...
In architecture, no amount of fashion-following or flashy presentation can disguise a bad or absent idea. Strong concepts provide the foundation for long-lasting buildings ...
In 1799 Napoleon's army uncovered an ancient stele in the Nile delta. Its inscription, recorded in three distinct scripts - ancient Greek, Coptic, and ...
This landmark study is the first comprehensive exploration of the Proportioned Script, an Arabic writing system attributed to the Abbasid wazir (minister) Ibn Muqla ...
'Architects, sculptors, painters, we all must return to the crafts!' declared the architect Walter Gropius in his Bauhaus manifesto. Founded as an art school ...
A lavish monograph celebrating one of the most respected and admired American architects, known for his sensitivity to the nature and traditions of the ...
Working through the home one room at a time, this handbook: Highlights classic items of furniture and signature accessories Demonstrates the style's essential elements ...
Create a tailor-made home inspired by Scandinavian design. Working through the home one room at a time, this handbook: Highlights classic items of furniture ...
