History of architecture

As the debate about Scottish independence rages on, this book takes a timely look at how Scotland's politics have been expressed in its buildings, exploring how the architecture of Scotland in particular the constantly-changing ideal of the 'castle' has been of great consequence to the ongoing narrative of Scottish national identity.

Since Charles Fredrick Worth established his luxurious Maison de Couture in 1858, the interior has played a crucial role in the display of fashion.

Since Charles Fredrick Worth established his luxurious Maison de Couture in 1858, the interior has played a crucial role in the display of fashion.

Glass has long transformed the architectural landscape.

This new volume addresses the lasting contribution made by Central European migr designers to twentieth-century American design and architecture.

This new volume addresses the lasting contribution made by Central European migr designers to twentieth-century American design and architecture.

Key Modern Architects provides an accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the work of the most significant architects of the modern era.

Key Modern Architects provides an accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the work of the most significant architects of the modern era.

'If there is one thing we can learn from John Ruskin, it is that each age must find its own way to beauty' writes Lars Spuybroek in The Sympathy of Things, his ground-breaking work which proposes a radical new aesthetics for the digital era.

'If there is one thing we can learn from John Ruskin, it is that each age must find its own way to beauty' writes Lars Spuybroek in The Sympathy of Things, his ground-breaking work which proposes a radical new aesthetics for the digital era.

In the half-century between 1831 and 1881 three massive obelisks left Egypt for new lands.

In the half-century between 1831 and 1881 three massive obelisks left Egypt for new lands.

Scandinavia is a region associated with modernity: modern design, modern living and a modern welfare state.

Scandinavia is a region associated with modernity: modern design, modern living and a modern welfare state.

Cities Interrupted explores the potential of visual culture – in the form of photography, film, performance, architecture, urban design, and mixed media – to strategically interrupt processes of globalization in contemporary urban spaces.

Cities Interrupted explores the potential of visual culture – in the form of photography, film, performance, architecture, urban design, and mixed media – to strategically interrupt processes of globalization in contemporary urban spaces.

As towns and cities worldwide deal with fast-increasing land pressures, while also trying to promote more sustainable, connected communities, the creation of green spaces within urban areas is receiving greater attention than ever before.

As towns and cities worldwide deal with fast-increasing land pressures, while also trying to promote more sustainable, connected communities, the creation of green spaces within urban areas is receiving greater attention than ever before.

Shortlisted for the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion 2021 (The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain)"e;It will become the standard work on the subject.

Shortlisted for the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion 2021 (The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain)"e;It will become the standard work on the subject.

A comprehensive guide to bridges around the globe, including descriptions and photographs of world famous bridges as well as lesser-known notable bridges.

This collection of twenty-one essays, written by colleagues and former students of the architectural historian Spiro Kostof (1936-1991), presents case studies on Kostof's model of urban forms and fabrics.

Decoding Luigi Moretti's Architettura Parametrica presents an unprecedented critical discussion of one of the earliest theoretical and practical explorations into the integration of scientific thought, mathematical models, and digital tools in architectural design.

This book presents the first systematic overview and analysis of the deep connection between Scharoun and China, offering insights into East-West cultural exchange and enriching existing understandings of modernism.

A stonemason's story of the building of Britain: part archaeological history, part deeply personal insight into an ancient craft.

'Bold Ventures resembles a pop version of Iain Sinclair's psychogeography or Out of Sheer Rage, Geoff Dyer's anti-biography of DH Lawrence' Olivia Laing, GUARDIAN'A marvel: a monument to human beings continuing to reach for the skies, even after their plans dissolve in dust' NEW YORK TIMESIn thirteen chapters, Belgian poet Charlotte Van den Broeck goes in search of buildings that were fatal for their architects - architects who either killed themselves or are rumoured to have done so.

Join Lady Carnarvon and discover the fascinating life behind the scenes at the 'real Downton Abbey'.

Few could explain, let alone seek out, a career in criticism.

From the award-winning and best-selling author of Hemingway's Boat a ground-breaking biography that illuminates the life, mind and work of one of the icons of twentieth-century America.

Originally published London, 1924.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

First published in 1861, "e;Shakespeare: His Birthplace and its Neighbourhood"e; contains a detailed history of the English town Stratford-upon-Avon and its surrounding areas by John R.

First published in 1902, this vintage book contains a detailed and fascinating history of the Collegiate Church of the Holy Trinity of Stratford-Upon-Avon ("e;Shakespeare's Church"e;), with information on its architecture, ornaments and decorations, notable personages, and much more.

Our parish churches constitute a living patrimony without precise European parallel.

An enthralling guide to the largely unrecognised treasures of England's remarkable Parish Churches, 'the supreme treasury of English vernacular art and memory'.

A fascinating, illustrated history of forts and castles from their earliest origins to the 20th century.

A fascinating, illustrated history of forts and castles from their earliest origins to the 20th century.

The making of shadows is an act as old as architecture itself.

The making of shadows is an act as old as architecture itself.

Since the publication of Edward Said's groundbreaking work Orientalism 35 years ago, numerous studies have explored the West's fraught and enduring fascination with the so-called Orient.

Since the publication of Edward Said's groundbreaking work Orientalism 35 years ago, numerous studies have explored the West's fraught and enduring fascination with the so-called Orient.

This important study introduces the key theories of national identity, and relates them to the broad fields of product, graphic and fashion design.

The Architecture of Neoliberalism pursues an uncompromising critique of the neoliberal turn in contemporary architecture.

The Architecture of Neoliberalism pursues an uncompromising critique of the neoliberal turn in contemporary architecture.

Vast interior spaces have become ubiquitous in the contemporary city.

Vast interior spaces have become ubiquitous in the contemporary city.