This important contribution to the canon of books on the acclaimed modernist architect Richard Meier showcases Meier's seldom considered and rarely seen work in sculpture, collage, furniture, and personal accessories....
One of today's foremost authorities on American antiques presents a profusely illustrated book on America's Federal style. These private and public homes--including Monticello, the White House, the Gardner Pingree House,...
Designing for the Disabled
Great British Architects
"The West Riding of Yorkshire was the largest of England's historic counties, and this volume covers its northern half from the outskirts of Yo k to the borders of Cumbria....
The last decade has seen the emergence of a whole new generation of church designs. Covering buildings across the world, Contemporary Church Architecture aims to appeal not only to architects...
Here for the first time is a comprehensive single source, providing information on every possible aspect of the issues and culture of the deaf and hearing-impaired community. Published under the...
Since 1946, the Council on Recreation and Physical Activity Venue Design and Management have endorsed "Facility Design and Management". This 11th edition adds a number of new chapters including financial...
New international trends in design for outdoor living spaces: terraces, patios, courtyards, rooftops and balconies Outdoor living is "in." More and more people see gardens, patios or balconies as attractive,...
In the early twentieth century, the appearance of new houses across the United States shifted dramatically. Rejecting the elaborate decoration and complexity of Victorian homes, these new houses featured open,...
Save time with topic-by-topic guide to building standards The only comprehensive reference to all building types, Time-Saver Standards for Building Types, Fourth Edition is loaded with all the essential design...
Time-saver Standards for Building Types
Spanning the last two centuries??????and offering cogent analyses of how we will build in the future??????this volume presents over one hundred case studies of built structures that illustrate the marriage...
The building of a university campus is an extremely challenging you an extensive study of a variety of styles of universities from around the world. This excellent reference portrays expert...
Set against the background of artistic production in a highly eclectic age, the limited range of references explored by many architects and their focus on the forms and models of...
This exploration of Art Deco architectural design embraces many different times and places in its visual and verbal account of the movement's origins, development, and influence.
本书以前沿的建筑理论和建筑教育思想为背景,剖析了当今国内建筑基础教育存在的不足,以切实的教学训练建立起建筑教案设计和教学实际操作之间的有效关联,并阐释了教案设计、教学内容和教学方式背后的专业动机和思考,以此明确在当前学科发展和技术变革背景下建筑设计基础教学发展的新方向。
Larry Perkins describes the firm's philosophy: 'While we enjoy recognition, the applause we seek is the quiet trust and satisfaction of clients and public who know that their interests have...
Millions of visitors flock to New York each year to witness the excitement of Wall Street, famous for its shoulder-to-shoulder Deco towers jostling for prominence above the canyon like streets....
The supreme addresses of choice in New York are on Park Avenue and on Fifth Avenue, but merely living on either of these famous boulevards is not enough. The ultimate...