History of architecture books

The thrilling true story behind the Allies’ mission to take back Venice from the Germans – and save its artistic...  Read More >>

Architectural Encounters in Asia Pacific explores the architecture of colonial trade and industry, revealing a complex...  Read More >>

Examines the history of the concept of “detail” in architecture from the 18th century to the present day  Read More >>

Tells the untold history of West African architecture in the colonial era, as revealed for the first time through...  Read More >>

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A showcase of Britain’s most astonishing examples of High-Tech buildings from the late twentieth century and beyond....  Read More >>

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Discover more than 300 extraordinary unbuilt architecture projects that never made it off the drawing board  Read More >>

This lavishly illustrated book explores the great exemplars of Nordic residential architecture from the past 120...  Read More >>

Beyond Building examines architecture in nineteenth-century France through the lens of gender, making a case for...  Read More >>

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This monograph traces the first century of Gothic ivory sculpture (1230–1330) through a panoply of new sources,...  Read More >>

This richly illustrated book presents the art, architecture, and material culture of a little-known Byzantine dynasty,...  Read More >>

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This book approaches the study from architectural perspectives, analyzing the collection of brochs’ features and...  Read More >>

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A captivating exploration of Mexican architecture, from iconic homes by legendary masters to new groundbreaking...  Read More >>

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This book provides a compelling and timely exploration of passive design strategies in the coastal city of Bushehr,...  Read More >>

This book examines five centuries of Ibero-American architectural history through the lens of its Arabic architectural...  Read More >>

This extraordinary book celebrates this luminous jewel of a church which once again welcomes both the Greek Orthodox...  Read More >>

A beautifully illustrated, detailed account of all 56 parish churches recorded in Norwich by AD 1200, of which 31...  Read More >>

An illustrated history of nomadic living in Britain in the pursuit of more inclusive housing policy and design....  Read More >>

This book is the first, in any language, to provide a comprehensive study of the founders of the German Werkbund:...  Read More >>

Mexican architecture of the 20th century was influenced by two generations who were active in Guadalajara in the...  Read More >>