History of architecture books

An engaging, beautifully illustrated history of London told through twenty-five lost buildings  Read More >>

A richly illustrated survey of over 50 Brutalist buildings across London, combining sharp architectural insight...  Read More >>

This edition showcases the sites and structures where paranormal activity has occurred due to the often unexplainable...  Read More >>

Manfredo Tafuri was one of the most important historians of architecture in the 20th century, and his work continues...  Read More >>

Uncover the hidden history of Freemasonry through an in-depth analysis of the Old Gothic Constitutions and their...  Read More >>

Uncover the origins and evolution of organised Freemasonry from medieval guilds to its modern form, exploring historical...  Read More >>

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Experience 8 sacred earthworks of the ancient Hopewell culture with this breathtaking book featuring 250+ images...  Read More >>

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Urban revitalization often comes at the cost of history. A Kamloops Neighbourhood Remembered tells the story of...  Read More >>

From awe-inspiring Norman castles, to the homes we live in, Simon Thurley explores how the architecture of this...  Read More >>

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How San Franciscans exploited natural resources such as redwood lumber to produce the first major metropolis of...  Read More >>

A personal investigation on Havana Deco’ architecture carried out by Duccio Malagamba, an architect and architectural...  Read More >>

With specially commissioned photography and written by architects, musicians, historians, technicians and cultural...  Read More >>

What building today tells us about tomorrow's Earth and our place on it.  Read More >>

This book is about the architecture and design of broadcasting in the 1920s and 1930s, examining the buildings which...  Read More >>

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From Brooklyn brownstones to Bauhaus blocks, Art Deco icons to towering skyscrapers New York's ever-evolving skyline...  Read More >>

A sweeping history of humanity’s most fundamental creation—the home—and its effects on the land, cities and people...  Read More >>

The Irvine Ranch: Fulfilling the Vision, 1977-2026 continues the story of the planning and development of the Irvine...  Read More >>

The Irvine Ranch: Fulfilling the Vision, 1977-2026 continues the story of the planning and development of the Irvine...  Read More >>

Pulitzer Prize–winner Blair Kamin introduces twenty-five essays, covering each gate at Harvard Yard. Richly illustrated,...  Read More >>