Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial books

A manual in English on Yasukuni, the controversial Shinto shrine in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the Japanese...  Read More >>

Within three centuries, seven west-coast islands evolved into the Bombay peninsula, into a flourishing centre for...  Read More >>

This publication presents a selection of approximately seventy projects in Austria.  Read More >>

This Health Building Note is a guide to the planning and design of a main renal unit, which comprises facilities...  Read More >>

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The Suzhou Museum, built by I M Pei, was opened to the public in October 2006. Pei used Chinese style with innovation,...  Read More >>

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In this book, the world's most exciting new museums are shown to be as inspiring as the works they display. The...  Read More >>

Long considered either of marginal importance or the domain of specialised firms, the design of bars, cafes and...  Read More >>

Symbol of prestige and venue of relaxation, the villa has always provided an exceptional opportunity for understanding...  Read More >>

Presents the story of the fort of red sandstone built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan (1628-58). Originally known...  Read More >>

Developments seem to indicate that the trend of flashy overstatement in restaurant design that characterised the...  Read More >>

Presents a selection made by one photographer and for L'Archivolto about windows in Milan.  Read More >>

Premier hotels have evolved into complex organisms that prompt a variety of different ways of addressing the expectations...  Read More >>

Provides an overview of developments in American retail architecture/design. This work features twenty-six stores...  Read More >>

Being driven by the onward march of technology and globalisation, architects and designers are constantly finding...  Read More >>

A compelling exploration of the myriad ways in which German cities have confronted their Nazi pasts  Read More >>

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This practical primer is a handbook for decoding a building’s style, history, and evolution. Every building contains...  Read More >>

The story of the building of the Adam Joseph Lewis Center at Oberlin College in the context of ecological design,...  Read More >>

This StadiumATLAS is a building-type planning guide for the construction of spectator stands in modern sports and...  Read More >>

This title reveals every facet of the skyscraper as an architectural icon.  Read More >>

For music and arts teachers, this book is full of useful information to help you create a great new (or renovated)...  Read More >>

A survey of the world's most innovative retail architecture and design.  Read More >>