Folded map of Berlin from Archimap Publishers highlighting architecture dating from 1237 to 1920, with an architectural guide on the reverse. The cartography is designed to show clearly the buildings included in the guide, with only street names & train stations indicated; certain areas have been enlarged for easier navigation, although the level of map detail remains the same. The map also has architectural walking tours marked on it that are described in greater detail in boxes surrounding the map itself. The guide on the reverse gives you a short description & history of the building & the relevant architects involved; a small colour photo of the building is shown next to the description. ...

Folded map of Berlin from Archimap Publishers highlighting architecture dating from 1920 to 1989, with an architectural guide on the reverse. The cartography is designed to show clearly the buildings included in the guide, with only street names & train stations indicated; certain areas have been enlarged for easier navigation, although the level of map detail remains the same. The map also has architectural walking tours marked on it that are described in greater detail in boxes surrounding the map itself. The guide on the reverse gives you a short description & history of the building & the relevant architects involved; a small colour photo of the building is shown next to the description. ...

In this hyper-compact, fully illustrated guide to architecture, Susie Hodge outlines the history & theory of architecture from the earliest structures to the cutting-edge concepts of the present day. Along the way she profiles 200 key buildings, historic styles, architectural movements & celebrated architects from all around the world. Contents include the Greek orders, Roman engineering, Gothic architecture, the Renaissance, the Baroque, Revivalism, Art Nouveau, Modernism & Postmodernism, Futurism & Dynamic architecture along with architects like Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, Gaudi, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier & Frank Gehry. ...

From ancient palaces & glorious cathedrals, to futuristic homes & striking skyscrapers, architecture continues to play an important role in the development of history & culture. Architecture Inside + Out examines fifty of the world’s most impressive buildings & uncovers their structural secrets through detailed illustrations, while clear & accessible text places each building in its context. By researching original plans, notes & drawings, this book reveals the expertise & original intentions behind these magnificent creations, simulating the experience of spending time with the architects themselves. However, a building truly comes alive once it is inhabited, & Architecture Inside + Out also looks beyond the bricks & mortar to explore the principal spaces within. Photographs of striking interiors enable readers to scrutinize the most awe-inspiring aspects of these structures. The reader will discover how ancient wonders, such as the Parthenon & Colosseum, were constructed; learn the colour-coding behind the exposed skeleton of the Centre Pompidou in Paris; understand the vision behind the Brutalist housing complex, Habitat 67, in Canada; & take a tour through the Capitol Building in Washington, the seat of the United States Congress. Table of Contents Introduction • 1. Public Life • 2. Monuments • 3. Arts & Education • 4. Living 5. Worship ...

Architecture matters. To our cities, to our planet, to our personal lives. How we design & what we build has an impact that usually lasts for generations. The more we understand the importance of architecture, & the thinking & decisions behind the buildings we create, the better world we will construct. Who better to guide readers into the rich & complex world of contemporary architecture than Aaron Betsky, former architect, author, curator & museum director, & today dean of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Combining his early experiences working & meeting cutting-edge architects with his frequent role as jury member selecting the world`s most prominent global architects to build icon for cities, Betsky possesses rare insight into the mechanisms, politics & personalities that play a role in how buildings in our societies & urban centres come to be. In some fifty themes & drawing from his own experiences & encounters with people & buildings around the world, he explores a broad spectrum of topics, from the meaning of domestic space to the spectacle of the urban realm. Accessible, instructive & hugely enjoyable, this book will open the eyes of anyone dreaming of becoming an architect, & bring a wry smile to anyone that already is. ...

This detailed, magnificently illustrated survey shows how Thai architecture has evolved over the years to become a significant cultural art form. Beginning with a history of the country & its wide cultural influences, it goes on to describe & illustrate a huge range of structures, from Thai houses to elaborate temples & even crematoriums. It concludes with a look at contemporary Thai architecture & how traditional architecture practices have been adapted to suit modern needs. ...

From mosques to markets, from citadels to cemetries, this text is a survey of the entire field of Islamic architecture. Although Islamic buildings may make an immediate visual impact, it can be useful to know something of the society which they serve. This text relates the architecture to the social areas of religion, power structure, commerce & communal life, placing emphasis on function & meaning rather than on style & chronology. The text contains photographs, drawings & plans that highlight the variety of building type & design. Building materials, techniques, & principles of decoration are also described & explained, & a comprehensive inventory of the key buildings of the Islamic world concludes this study. ...

Let your imagination unfurl. These beautifully crafted concertina colouring books feature 15 unique colouring templates that allow you to bring the world`s great buildings to life. Printed on premium weight matte paper & featuring an elastic closure, each album seamlessly unfurls to form a 10-foot (3 metre) long panorama. ...

Architecture tells the story of the world`s most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day. Take a closer look at the beautiful details, principal elements, & decorative features of every architectural style, from China`s Temple of Heaven & the Great Mosque of Damascus, to the Guggenheim museum & the London Olympic Velodrome. Architecture offers a truly worldwide look at historical & contemporary building, with breathtaking photography, intriguing cross-sections, & unique CGI artwork. Now fully updated, this stunning new edition covers contemporary architecture & green buildings, with incredible new photography to transport you to the most interesting & iconic buildings on earth. Previous edition ISBN 9781405310291 ...

The book explores issues of archival theory & practice that arise for any project aspiring to provide an open access platform for political dialogue & democratic debate. How far can the archive serve as a platform for dialogue & debate between different generations of activists in a culture that fetishises the evanescent present, practices a profound amnesia about its counterfactual past, & forecloses the sociological imagination of an alternative future? Can the Left establish its own autonomous model of commemoration? ...