Never Too Small: Vol. 2: Reinventing small space living by Camilla Janse van Vuuren, Joel Beath
$59.99 AUD
Category: architecture
Small footprint design that proves living better doesn't have to mean living larger. Following the success of their first book, the second volume of Never Too Small showcases 30 new and outstanding homes from around the world that explore small space living. Framed by five small-footprint design princ ...Show more
Modern Heritage: Cherishing Australia’s Interwar Homes: Old English, Spanish Mission & Art Deco by Cameron Bruhn
$79.99 AUD
Category: architecture
Heritage homes hum with inherent charm and character, filling the void for those seeking more than a modern white box. Australian houses built from the 1920s to the 1940s offer a triumphant meeting of styles, embracing stylistic elements of Old English, Spanish Mission, Art Deco and everything in betwe ...Show more
Sydney Brutalism by Heidi Dokulil
$49.99 AUD
Category: architecture
Big and bold or soft and sculptural, or a mix of the two, it’s not until you get up close that you feel brutalism’s radical roots. Brutalist architecture hit Sydney in the late 1950s when local architects and their international peers experimented with raw concrete and brick and kicked off a revolution ...Show more
Design of Retreat Cabins, Cottages and Hideouts by LAURA MAY TODD
$99.00 AUD
Category: architecture | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
The Design of Retreat explores different types of outdoor retreats designed by and owned by leading names in the interior design world. From contemporary cabins, modern cottages and minimal vacation homes to sumptuously decorated summer villas with a flair for drama. In The Design in Retreat, they stand ...Show more
Prefabulous for Everyone by Sheri Koones
$59.99 AUD
Category: architecture
Prefabrication’s time has come. Koones showcases 24 examples of environmentally friendly, cost-effective houses built wholly or partially off-site.Prefabricated housing is a practical solution since it is faster to build, less expensive than site-built houses, and potentially more energy efficient—all a ...Show more
Art Nouveau: The World's Most Beautiful Buildings from Guimard to Gaudi by ARNOLD SCHWARTZMAN
$65.00 AUD
Category: architecture
Following his most recent book, Art Deco City, author/photographer Arnold Schwartzman focuses his attention on the Art Nouveau style around the world, from Paris to Barcelona and beyond. This richly illustrated book of over 200 photographs offers a fascinating guide to the Art Nouveau movement. The styl ...Show more
The New Modernist House: Mid-Century Homes Renewed for Contemporary Living by Patricia Callan
$79.99 AUD
Category: architecture
The intuitive design, sun-lit spaces and tranquil vibe of Modernist houses still have an enduring appeal today. But can these homes be updated for contemporary living while maintaining the integrity of the original architecture? The New Modernist House presents twenty-one mid-century homes respectfully ...Show more
Power of Architecture: 25 Modern Buildings from Around the World by Annette Roeder
$44.99 AUD
Category: architecture
From private residences to affordable housing, stadiums to factories, museums to libraries - this book takes young readers across continents to learn how architecture is improving the world one building at a time. Although popular culture and classrooms are filled with references to classic and iconic b ...Show more
Natural Light Spaces by FRANCESC ZAMORA MOLA
$69.99 AUD
Category: architecture
Natural Light Spaces is a powerful and inspirational yet practical guide that provides an original and timeless approach to contemporary decoration. Natural light is a fundamental element of architecture & interior design. It is concerned with the creative and sometimes spiritual interaction betwee ...Show more
Beautiful Houses by the Water: Living at the Water's Edge by IMAGES PUBLISHING
$65.00 AUD
Category: architecture | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
We are all drawn to water, whether for relaxation or recreation. So it is little surprise that many homes are designed especially for a gorgeous waterfront location. Beautiful Homes by the Water beautifully illustrates examples from around the globe that make the most of their stunning location by the ...Show more
Live Greener by CAYETANO CARDELUS VIDAL
$59.99 AUD
Category: architecture
In recent decades, there has been a growing awareness of environmental issues in society as a whole, mainly due to the increasingly serious consequences of climate change and the progressive degradation of the natural environment caused by human activity. Within this trend, the practice of "Green Archit ...Show more
Forever Home: Designing Houses to Last a Lifetime by BOYCE THOMPSON
$85.00 AUD
Category: architecture
People expect much more from their home these days, especially after spending a year cooped up inside. They want a home designed and built to last for generations, and this book shows them how to get it. Most people live in homes that become dysfunctional when their family circumstances change, whether ...Show more