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1	Everyday Matters more books like this by Danny Gregory add to wishlist 'Two years before I started drawing, my wife was run over by a subway train. Sounds really terrible, I know. But, well, this book is about how art and New York City saved my life.' When Danny Gregory's wife was severely injured, his life was changed in an instant. Searching about for meaning for what had happened to his little family, he began to ... see all copies from $2.50! new only from $8.63! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Shallow Water Dictionary more books like this by Professor John R Stilgoe add to wishlist Stilgoe lyrically explains the vernacular language of America's shallow-water regions. "This dictionary, a sort of salvage operation of words drifting from dictionary language, may serve to moor the terminology of estuary English..". -- from the introduction to Shallow Water Dictionary see all copies from $5.98! new only from $5.98!
3	Grundriaatlas / Floor Plan Manual: Wohnungsbau / Housing more books like this by Schneider Friederike, Princeton Architectural Press, Friederike Schneider (Editor) add to wishlist Der Grundrissatlas Wohnungsbau ist das in den letzten 10 Jahren meistverkaufte Standardwerk unseres Programms. Nach wie vor ist er fur eine breite Kauferschicht attraktiv, da sich seit Erscheinen der ersten Auflage die Anspruche an den Grundriss und das damit verbundene gewunschte Wohngefuhl stark verandert haben. Entsprechend wurden die ... see all copies from $41.03! new only from $41.03!
4	Between Fences more books like this by Princeton Architectural Press, Gregory K Dreicer (Editor) add to wishlist Looked over but often overlooked, fences have played an essential role in the American building tradition from the time of colonization. Skirting the nation's private and public spaces, they define our borders and boundaries while playing an integral part in the visual environment. Thousands of types of fences have been created, and millions of ... see all copies from $4.59! new only from $16.66! \| first editions
5	Riken Yamamoto more books like this by Wilhelm Klauser, Princeton Architectural Press, Riken Yamamoto add to wishlist The work of the architect, Riken Yakamoto, in particular his residential buildings, schools and university buildings, stands out,original and timeless, amongst the diversity of Japanese architecture. He tries to incorporate social change into his architecture. see all copies from $3.40! new only from $4.98! \| first editions
6	Swiss Made: New Architecture from Switzerland more books like this by Steven Spier, Martin Tschanz, Princeton Architectural Press add to wishlist When it comes to architecture, Switzerland wields an international influence that belies its small geographic size. Such prominent figures as Herzog & de Meuron and Peter Zumthor lead a chorus of innovative new voices emanating from this mountainous nation where craftsmanship, simple beauty, and environmental sensitivity have always been prized ... see all copies from $24.96! new only from $25.82! \| first editions
7	Lost Broadway Theatres more books like this by Nicholas Van Hoogstraten, Princeton Architectural Press add to wishlist Lost Broadway Theatres is the definitive history of the great New York playhouses of the past. Fully updated and expanded to include the pioneering restoration work of the 1990s, this volume traces the histories of nearly sixty Broadway theatres constructed between 1882 and 1932. From Moorish masterpieces to Art Deco delights, the theatres that ... see all copies from $11.98! new only from $35.00!
8	Michael Graves more books like this by Michael Graves, David Dunster add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.88! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Louis Kahn: Conversations with Students more books like this by Princeton Architectural Press, Louis Kahn, Chronicle Unknown add to wishlist Louis Kahn (1901-74) is one of the most renowned practitioners of international modernism, on a par with Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe in the extent of his influence on subsequent generations of architects. Kahn sought the spiritual in his powerful forms, and encouraged his students to seek the essential nature of architecture. His ... see all copies from $4.06! new only from $7.18! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Tilting: House Launching, Slide Hauling, Potato Trenching, and Other Tales from a Newfoundland Fishing Village more books like this by Robert Mellin add to wishlist One of the best studies of vernacular architecture and winner of the prestigious Winterset Literary Award is now available in a paperback edition. Tilting is author Robert Mellin's personal account of the houses outbuildings furniture tools fences docks and way of life of a fishing village on a small island far off the Canadian coast. Part journal ... see all copies from $8.73! new only from $8.73! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Who Owns the Water? more books like this by Princeton Architectural Press, M]ller Lars (Editor), Lars Muller (Editor) add to wishlist Examines the dangers and opportunities water presents for humanity and the great task society faces in securing the existence of this magnificent lifesupport system. see all copies from $16.78! new only from $16.78! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	ABC's of the Bauhaus:: The Bauhaus and Design Theory more books like this by Princeton Architectural Press, J Abbott Miller (Editor), Ellen Lupton (Editor) add to wishlist "Interior Design" magazine says that "The ABC's of the Bauhaus" is, 'a collection of visually and intellectually stimulating essays about basic design courses at the Bauhaus, Froebel toys, inflation in the Weimar Republic, the typography of Herbert Bayer, Psychoanalysis, and fractal geometry. A fascinating fantasia on an elementary theme.' And ... see all copies from $8.73! new only from $16.24! \| SVS
13 view cover	Courtyard Housing in Los Angeles more books like this by Stefanos Polyzoides, Princeton Architectural Press, Roger Sherwood add to wishlist As cities throughout the U.S. struggle with housing shortages, valuable lessons can be learned from the principles that underlie the design of the courtyard house. Whether humble or sumptuous in scale, courtyards create a sense of privacy and enhance quality of life by creating the impression of green space for their residents. Now available in ... see all copies from $8.75! new only from $8.75! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Le Corbusier Talks with Students more books like this by Corbusier Le, Princeton Architectural Press, Chronicle Unknown add to wishlist First published in France in 1943 and translated for English-speaking readers in 1961, "Le Corbusier Talks with Students" presents advice and commentary from the master of modernism for young architects-to-be. In chapters ranging from 'Disorder' to 'The Construction of Dwellings' to 'A Research Workshop, ' Le Corbusier discusses his views on ... see all copies from $7.25! new only from $9.77! \| SVS
15 view cover	Rem Koolhaas:: Conversations with Students more books like this by Rice University, Rem Koolhaas, Princeton Architectural Press add to wishlist This book presents a recent lecture and seminar given by architect Rem Koolhaas at the Rice University School of Architecture. In this compact volume, Koolhaas addresses the urban and architectural implications of extra-large construction, using as examples three of OMA's important large-scale projects: the Zeebrugge Ferry Terminal in Belgium, the ... see all copies from $8.99! new only from $11.71! \| SVS
16 view cover	Architecture.Expo.02: Exposition Nationale Suisse / Schweizerische Landesausstellung / Swiss National Exhibition more books like this by Princeton Architectural Press, Birkhauser, Rudolf Rast (Editor) add to wishlist Eine mobile und vier feste "Arteplage"-Standorte; fA1/4nf zeichenhafte Ikonen; 500 Einzelbauten im Aoebergangsbereich von Experimentalarchitektur zur Szenografie; 45 Designerteams mit internationaler Beteiligung, die fA1/4r die einzelnen Werke verantwortlich sind. In attraktiven Bildern, detailgenauen PlAnen und aufschlussreichen Texten wird die ... see all copies from $68.00! new only from $68.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	Geography of Home: Writings on Where We Live more books like this by Akiko Busch add to wishlist These writings about the home touch on our culture's fundamental issues: the notion of family, the aging of the population, working at home, and respect for the environment. Together, these eloquent essays help us understand not only what home means for each of us, but how our idea of home shapes our place in the world. As Busch writes, "There are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.98! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	The Lower Manhattan Plan: Visions for Downtown New York more books like this by Ann L Buttenwieser (Introduction by), Princeton Architectural Press, Carol Willis (Editor) add to wishlist In the mid-1960s, New York City Mayor Robert Wagner assembled a team of the best and brightest urban designers and architects to decide the future of downtown Manhattan. After six months of drawing and discussion, they produced The Lower Manhattan Plan, a 368-page document that was hand-typed, hand-bound, and photocopied. Only 100 copies were made ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.20! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Christian Hauvette: Dwellings - Monuments - Machines, Truth - Metaphor - Narrative more books like this by Christian Hauvette (Contributions by), Princeton Architectural Press, Nicolas Borel (Photographer) add to wishlist This text aims to give an understanding of the work of one of France's leading architects - Christian Hauvette. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions
20 view cover	Alfredo Arribas: Works 1992-2000 more books like this by Alfredo Arribas, Princeton Architectural Press, Ignasi De Sola-Morales (Introduction by) add to wishlist The Barcelona-based Spanish architect Alfredo Arribas (born 1954) is known beyond the borders of his country. He has found international acclaim especially as a designer and interior decorator. The architectural works presented in this text are located in Spain, Japan, China, Germany, France, Belgium and Italy. Arribas, however, also has ambitions ... see all copies from $6.05! new only from $9.90! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Atelier Markgraph: Avedition Rockets by Conway Lloyd Morgan, Princeton Architectural Press add to wishlist This title presents the works and motivation of the Frankfurt design office, Atelier Markgraph, known for bringing the disciplines of museum exhibition design and trade fair shows together. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
22 view cover	Beyond Architainment more books like this by Princeton Architectural Press, Otto Kapfinger (Editor) add to wishlist Das Motto "Beyond Architainmeny" kommentiert die generelle Tendenz der Auswahl. Emerging Architecture sucht nicht nach spektakularen Novitaten. Das hysterische Propagieren und Verabschieden von Stilen und Slogans im Sinne des medialen Ausreizens der "Okonomie der Aufmerksamkeit" dominiert heute die publizistische Realitat der Baukunst. Dies ... see all copies from $28.93! new only from $28.93! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Making of the Modern Architect and Engineer: The Origins and Development of a Scientific and Industrially Oriented Occupation more books like this by Ulrich Pfammatter, Princeton Architectural Press, M Ferretti-Theilig (Translator) add to wishlist In this title, Pfammatter traces the origins and subsequent development of the scientific and industrial training of architects and engineers. see all copies from $5.80! new only from $8.98! \| first editions
24 view cover	Gene Summers: Art/Architecture more books like this by Werner Blaser, Princeton Architectural Press add to wishlist The teachings of Mies van der Rohe have had a great influence on the American architect and artist Gene Summers. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology and Summers' own creative talents, he was able to help transform Mies' visions into built structures. For 16 years Gene Summers was a close colleague of Mies, working with him on many projects ... see all copies from $5.97! new only from $9.98! \| first editions
25 view cover	1/1 Architektur Und Design: Neue Synergien / 1/1 Architecture and Design: New Synergies more books like this by Princeton Architectural Press, Christoph Ingenhoven, Michael Keller add to wishlist Die Messe- und Ausstellungsarchitektur befindet sich im Wandel: immer mehr rA1/4cken die beworbenen Produkte mit ihren funktionalen und Asthetischen Eigenschaften in den Hintergrund zugunsten eigenstAndiger, rAumlich und zeitlich abgegrenzter Welten, in denen der Mensch mit seinen Interessen und BedA1/4rfnissen im Zentrum steht. Die Auftritte der ... see all copies from $3.35! new only from $3.70! \| SVS

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