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1	Modern Architecture: A Critical History more books like this by Kenneth Frampton "One of the most important works on modern architecture we have today."--"Architectural Design" "A useful and wide-ranging work of superior architectural scholarship, this ambitious publication contains many chapters that stand on their own as perceptive essays; it is marked throughout by a consistently mature critical intelligence."--"New York ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $14.18! \| first editions \| SVS
2	From Bauhaus to Our House more books like this by Tom James Wolfe Tom Wolfe takes aim at modern architecture in this provocative and lively but uneven survey of all that's wrong with 20th-century design. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Modern Architecture Since 1900 more books like this by William Curtis Since its first publication in 1985, Modern Architecture Since 1900 has become established as a contemporary classic. Worldwide in scope, the book combines a clear historical outline with masterly analysis and interpretation. Throughout the book, the author's focus is on the individual architect, and on the qualities that give outstanding ... see all copies from $6.12! new only from $33.84! \| SVS
4	Programs and Manifestoes on 20th-Century Architecture more books like this by Ulrich Conrads The present volume offers eloquent testimony that many of the master builders of this century have held passionate convictions regarding the philosophic and social basis of their art. Nearly every important development in the modern architectural movement began with the proclamation of these convictions in the form of a program or manifesto. The ... see all copies from $13.36! new only from $17.32! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Architecture Theory Since 1968 more books like this by K Michael Hays (Editor) This anthology presents 47 primary texts of architecture theory (several published here for the first time in English), introducing each with an explication of the concepts and categories necessary for its understanding and evaluation. It also presents 12 documents of projects or events that had major theoretical repercussions for the period. 70 ... see all copies from $30.00! new only from $35.39! \| SVS
6	Greene & Greene: Masterworks more books like this by Bruce Smith, Alexander Vertikoff (Photographer), Edward R Bosley (Foreword by) The elegant houses designed by Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene have come to define the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States. A seamless fusion of simplicity and sophisticated detail with meticulous attention to building materials and natural surroundings, each Greene and Greene house is a model of timeless home design. ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $17.58! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The New Cottage Home: A Tour of Unique American Dwellings more books like this by Jim Tolpin The concept of the smaller house--as opposed to the behemoths of the rich and famous--appears to be gaining appeal in America, and Jim Tolpin is firmly behind it, emphasizing quality over quantity when it comes to home design. This appealing book advocates the idea that a small, honest, well-crafted home is the most satisfying place to live, and ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $17.23! \| first editions \| SVS
8	American Masterworks: The Twentieth Century House more books like this by Kenneth Frampton, David Larkin This stunning volume presents America's finest masterpieces of modern residential architecture, featuring 34 houses by such luminaries as Richard Neutra, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Michael Graves. Frampton explores each house in depth, discussing its place in the progression of American architecture, its role in the architect's oeuvre, and its ... see all copies from $3.85! new only from $6.83! \| first editions \| SVS
9	1,001 Skyscrapers more books like this by Eric Howeler, Jeannie Meejin Yoon This playful book offers a fun way to make your own skyscraper. Thirty of the world's most famous skyscrapers have been scaled to the same size and cut into three pieces, which can then be recombined to make new skyscrapers that you design! Fashion the Empire Trade Pyramid or the Chrysler Hancock Tower, the Petronas bank Center or the Trump ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.58! \| first editions
10	Getaways: Carefree Retreats for All Seasons more books like this by Chris Casson Madden Madden reveals a gorgeous array of inspiring escapes--warm, stylish, revitalizing sanctuaries to inspire families as they create their own getaways, whether it's where they live everyday or in some far-off place. 200 full-color photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Architecture Now! more books like this by Philip Jodidio The best of contemporary architectural design (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) The cr?me de la cr?me of the most influential architects and architectural firms?the definitive reference guide to contemporary architectural design. Here you'll find familiar names, such as O. Gehry, Meier, Ando, Foster, and Starck, as well as a host of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.43! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The New American Cottage: Innovations in Small-Scale Residential Architecture more books like this by James Trulove (Editor), Il Kim (Editor) Small-scale architectural masterpieces--areas of 2,000 square feet or less--are showcased in this beautifully illustrated book devoted to some of the most innovative home designs of recent years. 350 illustrations, many in color. see all copies from $11.45! new only from $15.69! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Outdoor Rooms: Design for Porches, Terraces, Decks, Gazebos more books like this by Julie D Taylor, Nora Richter Greer, A Bronwyn Llewellyn Inspiring photography and text illustrate the way designers, architects and landscapers create dramatic spaces to enjoy the outdoors. The book includes a resource directory of furniture, lighting, materials and accessories. 250 color images. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.46! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Architecture Culture 1943-1968 more books like this by Joan Ockman (Editor) "Architecture Culture 1943-1968" is an anthology of seventy-four international documents with critical commentary. Both a sourcebook and a companion history of architecture, the volume traces the evolution of modern architecture from the midst of the Second World War to the student revolts of May '68. Many of the selections are from hard-to-find ... see all copies from $14.30! new only from $17.60! \| first editions
15 view cover	New Small Homes more books like this by Aurora Cuito Focusing on graciously designed homes of less than 1,000 square feet, here's a practical idea book filled with ingenious solutions and practical tips for making the most of any space, any shape. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $8.78! \| SVS
16 view cover	Architecture of the Old South more books like this by Mills Lane From early colonial times to the onset of the Civil War, the finest examples of antebellum architecture in the South--Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival, and Romantic--are revealed in glorious photographs and a scholarly text by prolific Southern culturalist Mills Lane. 250 illustrations, 225 in full-color. see all copies from $19.48! new only from $69.93! \| first editions
17 view cover	Theory & Design in the First Machine Age more books like this by Reyner Banham First published in 1960, "Theory and Design in the First Machine Age" has become required reading in numerous courses on the history of modern architecture and is widely regarded as one of the definitive books on the modern movement. It has influenced a generation of students and critics interested in the formation of attitudes, themes, and forms ... see all copies from $11.50! new only from $24.29! \| first editions
18 view cover	Theorizing a New Agenda for Architecture: An Anthology of Architectural Theory 1965 - 1995 more books like this by Kate Nesbitt (Editor) Theorizing a New Agenda for Architecture collects the most significant essays on architectural theory of the last thirty years. Among the paradigms presented are architectural postmodernism, phenomenology, semiotics, poststructuralism, and deconstruction. Nesbitt provides an overview, a thematic structure, and a critical introduction to each essay ... see all copies from $19.72! new only from $19.72! \| first editions \| SVS
19	The Natural House more books like this by Frank Lloyd Wright see all copies from $1.99! first editions
20 view cover	Towards a New Museum more books like this by Victoria Newhouse In the late 20th century, art museums have become complete entertainment destinations with elaborate blockbuster exhibitions, coordinating museum shop merchandise, and gourmet restaurants. Newhouse, an architectural historian, examines the museum building itself and its relation to the museum's past, present, and future roles; in addition, she ... see all copies from $15.95! new only from $17.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	For an Architecture of Reality more books like this by Michael Les Benedict "Every literate architect should take an afternoon off to read and ponder this brief and thoughtful and engaging book.... Benedikt says more about some central aesthetic and philosophical issues confronting contemporary architecture than many celebrated pundits manage to squeeze into a shelfful of books". -- Roger Kimbell, Architectural Record see all copies from $8.94! new only from $9.89! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Collage City more books like this by Colin Rowe This book is a critical reappraisal of contemporary theories of urban planning and design and of the role of the architect-planner in an urban context. see all copies from $21.30! new only from $21.30!
23 view cover	Mediterranean Design more books like this by Mary Whitesides Mediterranean Design reveals the vibrant color, outdoor-living emphasis, and diverse cultural influences that have created this unique style. Defined by an eclectic mix of natural elements: sunlight bouncing across textured walls, rooms arranged around porch-lined courtyards, terra-cotta tile roofs covering wood-beam ceilings, arched passages and ... see all copies from $12.31! new only from $30.56! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Home Remodeling more books like this by Loft Publications (Creator), Maria-Jose Fernandez With over 500 dazzling photos plus 50 detailed architectural plans, here are over 40 stunning examples of residential spaces reborn to meet the needs of their owners. Captivating text and images make this a never-ending source of inspiration. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.08! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Art of Japanese Architecture more books like this by David Young, Michiko Young, Tan Hong Yew (Illustrator) "The Art of Japanese Architecture" explores the simplicity, asymmetry, sensitivity to the natural environment, and use of natural materials that are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture. These elements are explored and clarified in this cultural and historical overview of the rapidly changing world of Japanese architecture. Beginning with a ... see all copies from $19.95! new only from $19.95! \| first editions \| SVS

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