Architecture: residential Books
Yale University Press The Fall and Rise of the Stately Home
Book SynopsisA study of the changing fortunes and status of the stately homes of England over the past two centuries. It seeks to merge social, cultural, artistic and political perspectives and reveal much about the relationship of the nation to its past and to its traditional ruling elite.
£38.00
Yale University Press Survey of London SouthEast Marylebone
Book SynopsisProviding essential knowledge about the British capital's built environment, these two volumes cover a large portion of the parish of St. Marylebone, bounded to the south by Oxford Street and to the north by the Marylebone Road, and stretching from just west of Marylebone High Street to the parish boundary along Cleveland Street near Tottenham Court Road to the east. This area is rich in historic buildings and includes some of London's most celebrated addresses, including Portland Place, Cavendish Square, and Harley Street. Among the most important buildings covered in this superbly illustrated book are Robert and JamesAdam's development of Portland Place, where the Royal Institute of British Architects' headquarters is a notable 20th-century insertion. Other landmarks include Marylebone Parish Church, All Saints Margaret Street and All Souls Langham Place, and the vast, recently demolished Middlesex Hospital. In addition to new photography, this volume includes meticulous architecturaTrade Review"These two [volumes] cover a chunk of the historic West End in unrivalled detail following years of rigorous research." — Robert Bevan, Evening Standard"Superbly researched, well written and comprehensively illustrated" — John Martin Robinson, Country Life"the authors have […] deepened our understanding of what urbanity is, and how it can be preserved and enhanced." — Geoffrey Tyack, The Georgian"two splendid volumes" — Mark Girouard, The Victorian"the scholarly traditions of the Survey are more than maintained and the attractiveness of the product, both in words and pictures, seems ever to get brighter." — Frank Kelsall, Transactions of the Ancient Monuments Society“One cannot do justice in a review to the depth and diversity of these volumes, to their enhancement of understanding of a complex area of London.” – Bridget Cherry, London Topographical Society Newsletter“At a time when the bookshelves groan with fresh publications on the capital, a single chapter of the Survey is worth a whole volume of psychogeographical lucubrations.” —Simon Bradley, The Burlington Magazine
£142.50
Yale University Press Hertfordshire
Book SynopsisTrade Review “Scholarship, observation and thoroughness come across on each page [. . .] This is another tribute to Pevsner’s ‘Buildings of England’ series, which is now nearing the end of its task of updating the earlier editions. It’s hard to over-praise them. They make looking at England ever more rewarding, for resident and visitor alike.” —Roger Bowdler, Country Life“A Pevsner guide remains an indispensable way to discover those gems, providing as it does clarity and enlightenment at some of the most fascinating, complex and potentially confusing sites”—The Library“[An] excellent new edition”—Christopher Woodward, The Victorian“[. . .] Hertfordshire had to be a special volume, and it is good to report that Bettley has risen to the challenge, as Bridget Cherry did before him” — Elain Harwood, C20“[A] joy to use, not just for information it packs in, but for its clarity of presentation, including town maps, attractive historic engravings throughout the text, and brilliant indexes by Judith Waldman.”—Robert Thorne, Ancient Monuments Society “James Bettley […] has done an admirable job of updating the Hertfordshire volume. His work brings an already invaluable resource up to date and ensures that this edition gives due consideration to the many and varied buildings of one of England’s smallest counties.” – Katie Carmichael, Vernacular Architecture
£54.00
Yale University Press Sussex West
Book SynopsisTrade Review “One of the many improvements of this new edition is to acknowledge that these ancient buildings have a history far more complicated than was once imagined” —Simon Heffer, The Daily Telegraph “The ‘Pevsner’ series [. . .] is said to be the unrivalled source for authoritative and comprehensive information on the architecture of the British Isles. In Sussex:West, new research accompanies 130 specially commissioned colour photographs” —Mid Sussex Times“[The book] follows a now-familiar format, with longer and updated texts, numerous additional figures and an expanded collection of colour photographs” —John Goodall, Country Life“West is another solid achievement in this magnificent series.”—Graham Kent, Ancient Monuments Society
£54.00
Yale University Press Houses
Book SynopsisAn enthusiast's guide to exploring historic houses of England, this informative book, now in paperback,also enables readers to discover more about the history of their own houses. Users can learn to interpret domestic architecture, identify period styles, uncover the origins of a building, and understand why rooms are arranged in particular sequences, why window and chimney designs change through history, or why staircases are presented in a certain fashion. Color photography and informative line drawings illustrate the explanations and provide a rich visual history of domestic architecturefrom the earliest surviving dwellings to the most avant-garde developments.
£14.24
Yale University Press Georgian Arcadia
Book SynopsisExplores the origins and evolution of Georgian landscape architecture, a period of innovative and diverse garden structures in which some of the era’s greatest architects experimented with different forms, styles, and new technologyTrade Review“This book thus represents the life’s work of a doyen, and it shows. White convinces utterly in his thesis.”—Iona McLaren, The Telegraph“Scholarly yet approachable—and lavishly illustrated with 290 colour plates and black-and-white illustrations—this is a title for enthusiasts as much as experts.”—INIGO“An architectural historian and authority . . . [White has] produced a synthesis of this most alluring topic. The result is a richly illustrated volume, one that merits our attention.”—Timothy Mowl, Country Life“Wherever you turn in Georgian Arcadia, you’re confronted with ruins, follies and eyecatchers—the richest, most varied collection of beautiful and bizarre structures that you’re ever likely to meet.”—Adrian Tinniswood, The Critic“Yale have brought out [this] current tome, packed with a lifetime’s thought and observation. It’s a milestone.”—Clive Aslet, Oldie“Roger has had a long fascination with this subject and this richly illustrated book is the result. It is highly readable and informative, and also enjoyed encyclopaedic.”—Jeremy Musson, House & Garden“Written by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable expert who successfully manages to transmit his enthusiasm and make his knowledge accessible to the more general reader.”—Sally Jeffery, Garden History“[A] magisterial survey of Georgian landscape buildings. . . . Georgian Arcadia is an important book, but it is also an entertaining one.”—Adrian Tinniswood, The Critic“White is an opinionated, amusing guide to the architectural follies—and aristocratic folly—of 18th-century British garden design.”—Iona McLaren, The Telegraph, Summer reading list“This excellent book has taken many years in its making and explores the origins and evolution of Georgian landscape architecture. It contains 290 glorious colour and black & white illustrations.”—JK, Follies Magazine“This is a beautifully produced book at a reasonable price, which can be highly recommended as a gazetteer to the pleasures to be enjoyed in the exploration of the designed landscapes of Georgian Britain” —Malcolm Airs, Context, Journal of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation
£36.00
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Your Cabin In The Woods
Book SynopsisFor 70 years, readers have been enjoying Meinecke''s classic odes to the simple life, Your Cabin in the Woods (1943) and Cabin Craft and Outdoor Living (1947). For the first time, these books are combined into a deluxe two-color vintage package, featuring hundreds of charming illustrations by Victor Aures, known for his work with the Boy Scouts of America.In writing both practical and inspirational, Meinecke details how to turn your dream into a reality, from building plans to choosing land to using tools. However the book''s enduring appeal owes in large part to its warmly engaging tone and firm belief in the restorative power of nature. He delights in the satisfaction of hard work, writing in the doing you find yourself tired, muscles a bit sore, hands hardened and rough, but you will say over and over again, ''I did it.'' Meinecke''s homespun wisdom is a comfort in your toil, Take full enjoyment in the building. Take time out to rest. Most city folks seem always to rush things through. Why? Lay off until tomorrow. Take an afternoon nap. Stop the clock for the weekend. Get off to an early start in the cool of tomorrow morning. You may be crowded in your work in town, but this should be your rest cure, your recreating. Don''t spoil it by city driving standards.
£19.00
Little, Brown & Company Cabin Porn Inside
Book SynopsisLearn to make your own quiet place somewhere with this inspiring journey inside tranquil cabins and handmade homes, from the creators of the wildly popular Cabin Porn phenomenon. Cabin Porn began as an online project created by a group of friends to inspire their own homebuilding. It has grown into a global phenomenon, attracting thousands of submissions from fellow cabin builders and a passionate audience of millions interested in simple, efficient homes and the beauty of nature. Cabin Porn: Inside invites readers into these handmade homes to discover rooms of warmth and simplicity, connected by the universal desire to bring a simple building to life in harmony with the land around it. Each of these tranquil getaways is a lesson in living simply and joyfully.Here you will find hundreds of examples of what makes a cabin: the small details that enable their dwellers to live pleasantly
£19.26
John Murray Press Making Money from Property
Book SynopsisThe ONLY book you need if you want to get into property, written by Martin Roberts, presenter of BBC TV's Homes under the Hammer and one of the UK's most knowledgeable property experts.Table of Contents : Introduction : 1. Why Do You Want To Be A Property Investor? : 2. Understanding Your Objectives - Beginning With The End In Mind. : 3. Where To Find Properties To Buy : 4. Location, Location, Location - The Golden Rule And How To Break It : 5. Rental Strategy - Looking After The Golden Goose : 6. Capital Growth Strategy : 7. The Price Is Right - Negotiating The Best Deal : 8. Project Management - Putting Together The Dream Team : 9. Renovation Projects - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly : 10. Buying At Auction - Top Tips From The Expert : 11. Buying Commercial Property : 12. Buying Overseas Property : 13. Raising Finance : 14. Riding The Storm : 15. Sources Of Information, Help And Useful Resources
£11.69
Alfred A. Knopf A Field Guide To American Houses Revised
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£31.35
WW Norton & Co The Decoration of Houses Classical America Series
Book SynopsisIn addition to her fame as a novelist, Edith Wharton has now been recognized as an arbiter of taste and correct usage in the making of domestic interior rooms, and Odgen Codman, Jr., has achieved recognition as a revivalist architect of the first rank.
£17.09
WW Norton & Co 6000 Years of Housing Revised Expanded
Book SynopsisThe fascinating evolution of house forms from the Stone Age to the present.Trade Review"Accessible not only to the architectural community . . . but to anyone with a passion for housing . . . issues are expressed clearly, and details serve a larger context." -- Elizabeth MacKenzie, MAIBC - APT Bulletin: The Journal of Preservation Technology
£39.42
WW Norton & Co Urgent Architecture
Book SynopsisDisaster-proof, environmentally friendly housing solutions for a changing climate.Trade Review"Bridgette Meinhold provides her readers an innovative source of information on this type of sustainable design, including green materials, recycling and low-cost construction methods." -- Detail (UK)"A straightforward format and clear illustrations give the book a no-nonsense immediacy that seems appropriate to the subject." -- Architectural Record
£35.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc BIM in SmallScale Sustainable Design
Book Synopsis"Any architect doing small or medium scaled projects who is also vested in sustainable design but is not yet doing BIM will enjoy this book's overall focus. "-Architosh.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction ix Building Information Models and Modeling ix The cost of buildings ix See, change x BIM for the rest of us xi What this book is, and isn’t xii A word on the case studies xiii 1 BIM and Sustainable Design 1 The emergence of Building Information Modeling 1 BIM for design 6 High-performance architecture 16 Case study: Moonrise Ranch 23 2 Design Software 29 BIM applications 29 Complementary software 38 Further reading 49 Case Study: Parameterized Hauer Curtain Wall 49 3 Site Analysis 55 Developing a site model 57 Analyzing the site 65 Case Study: House in Sonoma 74 4 Massing Analysis 79 Creating massing models 79 Perimeter/volume ratios: optimizing for envelope quantity 83 Confi rming desirable and undesirable views 85 Preliminary cost and feasibility analysis 87 Preliminary passive heating and cooling design data 89 Case Study: New High School 100 5 Solar Geometry and Daylighting 105 Shade from the sun 106 Daylighting 116 Case Study: Ross Street House 128 6 Passive Cooling 133 Appropriate responses for local climates 135 Rules of thumb and sizing guidelines for cooling strategies 139 Case Study: Hadlow College Rural Regeneration Centre 153 7 Passive Heating 159 Rules of thumb and sizing guidelines for heating strategies 160 Whole-building heat loss 162 Whole-building heat gain 170 Case Study: Battelle Darby Creek Environmental Center 177 8 Onsite Energy Systems 183 Solar photovoltaics 185 Azimuth and elevation 192 Solar thermal systems 192 Wind turbines 197 Case Study: Cascadia Center for Sustainable Design and Construction 200 9 Building Hydrology 205 Site design for water 206 Rainwater harvesting 209 Plumbing fi xture effi ciency 214 Sizing constructed wetlands 215 Gutter sizing 220 Case Study: Bee Ranch 221 10 Materials and Waste 225 Material takeoffs and cost calculations 225 Advanced framing 232 Sheet materials 237 Preliminary life cycle analysis 239 LEED material calculations 243 Case Study: Loblolly House 245 11 Collaboration 249 Imported backgrounds 249 Exporting fi les 251 Project coordination 264 Case Study: Paisano Senior Housing 272 Afterword 275 Bibliography and References 279 Index 283
£76.90
John Wiley & Sons Inc OldHouse Dictionary
Book SynopsisOld-House Dictionary From a One Room Cabin to a Beaux-Arts Mansion.Here''s a concise and easily understandable architectural dictionaryfor professionals and amateurs alike. More than 450 illustrations,1500 terms, 750 definitions, and 17 useful cross references guideyou smoothly through the oftentimes confusing language of Americandomestic architecture. Who is This Dictionary For? * Architects and Architectural Historians * Preservationists * Building Trades Professionals * Interior Designers * High School and College Students * Old Home Owners and LoversTable of ContentsDictionary A-Z
£34.16
John Wiley & Sons Inc Architectural Graphic Standards 1932 Reissue
Book SynopsisThe reissue of a design classic--the book that revolutionized the practice of architecture. When it was published in 1932, this cornerstone edition of Ramsey and Sleeper's Architectural Graphic Standards was the very first book to present the accepted architectural practices of the time in a clear and accessible graphic form.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Orientation. Retaining Walls. Exterior Steps. Slate Roofing. Clay Tile Roofing. Zinc Roofing. Floor Construction. Aerocrete, Floor Construction. Balloon Framing. Braced Framing. Stairs. Wood Stairs. Disappearing Stairs. Enclosures and Stalls. Marble Stalls. Bathroom Accessories. Hardware. Door Hardware Requirements. Swimming Pools. Spring Boards. Library Equipment. Kitchen Equipment, etc., Hotels. Schools. Lettering. Flags and Poles.
£59.36
Dover Publications Inc. Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans and
Book SynopsisRare treasury of floor plans, elevations, perspective drawings for houses and cottages in Queen Anne, Eastlake, Elizabethan, Colonial, other styles. Large engraved plates also contain scaled drawings of nearly 700 architectural details. Invaluable resource for restorers, preservationists, students, etc. 734 black-and-white illustrations. Preface.
£10.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd Contemporary House India
Book SynopsisA major overview of the most innovative, ambitious and beautiful houses on the Indian subcontinent.Trade Review'[A] stunning portrait of the country’s new modernism … much more than a glossy picture book – even though the glossy pictures are exceptional' - Wallpaper*'This book will leave you feeling confident that Indian architecture in the 2020s and beyond is in safe hands' - House & GardenTable of ContentsIntroduction – A conversation with B.V. Doshi; Reflections of today’s practitioners • Chapter One: Urban Living – Radhika Villa, Vastushilpa Consultants; Jenga House, Matra Architects; Kaleka Residence & Studios, Matra Architects; Brick House, Romi Khosla Design Studios; Collage House, S&PS Architects; Lattice House, Sameep Padora & Associates; House of Secret Gardens, Spasm Design • Chapter Two: Remote Villas – Belavali House, Studio Mumbai; Wood House, Matra Architects; Flying House, Romi Khosla Design Studios; House Cast in Liquid Stone, Spasm Design; Retreat in Sahyadris, Khosla Associates; Tala Treehouse Villa, Architecture Brio • Chapter Three: New Settlements – Broacha House, Samira Rathod Design Associates; Villa in the Palms, Abraham John Architects; House on a Stream, Architecture Brio; Shadow House, Samira Rathod Design Associates; House at Alibag, Malik Architecture; Lagoon Residence, Malik Architecture; House of Three Streams, Malik Architecture • Chapter Four: Improvisation – House of Balls, Matharoo Associates; Fissured Living, Matharoo Associates; Stripped Mobius, Matharoo Associates; Moving Landscapes, Matharoo Associates • Architects’ biographies • Project credits • Directory
£36.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Off the Grid Houses for Escape
Book SynopsisRecent advances in technologies and home-generated renewable energy have made building away from urban and rural infrastructures more practical and affordable than ever. This survey of the world's most innovative off-grid homes reveals the cuttingedge architecture and technology that is enabling us to escape to some of the most extraordinary natural environments on the planet. All of the houses featured in this book are fully, or almost fully, self-sufficient in terms of energy, water and, in some cases, food. Architecture and interior design expert Dominic Bradbury reveals how each architect has made everyday living in these wild and natural settings a rewarding and tempting reality. From snowbound cabins in the far Northern Hemisphere to coastal retreats that can only be accessed by boat, the diverse projects collected here show the innovative ways in which architects and their clients are tackling extreme climates, remoteness and construction challenges to enable a new way of life tTrade Review'Stunning … [an] inspirational overview' - Actual Size'Inspiring … If you’re interested in going down the alternative living route, this is your handbook' - Wallpaper*'A visual survey of eco-friendly architecture and a handbook on materials, technologies and plans' - BBC Culture'A sense of escapism runs through Off the Grid' - Aesthetica'The key here is a desire to be as close to nature as possible, while still enjoying some seriously stylish architecture and interiors … this is a book about escapism, which we can vicariously enjoy via the printed page' - Elephant'Cutting edge in both their architecture and their technology, almost every house featured is also self-sufficient in terms of energy and water' - House & Garden'This international selection - ranging from Thoreauvian writer’s cabins to two-storey barns with acres of glazing - offers bracing independence from utilities and the chance of a digital detox' - World of Interiors
£28.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Iconic American House Architectural
Book SynopsisA compendium of the most innovative and influential residential buildings in the United States since 1900.Trade Review'Full of life, drama and invention' - Aesthetica'The modernist's new design bible' - Interiors'Celebrates the country's residential masterpieces, highlighting 50 of the most innovative and influential homes' - UncrateTable of ContentsIntroduction • Fifty houses
£40.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Rethinking the Tropical House
Book SynopsisThe first monograph from exciting young Singapore architecture practice RT+Q, celebrating 20 years of work. With more than 120 completed projects in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, RT+Q has established itself as a leading practice in the region. Perhaps best known for its striking residential architecture that draws on both vernacular and Modernist traditions, the practice always surprises, and consistently wins awards. This book brings together 29 of the best houses completed since the practice was founded in 2003 by Rene Tan and TK Quek. RT+Q's designs make the most of their tropical setting, with an easy interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces through permeable apertures, lush planting and airy mezzanine living. Elegant brickwork, textural concrete and slatted wooden facades are perennial features of their work. Design awards from the Singapore Institute of Architecture and the World Architecture Festival have followed, with Rene Tan named Designer of the Year at the Pr
£36.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Patterson Houses of Aotearoa
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword Introduction Projects Mai Mai, 2017, Auckland Local Rock, 2010, Waiheke Maungakawa, 2011, Maungakawa Paoneone, 2017, Kare Kare Bethalls Beach, 1996, North Auckland Discus, Conceptual, East Auckland Namssosso, 2016, Naiso Island, Fiji Parihoa, 2009, Muriwai Millbrook House, 2014, Queenstown Seascape Retreat, 2014, Banks Peninsula Park Point, 2017, Waiheke Scrubby Bay, 2013, Banks Peninsula Pines House, 2005, Matarangi St Stephens, 2014, Auckland Ravenscar, 2022, Christchurch Cliff Top House Boat Shed Bay Black Peak
£40.00
Thames and Hudson Ltd Casa Mexicana
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£37.50
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Japanese House Reinvented
Book SynopsisA major overview of Japanese residential architecture of the past five years by big names (including three Pritzker prize-winners) and emerging architects, now available in paperback.Table of ContentsIntroduction • 50 Houses, including projects all over Japan by architects including ALX, Tadao Ando, ARtechnic, Atelier Bow-Wow, Atelier Tekuto, Shigeru Ban, C+A Coelacanth, Double Negatives, Eastern Design, Shuhei Endo, Masaki Endoh, Terunobu Fujimori, Sou Fujimoto, Fujiwara + Muro, Masahira Harada + MAO, Go Hasegawa, Naoko Horibe, Takeshi Hosaka, Jun Igarashi, Junya Isigami, Keiko + Manabu, Daisuke Maeda, UID/Keisuke Maeda, Norisada Maeda, Keiko Aita, Yuji Nakae, Koji Nakawatase, Satoshi Okada, Kazuyo Sejima, Hiroyuki Shinozaki, Suppose Design Office, TNA, Makiko Tsukada, Tsukano Architects and Koji Tsutsui
£25.46
Thames & Hudson Ltd Building Community
Book SynopsisThe first major survey of contemporary apartment buildings that foster a sense of community while giving every resident an inspiring place to live.Trade Review'Ambitious in scope and geographical reference' - Architectural Review'A well-judged book, useful, interesting and attractive' - World of Interiors'It’s fascinating to see these creative responses to the deceptively simple challenge of fitting a lot of people into a small space' - The Economist'In a world of risk-averse, profit-driven developers, creativity has taken a back seat. But Michael Webb celebrates the shining examples in which design has reached the next level' - IndependentTable of ContentsIntroduction: Evolution of a Typology 1. Urban Villages 2. Lorcan O’Herlihy: Reaching Out 3. Building Blocks 4. Bjarke Ingels: Exploiting Irregularity 5. Promoting Sociability 6. Michael Maltzan: Housing for All 7. Spirit of Place 8. Stanley Saitowitz: Rigorous Strategies 9. Reaching Skyward 10. Edouard François: Green Towers 11. Looking Ahead
£25.50
Thames & Hudson Ltd Courtyard Living
Book SynopsisA stunning showcase of the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design in the Asia-Pacific region. Courtyards have long played an important function in residential design, regulating light, shade and the use of space. With thousands of years of tradition as inspiration, contemporary architects are realizing courtyard living afresh. This lavish survey of 25 residences across the Asia-Pacific region features homes from Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Structured by courtyard function, the book consists of five chapters - on privacy; multigenerational living; sightlines; light and ventilation; and living with nature - that are richly illustrated with photography as well as architectural illustrations showing courtyard positions within floor plans. Showcasing the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design, this is an inspirational resource for Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Private Little Worlds 2. The Young, the Old and the In Between 3. Essential Sightlines 4. Air, Light and Shade 5. Blurring the Boundaries
£21.25
Thames & Hudson Ltd Warehouse Home
Book SynopsisA global overview of the most contemporary and ingenious and comfortable former light-industrial spaces transformed into stylish modern residences. The love of warehouse buildings often in attractive waterside locations has become a global phenomenon, from London to New York, from Sydney to Florence. Drawing on her own experience of living in a Grade II listed mill, Sophie Bush has amassed a wealth of knowledge, contacts and understanding about which ingredients make a building fit for contemporary habitation. Warehouse Home is the ultimate resource for everything from how best to preserve and complement original architectural features to style ideas for adapting vintage and reclaimed pieces for modern living. The book has a practical structure, broken down into two key sections. 'Architectural Features' looks at how to make the most of a space while retaining its features, such as exposed brickwork, concrete floors and mezzanines. It also draws on examples of former industriTrade Review'Warehouse Home freshens up the design market. It is full of great ideas and inspiration for contemporary living with a huge nod of respect to our industrial heritage' - Sir Terence Conran'A handy guide to mastering industrial chic' - Elle Decoration'An indispensable guide to these grand urban palaces' - City AM'Provides a wealth of ideas' - Library Journal
£21.25
Thames & Hudson Ltd Nano House
Book SynopsisPresents 43 examples of designs for small-scale (less than 75m2) houses set in a variety of contexts. Using digital tools, sustainable materials and prefabrication technologies, these projects offer realistic solutions for houses where space is at a premium, nature must be preserved or accommodation created for those who need it most.Trade Review'Phyllis Richardson's collection is the culmination of more than a decade of research and three previous publications on small-scale architecture, and the selection is proof of the architecture and design writer's supremely discerning eye' - Coolhunting.comTable of ContentsIntroduction: Space-Saving Ideas • 1. Built Compact Ideas • 2. Small and Mobile • 3. Micro-Retreats • 4. Big Ideas for Low Energy • 5. Big Ideas Multiplied
£16.11
Thames & Hudson Ltd Architects Houses
Book SynopsisThirty pioneering houses designed by architects for themselves over the past decade, revealing the ingenious ways they have addressed the challenges of creating a contemporary living space.Trade Review'Fascinating … a thrilling read' - Wallpaper*'Engrossing … a rare glimpse into the psyche of the men and women behind some of the most iconic buildings in the world' - City AM'Fascinating' - Economist 1843'There are projects here to inspire every homeowner' - The Culture Trip'Unmissable' - Enki'Michael Webb’s narrative is illustrated with stunning images … the projects offer a valuable insight into the thought process behind good house design' - SelfBuild & Design'Each house gets the full works: lively essay, lush photographs, sketches, sections and plans to pore over … These fresh, bold projects really show the value of the self-briefed home: as a playground of ideas, a workshop for new ways of living' - World of Interiors'When architects design for themselves, the results are daring and utterly individual ... From modest to extravagant, each house reflects the personality and taste of its particular owner- architect' - SWISS'Fascinating … a thrilling read' - Wallpaper*Table of ContentsIntroduction • Norman Foster • Buzz Yudell & Tina Beebe • Smiljan Radic • Richard Murphy • Jennifer Beningfield • Thom Mayne • John Wardle • Hans van Heeswijk • Anton García-Abril & Débora Mesa • Todd Saunders • Jim Olson • Mauricio Pezo & Sofia von Ellrichshausen • Helle Schröder & Martin Janekovic • Peter & Thomas Gluck • Robert Konieczny • Scott Johnson • José Selgas & Lucía Cano • Don Murphy • Andrea & Luca Ponsi • Cristián Undurraga • Susanne Nobis • Remo Halter & Thomas Lussi • Ramon Bosch & Elisabeta Capdeferro • Kulapat Yantrasast • Kerry Hill Maarten & Jetty Min • Brigitte Shim & Howard Sutcliffe • Benny Govaert • Tod Williams & Billie Tsien • Günther Domenig
£28.80
Thames & Hudson Ltd PreFab Living
Book SynopsisFrom cabins to containers, this international overview showcases a new generation of innovative homes that save space, are kinder to the planet and cost less to build.Trade Review'Richly illustrated with photography and drawings, 'Pre-Fab Living' tells a rich and destigmatised story of the factory made house' - Architectural Review'Comprehensive' - The Times'A beautiful and inspirational collection, and highly recommended for anyone struggling to reconcile prefabricated construction with appealing modern homes and environmentally sensitive design' - SanctuaryTable of ContentsIntroduction: Pre-fabrication: Types and Methods • New Design Trends • Net-zero Homes • Innovative Communities • Japanese Homes • Narrow Designs • Country Dwellings • Plug-and-Play • Apartment Buildings • Shipping Containers • Adaptable Interiors • Additions
£21.25
Thames & Hudson Ltd Sean Godsell Houses
Book SynopsisSean Godsell, an award-winning pioneer of Australian bush minimalism', has established himself as an influence on the global architecture scene. This survey of his residential architecture features twelve houses and dwellings across Australia, each illustrated with full-colour photography and the architect's hand-drawn plans and exploratory sketches, which illuminate how each house connects to its surrounding landscape. Featuring an essay by Godsell about the influences of Australia's particular landscapes and culture, this survey also includes an introduction by leading critic and commentator Philip Goad about the achievements of Godsell's career, and the global importance of his visionary designs. With a complete illustrated chronology.Trade Review'Indulge in the gorgeous simplicity of Sean Godsell's magnificently crafted houses ... The book's alluring photography calls attention to his masterful blending of both raw and natural materials' - Architectural Record
£40.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Off the Grid
Book SynopsisA showcase of over forty of the most exciting and unique off-grid houses in North America, across a wide variety of wild and remote landscapes. Living off the grid has become increasingly desirable in recent years. Escaping the city to be immersed in nature is ever more appealing as the pressures of everyday life increase. The need to reduce our carbon footprints as the effects of climate change become a reality has brought sustainable living, particularly in off-grid and net-zero houses, to the forefront. In Off the Grid: Houses for Escape Across North America, Dominic Bradbury turns to North America to showcase how architects are making living in the wilderness a more affordable and attainable dream. From cabins deep in the forest to desert homes and stunning coastal retreats, this collection of the most innovative off-grid homes reveals how clever design is redefining the possibilities for living in some of the most extraordinary natural environments on Earth.Table of ContentsIntroduction COUNTRYSIDE & FOREST BIG - Klein A45, New York State, USA BRILLHART ARCHITECTURE – Brillhut, Eleuthera, Bahamas COMMUNE – Santa Anita Cabin, Angeles National Forest, California, USA CUTLER ANDERSON – Connecticut Residence, Connecticut, USA DEN – A-Frame Kit Cabin, Catskills, New York State, USA DEN – Fox Den, Catskills, New York State, USA SHAUNA MCMANUS ARCHITECTS – The Climate Barn, Sagaponack, New York State, USA MARC THORPE DESIGN – Edifice, Fremont, New York State, USA MIDLAND ARCHITECTURE - The Hut, Belmont County, Ohio, USA MIRÓ RIVERA ARCHITECTS – Hill Country House, Wimberley, Texas, USA OLSON KUNDIG – City Cabin, Seattle, Washington State, USA THE RANCH MINE – O-asis, Phoenix, Arizona, USA LINDA TAALMAN – Pioneertown itHouse, Pioneertown, California, USA UPE – Sustainable Cabin, Near Crowell, Texas, USA WATERSIDE & COAST KELLY ALVAREZ DORAN (KAD) & SVN – House MN, Lake Havelock, Ontario, Canada ATELIER SCHWIMMER – Lakeside Chalet, Lake Brome, Knowlton, Quebec, Canada BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON – Henry Island Residence, Henry Island, Washington State, USA BRILLHART ARCHITECTURE – Thatch House, Surfer’s Beach, Eleuthera, Bahamas CUTLER ANDERSON – Studio Bunkhouse, Washington State, USA IWAMOTOSCOTT ARCHITECTURE – Goto House, Napa County, California, USA KIERANTIMBERLAKE – Loblolly House, Taylor’s Island, Maryland, USA LSD ARCHITECTS – Casa Jardin, Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica OFFICE OF MCFARLANE BIGGAR ARCHITECTS - Gambier House, Gambier Island, British Colombia, Canada MILLER HULL PARTNERSHIP – The Loom House, Bainbridge Island, Washington State, USA TODD SAUNDERS – The Shed, Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada STUDIO SCHICKETANZ – Big Sur Net Zero House, Big Sur, California, USA SHIM-SUTCLIFFE ARCHITECTS – Harrison Island Camp, Harrison Island, Georgian Bay, Canada WALKER WARNER ARCHITECTS – Hale Huna, Kona Coast, Hawaii HILLSIDE & MOUNTAIN ANACAPA – Off-Grid Guest House, California, USA ATELIER L’ABRI – Saltbox Passive House, Mont Gale, Bromont, Eastern Townships, Canada CLB – The Phoenix, Casper Mountain, Wyoming, USA COHESION – Joshua Tree Folly, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA EGGLESTON FARKAS ARCHITECTS – Nighthawk Retreat, Sawtooth Mountains, Washington State, USA FELDMAN ARCHITECTURE – Caterpillar House, Carmel, California, USA IMBUE DESIGN – Boar Shoat, Bear River Range, Idaho, USA MORK ULNES – Frame House, Sonoma, California, USA MOS – House No. 5/Element House, Star Axis, New Mexico, USA OLSON KUNDIG – Costa Rica Treehouse, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica STUDIO SCHICKETANZ – Tehama 2 Residence, Tehama, Carmel Valley, California, USA TADPOLE STUDIO – Camp Davis, Oahu, Hawaii FAULKNER ARCHITECTS – Miner Road House, Orinda, California, USA RENÉE DEL GAUDIO ARCHITECTS – Goatbarn Lane House, Boulder, Colorado, USA OFF-GRID GUIDE PLANS DIRECTORY
£28.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Houses That Can Save the World
Book SynopsisCourtenay Smith is a freelance curator of contemporary art and design whose international exhibitions include Shanghai Surprise' and the exhibitions and accompanying books for Lucy Orta: Body Architecture and Xtreme Houses. She has held numerous curatorial positions in museums and galleries in the United States and Germany. Sean Topham has contributed to various publications, exhibitions and seminars and has written on design for magazines and newspapers including The New York Times, Dwell, the Independent, the Guardian and Icon.Trade Review'This hopeful book...chronicles the architects, designers, engineers, builders, and artists who are leading a design revolution... A resource for anyone building or adapting a home and looking to preserve the planet' - The Detroit NewsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Adapt 2. Assimilate 3. Breathe 4. Burrow 5. Collaborate 6. Democratize 7. Dig 8. Empathize 9. Feel 10. Fill 11. Float 12. Grow 13. Harvest 14. Preserve 15. Print 16. Reuse 17. Revisit 18. Rise 19. Transform 20. Weave
£21.25
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Iconic British House
Book SynopsisA definitive survey of the finest examples of residential architecture in Britain from 1900 to the present, featuring the major architects of the 20th century and leading emerging talents. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the architectural history and heritage of Britain. This has been driven by many important political, cultural and social factors, as well as a powerful and renewed interest in the design of house and home. The Iconic British House explores and celebrates fifty of the most architecturally significant houses from 1900 to the present. Encompassing major artistic movements, such as Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, Modernism and Postmodernism, the houses include examples designed by architects Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Edwin Lutyens, Berthold Lubetkin, Richard Rogers and many others. 21st-century innovation and imagination are evidenced in houses by established and emerging talents, such as Seth Stein, Nick Eldridge, Robin Partington and Ken ShTrade Review'Here are 50 British homes designed since 1900, which set themselves apart by embodying a "spirit of adventure”. And what an adventure' - House & Garden'Bradbury is a discerning guide and Richard Powers’s photographs dramatise the contrasts' - World of Interiors'A rich investigation of the genre through a variety of examples - houses from every style, including Arts and Crafts, art deco, modernism and postmodernism' - Wallpaper*'[A] hefty, decade-hopping survey of modern domestic architecture in Britain ... The book's 50 featured domiciles - lushly photographed by Richard Powers - are pointedly diverse in style and context but unified by their creative flair, ingenuity, and ability to induce acute house envy. Don’t say you weren’t warned' - Architectural Record
£40.00
University of California Press Schindler Kings Road and Southern California
Book SynopsisR M Schindler's Kings Road House is celebrated as an icon of early modern architecture, but this wasn't the case when it was finished in 1922. This title focuses on the construction of the house and the people who lived, worked, and performed there, demonstrating the building's significance in the social history of Southern California.Trade Review"Little-known aspects of Schinder's life, his relationship with his mentors, and the development of his unique theories about space enrich the narrative." Architectural West 20121201 "The house is a radical watershed by any criterion... Captures the play of light and shadow, and, above all, the building's intimacy with its setting." Society Of Architectural Historians, Southern California Chapter 20130301 "The photographs are a feast for the eyes; the book as a whole offers a savory blend of views on southern California living and architectural design." -- Merry Ovnick Southern California Quarterly 20130805Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction / Mark Mack Precis The Kings Road House / Robert Sweeney Schindler's Vienna America Bold and Novel Construction" The Most Impractical House in the World The Kings Road House: Pre-Everybody / Judith Sheine Appendix: Letters Notes Selected Bibliography Index
£28.90
Cambridge University Press Venetian Vernacular Architecture
Book SynopsisThis 1989 study provides an authoritative account of the villages of the Venetian lagoon's architectural style and development and a companion volume to Dr Goy's Chioggia and the Villages of the Venetian Lagoon (1985). The book offers an encyclopaedic and fully illustrated guide on the building process.Table of ContentsList of illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; Glossary of terms; Part I. Building in the Venetian Lagoon: 1. General introduction; 2. The lagunar environment; 3. An historical introduction; 4. Building materials and their sources; 5. Methods of construction and vernacular details; 6. The guild system and the building crafts; 7. The economics of building in the lagoon; Part II. Housing Typology: 8. The city Palazzo-Fòntego: its structure and appearance; 9. Derivations from the Palazzo-Fòntego in the city; 10. Housing typology in the lagoon villages: an introduction; Part III. The Architecture of the Lagoon: an Illustrated Survey: 12. Murano; 13. Burano: a village of fishermen's cottages; 14. Pellestrina; 14. The rural and semi-rural environment: Mazzorbo, Torcello and Malamocco; 15. Conclusions; Postscript; Appendices; Select bibliography; Index.
£43.99
Cambridge University Press The Place Vendôme
Book SynopsisThe author explores the sociological foundations of domestic design in eighteenth-century France, the acknowledged leader of domestic architecture in this period. Ziskin explores the manner in which the dwellings of the Place Vendome embodied beliefs about the nature of society and the appropriate relations among social groups.Table of Contents1. Louis XIV's Parisian place royale reconceived; 2. Sociological representation and gendered realms; 3. Typology at the Place Vendôme; 4. The Regency and its aftermath; 5. 'Not at all Monsieur Jourdain...'; 6. Mobility, adaptation, and reconstruction; 7. Collecting, the Caisse and the Boudoir: the Place Vendôme at the end of the Old Regime; 8. Conclusion.
£57.99
Harvard University Press The State of Housing Design 2023
Book SynopsisThe State of Housing Design 2023 is the first report in a new series that reviews national trends, ideas, and critical issues related to residential design. This volume addresses issues of affordability, social cohesion, sustainability, aesthetics, density, and urbanism through critical essays, visual content, and a crowdsourced survey.
£23.36
Random House USA Inc The Things That Matter
Book SynopsisDoes your home tell the story of who you are? In The Things That Matter, Nate Berkus shares intimate stories from his life, introduces us to people who influenced him and helped him forge his sense of style, and opens up about the remarkable experiences that have left him forever changed, all of which find expression in how he lives today. From his most cherished flea market finds, to his beloved books and photos, to the many extraordinary mementos he’s collected in his travels, every piece defines who he’s become and what endures in his world. Berkus invites readers into his own home as well as into twelve others, including a sleek steel-and-glass high-rise that soars above Chicago, a rustic cottage in the Hudson Valley, an ultra-chic atelier that maximizes every inch of space, a Greenwich Village townhouse that holds multiple art collections, and a study in meaningful minimalism in Marfa, Texas. The distinctive interiors b
£30.40
Princeton University Press Houses for a New World
Book SynopsisWhile the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, and their contemporaries frequently influences our ideas about house design at the midcentury, most Americans during this period lived in homes built by little-known builders who also served as developers of the communities. Often dismissed as "little boxes, made of ticky-tacky," the tract houseTrade ReviewWinner of the 2016 PROSE Award in Architecture & Urban Planning, Association of American Publishers Winner of the 2016 Historic Preservation Book Prize, University of Mary Washington's Center for Historic Preservation Winner of the 2015 Athenaeum Literary Award (for Art and Architecture), The Athenaeum of Philadelphia "In Houses for a New World, the Bryn Mawr professor emerita Barbara Miller Lane investigates the output of a dozen lesser-known tract house developers in four diverse regions--New England, the mid-Atlantic, the Midwest, and Southern California--and treats the period's typical Cape Cods, ranches, and split-levels with the serious formal analysis once reserved for high-style architecture... Her tour de force of research is all the more impressive because she has assembled documentation akin to that previously available on the residential work of important postwar figures such as Richard Neutra, William Wurster, and Marcel Breuer but largely overlooked for builders other than the Levitts."--Martin Filler, New York Review of Books "Lane uses original research, images, plans, and maps to illustrate the American suburb."--Shannon Sharpe, Metropolis "To her credit, Ms. Lane stoutly rebuts ... Slurs, encapsulated in the popular song about 'Little boxes made of ticky tacky' and shows that 'these generalizations were largely false'. Far from being the refuge of white middle-class 'Men in the Gray Flannel Suit,' their neurotic wives and delinquent children, and built by 'rapacious entrepreneurs, in the business of wringing the last penny out of substandard construction,' the houses were well-built and generously equipped and the developments by and large models of societal inclusiveness... [T]hey represent a lost golden age of opportunity."--Martin Rubin, Washington Times "Illuminating."--Anthony Paletta, The Daily Beast "The architecture profession has long criticized mass-produced housing in the suburbs for lacking artistic design and sophistication. Lane's book puts this argument in perspective... Readers seeking a historical overview of this unique era in American homebuilding should enjoy this book."--Katherine Salant, Urbanland "In her book Houses for a New World, architectural historian Barbara Miller Lane rises to the defense of these split levels of the past. Her arguments are compelling, in part because we look back with nostalgia to a time when the hardworking middle class could afford simple homes with mortgages that weren't made of empty promises."--Julie Michaels, ArchitectureBoston "This book presents a significant portion of the history of everyday American life in a manner that is deeply researched, intuitive, insightful, and frequently self-referential. It is copiously illustrated with contemporary photographs and images derived from developers' sales brochures and popular housing literature."--ChoiceTable of ContentsA Personal Note vii Acknowledgments ix PROLOGUE Paraphrases of Original Buyers' Recollections 1 CHAPTER 1 New Houses and New Communities 3 CHAPTER 2 West Coast Builders: Los Angeles and Orange County 47 CHAPTER 3 East Coast Builders: Philadelphia and Boston 93 CHAPTER 4 The Builders of Chicago's Golden Corridor: Midwestern Ranches and Splits 139 CHAPTER 5 The Buyers, Their Backgrounds, and Their Preferences 187 CHAPTER 6 Conclusion: Houses and Suburbs Transformed 221 Appendix 1. Chronological List of Campanelli Developments, Massachusetts and Rhode Island 233 Appendix 2. Stoltzner Business History 234 Appendix 3. Interviews with Original Buyers or Their Children 235 Abbreviations 244 Notes 244 Bibliography 273 Illustration Credits 295 Index 296
£40.50
Princeton University Press Lives of Houses
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Some of the best writing about the home that I’ve ever had the pleasure to read—and, crucially, loads of black-and-white photographs and illustrations. . . . Kennedy and Lee pleasingly assert the freedom to consider not only houses, but also house-related themes."---Kate Bolick, New York Review of Books"The joy of the book lies in the sheer variety of its subjects’ domestic routines. . . . Life-writing of this kind has the power to animate its subjects in ways that Sunday afternoon tours cannot."---Helen Barrett, Financial Times"A rich and eclectic collection of essays about the role houses play in people’s lives and our fascination with the homes of our creative heroes."---P. D. Smith, The Guardian"Crammed with picturesque detail."---Lindsay Duguid, Times Literary Supplement"An enjoyable and at times outstanding gathering of idiosyncratic voices."---Kevin Jackson, Literary Review"[A] thoughtful, meticulously edited collection of essays."---Lara Feigel, The Spectator"A series of interesting essays about the houses of famous writers, composers and politicians."---Martin Chilton, The Independent"Accessible, though with an obvious intellectual bent, Lives of Houses does not try to really answer the question of what houses mean to the people who live in them, but rather, calls readers to consider more broadly why these structures have such a hold—both physically and in how they frame the concept of home."---Michelle Anya Anjirbag, Shelf Awareness"Pilgrimages to the houses of late artists and writers are often destined to disappoint. Many of us go with grand hopes of finding something revelatory—we’re not sure what—that will make us feel closer to the person, perhaps lead us to discover something hidden about their work. Lives of Houses . . . is a collection of essays largely centered on such pilgrimages and what we unexpectedly find."---Elisa Wouk Almino, Literary Hub"An anthology with a concept both interesting in itself and unintentionally topical."---Carol Rumens, The Guardian"Lives of Houses is a collection of 20 or so essays, and several poems, on the houses of an eclectic selection of people—some of them famous, some obscure, ranging in time from the Roman Empire to the present day."---Constance Craig Smith, Daily Mail"The real object of study in Lives of Houses . . . is not the fascination with celebrity relics or the gossip over the scale and provenance of literary real estate, but the actual nature, tone and temperament of our attachment to place and home as dream-habitat and creative source."---Gregory Day, The Australian"Lives of Houses centres human stories first and foremost. . . . Each morsel of information provides a jolt of recognition as we see that many of the common activities of life have not altered."---Charles Pidgeon, Oxford Review of Books"A delight for bibliophiles."---David Luhrssen, ShepardExpress.com"[An] immensely satisfying collection."---Hephzibah Anderson, Observer"[A] favorite book about home and place."---Frances Mayes, Garden & Gun
£18.00
Princeton University Press Lives of Houses
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Some of the best writing about the home that I’ve ever had the pleasure to read—and, crucially, loads of black-and-white photographs and illustrations. . . . Kennedy and Lee pleasingly assert the freedom to consider not only houses, but also house-related themes."---Kate Bolick, New York Review of Books"The joy of the book lies in the sheer variety of its subjects’ domestic routines. . . . Life-writing of this kind has the power to animate its subjects in ways that Sunday afternoon tours cannot."---Helen Barrett, Financial Times"A rich and eclectic collection of essays about the role houses play in people’s lives and our fascination with the homes of our creative heroes."---P. D. Smith, The Guardian"Crammed with picturesque detail."---Lindsay Duguid, Times Literary Supplement"An enjoyable and at times outstanding gathering of idiosyncratic voices."---Kevin Jackson, Literary Review"[A] thoughtful, meticulously edited collection of essays."---Lara Feigel, The Spectator"A series of interesting essays about the houses of famous writers, composers and politicians."---Martin Chilton, The Independent"Accessible, though with an obvious intellectual bent, Lives of Houses does not try to really answer the question of what houses mean to the people who live in them, but rather, calls readers to consider more broadly why these structures have such a hold—both physically and in how they frame the concept of home."---Michelle Anya Anjirbag, Shelf Awareness"Pilgrimages to the houses of late artists and writers are often destined to disappoint. Many of us go with grand hopes of finding something revelatory—we’re not sure what—that will make us feel closer to the person, perhaps lead us to discover something hidden about their work. Lives of Houses . . . is a collection of essays largely centered on such pilgrimages and what we unexpectedly find."---Elisa Wouk Almino, Literary Hub"An anthology with a concept both interesting in itself and unintentionally topical."---Carol Rumens, The Guardian"Lives of Houses is a collection of 20 or so essays, and several poems, on the houses of an eclectic selection of people—some of them famous, some obscure, ranging in time from the Roman Empire to the present day."---Constance Craig Smith, Daily Mail"The real object of study in Lives of Houses . . . is not the fascination with celebrity relics or the gossip over the scale and provenance of literary real estate, but the actual nature, tone and temperament of our attachment to place and home as dream-habitat and creative source."---Gregory Day, The Australian"Lives of Houses centres human stories first and foremost. . . . Each morsel of information provides a jolt of recognition as we see that many of the common activities of life have not altered."---Charles Pidgeon, Oxford Review of Books"A delight for bibliophiles."---David Luhrssen, ShepardExpress.com"[An] immensely satisfying collection."---Hephzibah Anderson, Observer"[A] favorite book about home and place."---Frances Mayes, Garden & Gun
£13.49
Quarto Publishing PLC House London
Book SynopsisHouse London showcases 50 of the most stylish homes in the capital today – each with a uniquely 'London' feel. From the surprising interiors of humble terraces to extraordinary conversions showcasing the height of luxury.Table of Contents21ST-CENTURY MODERN Folds House Cork House House-within-a-House Longhouse Ellesmere Road The London Home Wilton Way Highbury Family Home Rebecca’s Home Talfourd Hampstead House RAW AND INDUSTRIAL Gin Distillery OHSt West Side Brewery Bookend House Kumar Nair Medusa Peyton Place Green House Bohemian House Fern Villa St John Street CRAFTS AND HERITAGESt John’s Wood Residence South-west London Home Sycamore House Heath Flat Disco House Blue Rooms Cottage Noir Ledbury Road Nicky Haslam’s London Pied-à-terre COLOUR AND PATTERN Mountain View House Forest House Finchley Home Kaleidoscope White Rabbit House Pembridge Mo-tel HouseRichmond Park Renovation Up-side-down House The House Recast Plimsoll Street MINIMALISM Notting Hill Apartment KG House Sun Rain Rooms Belgravia Mews House Bavaria Road Studio Paddington Pantheon Elsley Road Brixton Family House ER Residence
£26.25
Arcadia Publishing Inc. Whitemarsh Hall The Estate of Edward T Stotesbury
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£19.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The 1930s Home
Book SynopsisThe 1930s home presented an exciting new way of living for the generation that moved out to the suburbs. Young couples who had previously rented accommodation in urban centers found themselves able to afford new-build homes with hot running water, a bathroom indoors, and even aerials for the wireless already installed. Some four million houses were erected, and interest in interior home decoration boomed. This fully illustrated book introduces the homes that people fell in love with in the 1930s, and the fixtures and fittings that went in them. It is not only a practical and valuable companion for people who own or wish to renovate an inter-war house, but will also appeal to all those interested in period design.
£6.99
The History Press Ltd Squares of London
Book SynopsisIts garden squares distinguish London most clearly from other great cities. All have their ceremonial and market squares, but none the quantity, quality, and variety of residential squares that sets London apart.
£40.00
The History Press Ltd A Beginners Guide to Living on the Waterways
Book SynopsisLiving Aboard is a must-have guide for anyone wishing to get onto the water including canals, as well as those already living there!
£15.29
The History Press Ltd House Histories
Book SynopsisHow to reveal the secrets hiding behind your own front doorTrade ReviewA book that goes out of its way to prove that every house has a story to tell, and what stories. A surprising and often inspiring journey into the past through some of Britain’s most fascinating homes. -- Professor David OlusogaA fascinating and beautifully detailed guide to exploring house history, in this exquisitely illustrated book, Mel uncovers wonderful houses, their histories and fascinating residents from Eleanor Rathbone to Ian Fleming. -- Professor Kate WilliamsA wonderful combination of inspiring stories and practical advice that makes you want to research the history of your own house. -- Dr Nick BarrattMelanie Backe-Hansen’s book is an indispensable guide to researching the history of your home. Case studies from her own house histories take the reader through the process step-by-step, illuminating not only changes in the architecture and interiors of ordinary and extraordinary houses through time but also shedding light on the lives of a wide range of occupants from public figures to working men and women. -- Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan
£17.00
