Architecture: residential Books

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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!

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Book SynopsisAfter inheriting a seventeenth-century Tuscan villa, Ned Lambton and his wife, Marina, lovingly restored the estate as a retreat for family and friends. With newly commissioned photographs by Simon Upton, Lambton brings to life the rich history of the villa, its redecoration, its raucous history, and, above all else, the dream of owning and renovating a Tuscan villa.Located just outside Siena, Italy, Villa Cetinale stands amid vineyards, silver olive groves, and wooded hills that have remained largely untouched since the late seventeenth century, when Cardinal Flavio Chigi, a nephew of Pope Alexander VII, expanded what was a modest farmhouse into the villa we see today.Cetinale was acquired from the Chigi dynasty in 1978, by the charismatic Lord Antony Lambton, the author’s father, who cultivated the villa’s reputation as one of the most beautiful and glamourous homes in Italy, laying out new gardens and hosting fashionable figures from England (PrincTrade Review"Inheriting a house with a history poses unique challenges. Ned Lambton shares the story of refurbishing the 17th century Tuscan villa bought by his father Lord Antony Lambton in 1978. Villa Cetinale sits outside of Siena among vineyards and olive groves. Lambton and his wife reveal the fruits of redecorating while allowing the original character to shine through. In addition to a family retreat, the estate has hosted celebrities, politicians and royalty, which only adds a few more chapters to the villa’s history." —MANSION GLOBAL

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Book SynopsisOver the past decade, celebrated style maker Suzanne Rheinstein has achieved an unprecedented level of refinement and clarity. Her love of objects from the past remains a touchstone, but in her newest rooms, stylish modernity and an elegant simplicity hold sway.Presented are beautifully photographed homes of clients Suzanne Rheinstein has worked with before that reflect a vision of richness tempered by restraint. Her longtime fans will find new inspiration in these pages. Throughout, she shares her ideas of how to live in a relaxed way surrounded by artworks and personal collections. A traditional Georgian library is done in a totally untraditional lacquered green, while a San Francisco town house revamp includes a “California” room filled with Moroccan rugs and rattan chairs, and a serene retreat has a guesthouse evocative of the bohemian 1970s.Trade Review"In her third and final monograph, style maven Suzanne Rheinstein — who died this past March just around the time Suzanne Rheinstein: A Welcoming Elegance (Rizzoli) was released — has shared the secrets to the relaxed yet elegant interiors that made her an icon of classic American style. Her work mixes the hallmarks of traditional English country homes, including fine arts, antiques and fabrics, with American ease and livability." —THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER"Suzanne Rheinstein is known for elegant, refined, stylish interiors. In this tour through the homes of recent clients, she shows how simplicity can lead to a relaxed and personal style." —MANSION GLOBAL"The late design icon Suzanne Rheinstein’s just-released book celebrates of the unparalleled elegance, skill, and taste that flows through each of her projects. From San Francisco to Newport Beach, the five California homes showcased within are a testament to the power of collecting and living with a lifetime’s worth of treasures." —FREDERIC MAGAZINE "Suzanne is one of the most elegant and tasteful people that I know. This book makes her style accessible to all." —HOUSE BEAUTIFUL "Now, in A Welcoming Elegance, Rheinstein shares with readers six new residences, the final projects of her extraordinary career, each featuring the meaningful mix of antiques, furnishings, art, and textiles that make her interiors feel both welcoming and luxurious. Photographer Pieter Estersohn’s stunning images capture the elegance of each of the homes featured in the book, including Rheinstein’s own retreat in Montecito." —LARCHMONT CHRONICLE "In her third monograph, celebrated style maker Suzanne Rheinstein illustrates her ability to meld together modernity and timeless elegance in the rooms she creates. Rheinstein sprinkles advice throughout A Welcoming Elegance on how to style spaces in a relaxed yet elevated way that allows people to live comfortably surrounded by fine art and antiques." —VERANDA"It’s easy for me to spot the Southerness of her projects, to be sure, but to me the regional dichotomies in her work are what make each room sing." —GARDEN & GUN

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Book SynopsisThis book explores how houses are created, maintained and conceptualized in southern Oman. Based on long-term research in the Dhofar region, it draws on anthropology, sociology, urban studies and architectural history. The chapters consider physical and functional aspects, including regulations governing land use, factors in siting houses, architectural styles and norms for interior and exterior decorating. The volume also reflects on cultural expectations regarding how and when rooms are used and issues such as safety, privacy, social connectedness and ease of movement. Houses and residential areas are situated within the fabric of towns, comparison is made with housing in other countries in the Arabian peninsula, and consideration is given to notions of the Islamic city' and the Islamic house'. The book is valuable reading for scholars interested in the Middle East and the built environment.Table of Contents1 Overview; 2 Geographical and Historical Considerations; 3 Creating Modern Houses; 4 The Physical House; 5 Cultural Understandings of Houses; 6 Being "at Home" Outside of the Home; 7 Situating and Comparing Dhofari Houses; 8 Privacy and Houses

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Book SynopsisGlobal pandemics, smart technologies, demographics and climate change are just some of the external disruptors that may impact the home's evolution over the next ten years. Future Home provides a comprehensive horizon scan' of what our homes may be like approximately ten years from now, by looking for early signs of potentially important developments through a systematic examination of trends, innovations and disruptors. The authors consider what aspects of the home are likely to remain constant and what aspects may change beyond all recognition and if changes are predicted, what form they may take and, most importantly, what this means for design professionals. Exploring areas of buildings and technology, people and delivery, each chapter addresses the catalysts, natures and responses to these changes. This book provides an overview of the future home that will be essential reading for designers, policy-makers and homeowners alike.Table of Contents1. Meeting Future Challenges; Flexible and Pre-fab Housing 2. Mass Production versus Individualisation 3. Net-zero Homes and Passivhaus 4. Comfort Redefined: The Future of Home Living 5. A Technologically Sustainable, Responsible and Smarter Home 6. Working from home: We don’t need more space, we need SPACE 7. The Future of Communal Living: Exploring the Architectural and Technological Possibilities of the Shared, Multi-Generational Urban Home in 2030 8. Health and Wellbeing 9. Homes to Age in Place 10. Towards a Participatory Architecture 11. Off the Wall: Manufacturing future homes based on a ‘throughput’ business model 12. Reshaping the Landscape: Retrofitting Homes for Sustainable Living

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Book SynopsisQueering the Interior problematizes the familiar space of home'. It deploys a queer lens to view domestic interiors and conventions and uncovers some of the complexities of homemaking for queer people.Each of the book's six sections focuses on a different room or space inside the home. The journey starts with entryways, and continues through kitchens, living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, and finally, closets and studies. In each case up to three specialists bring their disciplinary expertise and queer perspectives to bear. The result is a fascinating collection of essays by scholars from literary studies, geography, sociology, anthropology, history and art history. The contributors use historical and sociological case studies; spatial, art and literary analyses; interviews; and experimental visual approaches to deliver fresh, detailed and grounded perspectives on the home and its queer dimensions. A highly creative approach to the analysis of domestic spaces, Queering the Interior makesTrade Review"Insisting that queer world-making took place even in the domestic spaces most intimately associated with heteronormativity, the gloriously multi-disciplinary essays in this volume illuminate the queer uses and meanings of interior space, the formation of queer interiority, and the complex and often vexed relationship between queer taste, gender, the culture of consumption, and the space of the home. A compelling and highly original intervention. - George Chauncey, Columbia University, USA and author of Gay New York (1994). In this rich and timely volume, Andrew Gorman-Murray and Matt Cook—and the wide range of interdisciplinary authors they have assembled here—take us on a very queer tour of the home. From kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, closets and studies, they highlight the complexity of queer homemaking. These micro-geographies chart—and critique-- normativities through public and private spheres of domestic space in ways that will surely have wide appeal. - Michael Brown, University of Washington, USA. From bedsits to bedrooms, closets to garden courtyards, the intimate essays in Queer Interiors evoke the slippery identities of rooms and the people who live in them. In asking what makes domesticity queer, this book provides its readers with many remarkable insights into the hidden meanings of familiar spaces.? - Chris Brickell, Otago University, New Zealand Queering the Interior invites readers in to a series of rooms, not just closets but hallways, nurseries, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. Each chapter is a rich case study that brings queer theory to life. It is refreshing to read a series of interdisciplinary essays that extend thinking well beyond idealized domestic norms. The collection is a’ must have’ for anyone interested in issues of sex, gender, space and place. - Robyn Longhurst, University of Waikato, New Zealand. The inside echoes the outside. The home inscribes social and power relations but also allows the expression of difference. In this insightful exploration of queer domestic spaces, Andrew Gorman-Murray and Matt Cook take us across the threshold of this most private space and through many of the rooms that make up homes across the developed world. They and their contributors allow us to peer into the lightened corners of domesticity, subversion and pleasure. - Louise Johnson, Deakin University, Australia"Table of ContentsList of FiguresAcknowledgementsContributorsIntroduction (Matt Cook, Birkbeck, University of London, UK and Andrew Gorman-Murray, Western Sydney University, Australia)Part One: Openings1. ‘Thrown-togetherness’: Queering the Interior in Visual Perspectives (Andrew Gorman-Murray, Western Sydney University, Australia)2. Entering the Living Room: Sex, Space and Power in a Cross-Cultural and Non-Heteronormative Context (Geir Henning Presterudstuen, Western Sydney University, Australia)3. Stepping into the Entrance Hallway: Glimpses of Public, Private and Personal Notions of Self (Brent Pilkey, University College London, UK)Part Two: Kitchens4. The Kitchen: Lesbian Pulp Fiction’s Radical Conventionalism (Amy Tooth Murphy, University of Roehampton, UK)5. Kitchens: Queering the ‘Man’s’ Kitchen (Angela Meah, University of Sheffield, UK)6. Beyond Kitchen Walls: Queering Domestic Place through Memory and Story-Telling (Rachael Scicluna, University of Kent, UK)Part Three: Living Spaces7. Designs for Living Rooms (Martin Dines, Kingston University, UK)8. The Bedsit (Mark Armstrong, London, UK)9. Safe Space, Silo Storage, Outhouse with a View: Lesbian Garden History (Lisa L. Moore, University of Texas at Austin, USA)Part Four: Bedrooms10. Law and the Bedroom: ‘Living Together as Husband and Wife’? (Daniel Monk, Birkbeck, University of London, UK)11. The Nursery (Matt Cook, Birkbeck, University of London, UK)Part Five: Bathrooms12. The Writing is on the (Lavatory) Wall: Haptic Presence, Modern Design and the Traces of Community (John Potvin, Concordia University, Canada)13. Toilet Training: The Gender and Sexual Body Politics of the Bathroom (Sheila L. Cavanagh, York University, Canada)Part Six: Closets and Studies14. The Closet (Christopher Breward, University of Edinburgh, UK)15. Entering the Eighteenth-Century Closet and Coming Out Today (Dominic Janes, Keele University, UK)16. A Queer Study (Alison Oram, Leeds Beckett University, UK)Index

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Book SynopsisSuperbly illustrated with photographs by acclaimed photographer Edwin Smith, along with a selection of contemporary images and a preface by Colin McLean, this book is a classic work of economic and social history, and a fascinating account of the shaping of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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Book SynopsisClaire Moran is Senior Lecturer in French, Queen's University Belfast, UK.Trade ReviewThis volume contributes remarkably to the field of research on domestic space. It is an essential contribution to the discussion of spatiality of France and Belgium through its innovative and multidisciplinary themes and approaches. -- Camilla Murgia * Modern Language Review *This brilliant and impressively edited anthology encompasses an eloquent analysis of how literature and art reflected the transience in domestic interiors. The chapters of this absorbing and revealing book portray domesticity as a main narrative via the distinctive contributions by the valuable eminent scholars in the field. -- Esra Bici Nasir * Journal of Design History *Table of ContentsList of Plates List of Figures List of Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction: Cultures of Domestic Space in the Nineteenth Century Claire Moran 1. ‘Louis-Philippe ou l’intérieur’: The Emergence of the Modern Interior in the Visual Culture of the July Monarchy Matteo Piccioni 2. Shattered Spaces: The Domestic Interior in Nineteenth-Century French Literature Anne Green 3. Art and Domestic Space: Continuity and Change in Private Collectors’ Interiors in Belgium, c. 1830-1930 Ulrike Müller and Marjan Sterckx 4. Inside/Out: Modernity and the Domestic Interior in Belgian Art and Literature Claire Moran 5. A Place to Grieve: Georges Rodenbach, Marcel Proust Nathalie Aubert 6. ‘Cromedeyre tout entier est une seule maison.’ The Domestic Interior in Jules Romains’ Cromedeyre-le-vieil Dominique Bauer 7. Impressionist Interiors and Modern Womanhood: The representation of domestic space in the art of Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt Sinéad Furlong-Clancy 8. Bricolage and the domestic interior in the French feminine press of the 1860s and 1870s, from La Ménagère to Stéphane Mallarmé’s La Dernière Mode Caroline Ardrey 9. The Bourgeois, their Homes and Sexualities in Colette’s Claudine Aina Marti 10. Missing Affinities? Brussels Art Nouveau and Belgian Symbolism Aniel Guxholli 11. Villa Khnopff: The Home of an Artist and the Palace of Art Maria Golovteeva 12. The Bedroom as Metonymic Portrait: Ekphrasis, Balzac and Impressionism in the Nineteenth Century Jill Owen 13. Private Rooms of the Cubist Still Life Anna Jozefacka Index

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Book SynopsisFrom a huge former cold storage plant located in a remote corner of Chile and a sugar refinery in rural China to a hundred-year-old belt factory in Chicago, the book profiles over 25 truly exceptional hotels and boutique boltholes around the world, all of which are situated in refurbished industrial buildings. These are destinations for design enthusiasts. Each hotel demonstrates the exciting potential of old industrial buildings for modern day accommodation and provides decorative inspiration that can be taken and applied at home. Hotel To Home is an invaluable travel companion when selecting hotels that offer truly memorable escapes, detailing the fascinating histories, the architectural quirks and amenities that establish these hotels as some of the world's most unique places to stay.Trade Review"The influence of loft living and the warehouse aesthetic can be found in architectural projects worldwide. We're sharing our tips for channelling a high-end hotel look, with a distinctive industrial twist, in any modern home." Sophie Bush

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Book SynopsisSince its founding in 1976, the non-profit Habitat for Humanity International has built more than 255,000 houses for more than one million people and families in need world wide. First published in 2002, "How to Build a House" has helped thousands more build simple, energy efficient homes of their own by helping guide them from foundation to roof, through all interior finishes and fixtures. Written by long-time carpenter and Habitat volunteer, Larry Haun, this extensive revision features up-to-date information on residential codes, construction methods, and materials - as well as an updated design inside and out. Haun also provides new sections on tools, siding, ventilation, and landscaping. With clear information on everything from obtaining a site and permit to finishing touches like installing door locks and cabinets, this is the best single-volume resource for the beginning homebuilder.

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Book SynopsisStriking, innovative, and dramatically sited, the twenty-nine projects in Tom Kundig: Working Title reveal the hand of a master of contextually astute, richly detailed architecture. As Kundig's work has increased in scale and variety, in diverse locations from his native Seattle to Hawaii and Rio de Janeiro, it continues to exhibit his signature sensitivity to material and locale and to feature his fascinating kinetic "gizmos." Projects range from inviting homes that integrate nature to large-scale commercial and public buildings: wineries, high-performance mixed-use skyscrapers, a Visitor Center for Tillamook Creamery, the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, and the Wagner Education Center of the Center for Wooden Boats, among others. Tom Kundig: Working Title includes lush photography, sketches, and a dialogue between Tom Kundig and Michael Chaiken, curator of the Kundig-designed Bob Dylan Archive at the Helmerich Center for American Research.

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Book Synopsis‘Somerville knows more about wooden barn construction than almost anyone alive.’—The Telegraph ‘A joyful reminder of why nature, being outside, being together and creating beauty is so good for the soul.’—Kate Humble, broadcaster and author of A Year of Living Simply ‘For all our advances, it’s hard to deny the modern world brings with it new ills of disconnection and disenfranchisement, but here in Barn Club they’ve found their cure.’—Barn the Spoon, master craftsman and author of Spōn Nature meets traditional craft in this celebration of the elm tree, beautiful buildings and community spirit. Barn Club calls on us to discover our landscapes more intimately and to explore the joys of making beautiful things by hand, together. When renowned craftsman Robert Somerville moved to Hertfordshire, he discovered an unexpected landscape rich with wildlife and elm trees. Nestled within London’s commuter belt, this wooded farmland inspired Somerville, a lifelong woodworker, to revive the ancient tradition of hand-raising barns. Barn Club follows the building of Carley Barn over the course of one year. Volunteers from all walks of life joined Barn Club, inspired to learn this ancient skill of building elm barns by hand, at its own quiet pace and in the company of others, while using timber from the local woods. The tale of the elm tree in its landscape is central to Barn Club. Its natural history, historic importance and remarkable survival make for a fascinating story. This is a tale of forgotten trees, a local landscape and an ancient craft. This book includes sixteen pages of colour photographs, and black and white line drawings of techniques and traditional timber frame barns feature throughout.Trade ReviewBooklist– "The opening chapters read like a prose poem; Somerville's love for nature and natural things is infectious." "A joyful reminder of why nature, being outside, being together and creating beauty is so good for the soul."—Kate Humble, broadcaster and author of A Year of Living Simply"For the reader who wishes to resist the gathering pace of modern life and take time to learn from the past, the tale of hand-raising a barn the old-fashioned way brings nature, community and craftsmanship together in an enduring and satisfying feeling of a job well done."—Gillian Burke, co-presenter of BBC’s Springwatch, writer and biologist‘For all our advances, it’s hard to deny the modern world brings with it new ills of disconnection and disenfranchisement, but here in Barn Club they’ve found their cure. The emphasis on hand-tool workmanship places value on what an individual can achieve without the use of machines and smartphones; the size of the project necessarily brings people to work together. A common goal that requires purposeful physical work whilst being able to talk without shouting over loud machinery or just being able to tune into the flow of work and the soothing sounds of the rhythmic tools. Could this book sow the seeds of community barns springing up all over our fair land? A space for communal well-being, an opportunity for everyone, not just the privileged, to connect with the nurturing nature of trees and craft?’ —Barn the Spoon, master craftsman and author of Spōn"In today’s ego-techno-centred world, Robert Somerville’s tale of elm trees, hand tools, timber framing and comradery is a welcome relief. His “Barn Club” approach is a way forward that utilises local traditions, local materials and local hands to create a built environment that is more harmonious with the natural world and of course more beautiful. Now, if every community around the world had one of these Barn Clubs, how nice would that be?"—Jack A. Sobon, architect, timber framer and author of Hand Hewn"Elm trees may have been devastated by Dutch elm disease but they are still with us and should not be forgotten, as Robert Somerville powerfully shows. Natural history, ancient crafts and a group of twenty-first-century volunteers meet in this book to show us how elms can reconnect us to nature, past cultures and one another. A beautiful and timely book with a barnful of good ideas."—Professor Richard Buggs, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew"Robert Somerville is to be congratulated for his understanding of the entomology and pathology involved in Dutch elm disease, which in addition to its devastation of British elms also resulted in the loss of over 300 million American elms. His book should find a ready readership among do-it-yourselfers, whose home improvement projects have multiplied in this Covid environment."—John Hansel, founder, Elm Research Institute

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Book SynopsisThe Ṭämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka focuses on one distinctive Buddhist architectural practice from pre-modern Sri Lanka – the construction of Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms supported by stone pillars. As a centre of Buddhism, Sri Lanka has a rich tradition of erecting Buddha image-houses, the origin of which dates to the fifth century. Yet, the ṭämpiṭavihāra tradition only existed from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries. The ṭämpiṭavihāra is an exceptional type of image-house, not only for its specific timeframe and unique construction technology, but also for its complex architectural conception of the Buddhist worldview and soteriology. This book examines the significant aspects of ṭämpiṭavihāra architecture and documents some of the distinctive examples of ṭämpiṭavihāra with an analysis of their architectural design and symbolic content.Trade Review‘This book, a product of 20-years of journey to experience and reveal the spirit of place and distinctiveness of built structure, is a landmark presenting the continuity of history since late medieval period, as illustrated by the distinct shrines built on stone pillars, called ṭämpiṭavihāra. I am sure this will open new avenues for further research.’ — Prof. Rana P.B. Singh, President- Asian Cultural Landscape Association‘The Tämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka makes an invaluable addition to literature on regional Buddhist religious literature. Its excellent documentation, analysis and presentation of architecture, materials and methods of construction, artistic embellishments as well as vernacular nuances and terminologies of Tämpiṭavihāras, along with the Brikshya-chaitya and the Stupa, raises the book to a laudable act of conservation. I find its creative use of classroom and field learning experiences of students and teachers refreshing, instructive and worth emulating.’ — Sudarshan Raj Tiwari, Lumbini College of Buddhism and Himalayan Studies, Lumbini Buddhist University‘The authors provide a systematic and in-depth introduction to Buddhism's history and the tradition of Buddhist heritage in Sri Lanka. The book reveals the hidden treasure of Sri Lankan architecture that was previously understudied or less known. I applaud this book's publication as a valuable addition to the repository of knowledge of Asian architecture. It is indeed an important step to transform Asia from a knowledge consumer into a knowledge producer and a substantial contribution to Architectural discourse in general.’ —Dr Johannes Widodo, Director of Graduate Programs in Architectural Conservation, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsIllustrations; Acknowledgements; Foreword by Amos Rapoport; 1 Introduction; Part I The Ṭämpiṭavihāra Tradition; Chapter 1 The Tradition of Buddha Image-Houses in Sri Lanka; Chapter 2 The Ṭämpiṭavihāra Design; Chapter 3 The Evolution of Ṭämpiṭavihāras and Their Variations; Conclusion; Part II Illustrations of Selected Ṭämpiṭavihāras; Introduction; Central Province; North Central Province; North Western (Vayamba) Province; Sabaragamuva Province; Southern Province; Ūva Province; Western Province; Bibliography; Appendix: A List of Ṭämpiṭavihāras in Sri Lanka; Index.

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Book Synopsis Celebrating the restoration and opening to the public of the Semler Residence, one of Pilsen, Czech Republic''s most important modern landmarks. The Semler Residence was created according to the modernist design of the world-renowned architect Adolf Loos, and realised after his death by his close associate and pupil Heinrich Kulka. Following a decade-long endeavour of careful restoration, Semler''s residence has now been opened to the public in a form that preserves its original essence, securing its place among the Czech Republic's most important architectural interwar landmarks. The Semler Residence is managed by The Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen, which is one of the Czech Republic's foremost institutions for exhibitions, collections and cultural preservation. With a diverse collection comprising more than 13,000 paintings, graphics and sculptural works of art, architectural designs, models, drawings and photographs, it is a cornerstone of artistic heri

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Book SynopsisDelve into London's architectural curiositites and discover the unexpected gems waiting around every corner.London is full of extraordinary, enigmatic and, above all, unexpected buildings: a pirate castle in Camden, an art gallery made of shipping containers, underground ghost stations, and much more. Here David Long reveals the very best of the capital’s extraordinary buildings, some of which are passed by every day, hidden in plain sight.

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Book SynopsisGothic style transformed the urban landscape from the mid 19th century. In this new book, discover how leading architects reinterpreted Medieval buildings to create a dynamic style which spread from Victorian England to the other side of the Atlantic. In this full colour illustrated guide the author uses his own drawings and photographs to show the reader some of the leading buildings of the time, and explain how to identify the style on more ordinary houses and how to recognise the details inside and out which characterise it. Trevor Yorke is a hugely popular artist and writer about architectural themes. His books include British Architectural Styles; Georgian & Regency Houses Explained , and Art Deco House Styles.

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Book SynopsisBlackpool is Britain’s favourite seaside resort. Each year millions of visitors come to walk on its three piers, ride donkeys, enjoy shows at the Winter Gardens, scream on the thrilling rides at the Pleasure Beach and ride the lift to the top of the Tower. Generations of holidaymakers have stayed in its hotels, lodging houses and bed and breakfasts and all have succumbed to its delectable fish and chips. Two centuries of tourism has left behind a rich heritage, but Blackpool has also inherited a legacy of social and economic problems, as well as the need for comprehensive new sea defences to protect the heart of the town. In recent years this has led to the transformation of its seafront and to regeneration programmes to try to improve the town, for its visitors and residents. This book celebrates Blackpool’s rich heritage and examines how its colourful past is playing a key part in guaranteeing that it has a bright future. Trade ReviewBlackpool's Seaside Heritage is eye-catchingly presented with high quality photographs (historic and contemporary), maps, illustrations, and a gazetteer of sites which make the book accessible and engaging. -- Anna Woodham * The Historic Environment, Vol 5, No 3, November 2014 *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword by the Chair of English Heritage Introduction Early Blackpool 1750-1840 The arrival of the railway 1840-1870 Blackpool after 1918 Blackpool in the early 21st century Notes References and selected further reading Other titles in the Informed Conservation series Gazetteer

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Book SynopsisAs slums were cleared after the Blitz, there was a pressing need for housing. Successive governments championed prefabrication as a speedy solution. The resulting bungalows with slightly pitched roofs, pretty gardens and all the mod cons became home to hundreds of thousands of people around the country, often those who had not previously had the luxury of hot running water or a fridge. No wonder, then, that they became so loved. These squat little homes were meant to last just a decade – a mere stopgap as the country got back on its feet – but many of the prefabs are still standing, with residents often fighting to hold on to them. There has been growing public interest in these fast-disappearing houses, and the communities they fostered.. The book recounts residents’ first hand experiences – from the first time they laid eyes on their prefabs to their attempts to hold on to their “little castles” beyond their designated “temporary” timeframe. The authors look at the success of post-war prefab housing in the wider context of British social housing. The book also looks at architectural innovation and imaginative design in the field of prefabrication and clever solutions being put forward to solve the housing crisis of today. Fewer and fewer prefabs remain – but you can still spot them here and there, sitting cosily among their big brick-built neighbours, a lesson in thoughtful design, community building and what it means to have a house to call your own. Trade Review... the vital story of these prefabricated homes so finely and fully captured in this new book from Historic England. ... This is a rich social history, full of colour and detail, beautifully illustrated, replete with resident memories and testimonies - a powerful and humane telling of a story in which technology was mobilised to serve human need and societal necessity. * Municipal Dreams *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. All change 3. The temporary prefab: an ideal home 4. Britain builds again: permanent prefabs 5. Vertical cities 6. Building the future 7. Postscript: Temporary prefabs today

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Book SynopsisOur relationship with our homes changed in 2020 when the pandemic known as Covid-19 led to enforced periods of self-isolation, called 'lockdown'. We got to know our living spaces intimately and learned the greatest risk of infection was indoors through the breath we shared in poorly ventilated spaces, where microbial atmospheres could work their way inside, through every door, window and with every visitor. Our fear of such invisible threats will persist long after the pandemic ends and reflects a growing divide between the human and the microbial realm. This book examines the notion of the home in the context of the pandemic and lockdown, as they relate to environmental concerns and how we live with viruses and bacteria. It argues that, in order to decrease our vulnerability to infective agents, we need to acknowledge the link between people, space, daily routines and microbes and explore how the predominantly benign microbial world might be harnessed to combat and boost our immunity to future pathogens. Suggesting more than environmental home improvements, it explores new innovations and new materials which incorporate microbes for more ecological designs, such as ceramic tiles, concrete bio-receptive surfaces, building skins, fabrics, waste management and alternative energy supplies. A series of drawings which reveal the evolution of microbial technologies, infrastructures, spaces, dwellings, and architectures sets out a prototype for an ecological home for post pandemic times. Identifying the lessons that COVID-19 has brought us, the book highlights the need for humans to consider and take microbes into account in future built environments.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Our Microbial World; 3. More than Human Home; 4. Architectural Challenge; 5. Future Proofing the Pandemic; 6. Microbial Futures; 7. Discussion.

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Book SynopsisIn Housing Atlas, beautifully drawn plans, sections and elevations illustrate nearly a hundred of the most important European housing schemes of the 20th century, a period when architects addressed the multiple challenges of modern urban living and responded with an array of innovative solutions. Today, architects are revisiting these designs as they seek answers to the current housing crisis. Chronologically ordered, this is an essential survey of these key housing projects, produced by a pan-European team of leading scholars. Complete with contextual essays, the studies each include a history and analysis of the projects and the drawings are presented in a way that makes them readily comparable.Table of ContentsForeword. Forays and Crossings in the European City: The Long History of the 'Short' Century:Tools for the Design of Contemporary Housing, by Orsina Simona Pierini. Tradition and Innovation in Twentieth-Century European Housing Design, by Dick van Gameren. Liminal Spaces in Twentieth-Century Residential Architecture: A Place In Which to Learn How to be a Citizen, by Carmen Espegel. The Fall and Rise of the Street in Twentieth-Century Housing, by Mark Swenarton. 87 Case Studies. Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisThe Front Room: Diaspora Migrant Aesthetics in the Home, originally published in 2009, has become a beloved and much-praised source, providing fascinating revelations into the post-war British experience of immigrants, the decoration of their living spaces and their position in society in relation to decolonisation. The 'front room' (emanating from the Victorian parlour) provides an outlet to respond to the feelings of displacement, exile and alienation and the rebuilding of a home in a strange land. Primarily concerned with Caribbean homes, The Front Room also looks at Moroccan, Surinamese, Antillean and Indonesian migrant groups in Holland—encompassing, through texts, archival documents and artistic photographs, the important cultural markers that are expressed through the domestic interiors of migrants. The author examines how this intimate space within the home raises issues of class, race, migration, aspiration, religion, family, gender, identity and alienation. He also looks at the transition from the colonial post-colonial modernity by placing the book in the context of his own family’s migrant experience. While this revised edition includes updates of the original essays from leading social commentators Stuart Hall, Denise Noble, Carol Tulloch and Dave Lewis, as well as poems by Khadijah Ibrahiim and Dorothea Smartt, and paintings by Sonia Boyce, Kimathi Donkor and Njideka Akunyili Crosby. It also examines the iteration of the 'front room' in post apartheid South Africa and discusses how sound system culture emerged from the front room, as well as adding to the rich oral histories from different generations reflecting on their personal experiences of the front room and discussing the artefacts and objects found in them in terms of their cultural significance. The Front Room documents how the 'Windrush' generation's settlement in Britain contributed to the making of multicultural society, and raises questions about our lived experience and notions of the ‘home’, as many more people globally look for a roof over their heads in the 21st century. The book is richly illustrated with intriguing photographs of installations based on front rooms of the time and the contemporary living room and their associated objects.Trade ReviewSelected as one of FAD Magazine's 'Top Art Books To Read This Summer', 2023: 'This is an interesting look at how the front room of a household of first generation immigrants reflects their values, culture and the history of colonialism – a fascinating topic. It’s largely focused on Caribbean households, but the display cabinets and doilies also reminded me of my own parent’s household.' – Tabish Khan, FAD MagazineTable of ContentsGrandad's Home Brew by Khadijah Ibrahiim; Diaspora Migrant Aesthetics in the Front Room; The 'West Indian' Front Room by Stuart Hall; The Arrivants; The Pardner Hand, Green Shield Stamps and Mr Sheen; The top ten things in the Front Room; Front Room Angel by Dorothea Smartt; Children ... in the Front Room!; Dressed by Women and Used by Men - 'A Room of her own' by Denise Noble; Familial Dress Relations and the West Indian Front Room by Carol Tulloch; Saturday Night, Sunday Morning; Rebellion, Revolts and Resistence; Van Huis Uit: The Living Room of Migrants in the Netherlands; the Front Room 'Inna Joburg'; Returnees and Remittances; A Time Has Passed.

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Book SynopsisFrom artworks and chairs to architecture, landscaping and interior design, Michael Boyd’s devotion to the principles of modernism is comprehensive. An artist and musician, he acquired his expertise as a collector, surrounding himself with rare and beautiful finds. His immersion in the philosophy and creativity of the masters inspired him to restore a succession of classic modern houses, curate exhibitions, create a versatile range of furniture and rugs, and design sculptural gardens. Millennium Modern: Living in Design details his work across the first two decades of the new millennium and reflects his belief that the tenets of modernism – honesty and simplicity - developed more than a century ago, are equally relevant to our pluralistic age. In contrast to the pioneers who wanted to do away with the past, his creations are deeply rooted in the history of design. Essays by Boyd and architectural writer Michael Webb, along with comments from collaborators and critics, explore each facet of his residential design. This beautifully illustrated volume reveals Boyd’s holistic design practice from his discovery of design classics in flea markets, to his own furniture designs, which feature in residential interiors, hotels and museums, through to his sensitive restoration of the houses by Paul Rudolph and Oscar Niemeyer, Richard Neutra and Craig Ellwood, and the sculptural landscapes he designed to enhance these residences, as well as masterpieces by John Lautner.Trade Review‘Michael Boyd is one of those rare designers that can work creatively in various mediums and the book's essays and more than three hundred photos clearly reveal this.’ - Robin BensonTable of ContentsForeword by Roman Alonso, Principal of Commune Design; Introduction by Michael Webb; Collecting Modernism; Restoring Modernist Houses; Designing from the Ground Up; Rethinking the Chair; Designing Abstract Rugs; Collaborating with Commune; Enhancing Museums; Saving a Jean Prouvé Schoolroom; Landscaping Outdoor Rooms; Michael Boyd: Living in Design.

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Book SynopsisA celebration of Britain's diverse housing styles throughout the twentieth century and beyond. This illuminating book is a fascinating insight into Britain’s built heritage and the diverse housing styles of the twentieth century. Redesigned and updated in a brand-new edition, it showcases 100 houses, from throughout the 20th century and stretching into the 21st, that represent the range of architectural styles throughout the years and show how housing has adapted to suit urban life. Each house is accompanied by stunning photography and texts written by leading architectural critics and design historians, including Gavin Stamp, Elain Harwood, Barnabas Calder, Alan Powers and Gillian Darley. From specially commissioned architect-designed houses for private individuals to housing built for increased workforces, each of the 100 houses brings a different design style or historical story. There are houses built as part of garden cities, semi-detached suburban dwellings, housing estates, eco-houses, almshouses, converted factories and affordable post-war homes. Architectural styles encompass mock Tudor, modernist, Arts and Crafts and brutalism, and featured architects include Giles Gilbert Scott, Walter Gropius, Edwin Lutyens, Powell and Moya and David Chipperfield. The book also contains essays that explore the social and political aspects of housing design in Britain over the last 100 years, looking at the impact the world wars had on housing, exploring domestic technology and building materials and discovering how the modern house came about. This compelling book gives a glimpse into the wonderful housing Britain has to offer and is a must-have for all fans of design history and architecture.Trade Review‘100 20th Century Houses proves [a] point with a series of innovative and humane house types stretching from 1914 to 2015, accompanied by essays and texts from writers who know their stuff.’ Building Design Online Emma Dent Coad

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Book SynopsisDiscovering the Historic Houses of Snowdonia presents the results of a successful project to establish the date and social context of some of the earliest houses in Snowdonia. This partnership project between the Dating Old Welsh Houses Group and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales involved many householders and about 200 local people in an ambitious exercise in community archaeology.The project has dated houses using the scientific technique of tree-ring dating, which can be accurate to the year and even the season of felling. The book presents the revealing, and often surprising, results of the project along with many photographs and plans. There are some twenty-five house histories, researched by members of the Group, including studies of medieval houses with open halls, innovative storeyed houses, and mature complexes. The housing culture of Snowdonia is shown here to be innovative and complex rather than simple and derivative. In sixteenth-century Snowdonia people chose to build for the future, and the older houses of north-west Wales display social ambition as well as the value placed on craftsmanship.

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Book SynopsisCombining how-to with why-to, 9 Ways to Make Housing for People lays out the core principles that David Baker Architects uses to help communities develop great urban housing. Written for architects and residents - as well as officials, developers, and planners - this book is a kit of parts: nine proven strategies for getting the best outcomes for housing in urban contexts. Detailed explorations and comprehensive case studies show how to apply and combine the principles creatively to meet the needs of sites, people, and budgets. Pragmatic and imaginative, this book is a modern manual for urban housing - getting it built and making it great.

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Book SynopsisCities of Repetition provides a comprehensive graphic documentation and analysis of the largest Hong Kong housing estates built by private developers, from the late 1960s through to the early 2000s. Original drawings and diagrams illustrate and compare the ultra-dense, mass-produced, highly repetitive built environments in which hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong residents live.This book studies the practicalities of urban design in limited space, but also the effects of structure, routine, and replication on the human psyche. Its array of colour and black-and-white images will immerse the reader in Hong Kong''s uniquely repetitive cityscape.

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Book SynopsisBased in Buenos Aires and New York, Estudio Ramos has developed a distinctive style that relies on a well defined vision of modernism. Through 35 years of experience the firm has developed its work with a deep respect for architectures principles. Their goal is to encourage reflection through a simple, pure and honest architectural language. Through 35 years of experience the firm has developed it's work with a deep respect for architecture's principles. In their long trajectory of residential and commercial building they seek to understand and interpret each project's context, pursuing its ideal scale and sustainability. In their long trajectory of residential and commercial building they seek to understand and interpret each project's context pursuing its ideal scale and sustainability. The particular nature of Estudio Ramos work's is strongly conferred from the use of the exposed concrete. It evokes stone, which emphasizes its qualities of durability and hardness while being crafted in an artistic manner.

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Book SynopsisThis book captures the insights and moments of discovery gained from their encounters with the land. The Fields’ responsive approach and meticulous execution extends to every element of their architectural practice, from considering the way that a tree casts a shadow on a wall to carefully orchestrating a project to minimize the impact of construction on a site. The book includes a Q&A with Stan Field; an essay by Jess Field on his sources of inspiration; sketches and models that they use as design tools; and a portfolio of 10 exquisitely crafted houses shaped by the imprint of the natural world and beautifully documented by acclaimed photographers Joe Fletcher and Matthew Millman.

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Book SynopsisPierre Sauvage is CEO of Casa Lopez and Tissus Choisis, bespoke decorative home accessories firms in Paris. He published Be My Guest and Effortless Style. Carolina Irving designs for Carolina Irving Textiles and for homeware brand Carolina Irving and Daughters. Cédric Saint André Perrin is an author, journalist, and exhibition curator specializing in interior design, lifestyle, and fashion. He coauthored Laura Gonzalez Interiors. Ambroise Tézenas is an award-winning photographer who contributes regularly to magazines such as Architectural Digest, the New York Times Magazine, and W. His photographs were featured in Presidential Residences and The French Royal Wardrobe.

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Book SynopsisThe space we live in, reduced to a minimum, has been fascinating us for generations – the writer Thoreau lived in a self-built hut in the forest from 1845 –1847. In 1952, Le Corbusier built a hut at the Côte d'Azur for himself and his wife. Inspired by this, Urs Peter Flückiger, together with his students, built an ecologically and economically sustainable cabin in the Texan prairie. All three projects share the idea of minimal space and its relationship with the surrounding nature. In text, drawings, and photographs, this book analyses the three projects and shows parallels and similarities. Inspired by Tolstoy’s story How Much Land Does A Man Need?, the author asks: "How much house does a man need?", thereby providing a pointed contribution to the current discussion on the requirement for housing.

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Book SynopsisInnovation by Reduction How can architecture create a pleasant indoor climate using construction techniques and as little technology as possible? Researchers from four different departments at the Technical University of Munich joined forces with the engineering firm Transsolar Energietechnik to explore integral strategies for simple, energy-efficient construction. The architecture firm Florian Nagler Architekten implemented the plans developed by the TUM project for three prototype buildings made of solid wood, masonry and lightweight concrete in monolithic construction. Using these apartment buildings as examples, the guide vividly elucidates the six core principles of simple construction. Analysis of three exemplary apartment buildings Monolithic structures in wood, lightweight concrete, and brick The result of an interdisciplinary research project at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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Book SynopsisSigfried Giedion’s small but vocal manifesto Befreites Wohnen (1929) is an early manifestation of modernist housing ideology and as such is key to the broader understanding of the ambitions of the International Congresses of Modern Architecture (CIAM) and the debate on the industrialization of construction processes and its impact on public housing at the beginning of the twentieth century. An important step in Giedion’s rise as one of the foremost propagators of modern architecture, this manifesto is based on the argumentative power of visual comparisons, and is the only book the art historian both authored and designed. Along a facsimile edition in German, Giedion’s Befreites Wohnen is presented here for the first time in English translation (by Reto Geiser and Rachel Julia Engler). It is completed with annotations and a scholarly essay that anchors the work in the context of its time and suggests the book’s relevance for contemporary architectural discourse.

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Book SynopsisWhile most books on architecture focus on the architectural outcome itself, Architects on Dwelling takes a close look at how that outcome is created. To design any kind of dwelling, architects draw on both their reservoir of ideas as well as their own experiences as fellow inhabitants of such structures. This book explores how architects design the places we inhabit and how those places in turn inform the manner in which we live, in ways beyond lifestyle and personal taste. Through contributions by Stephen Hoey, Henry McKeown & Ian Alexander, James Mitchell, Stacey Philips, Christopher Platt, Adrian Stewart, and Miranda Webster—most of whom are Scotland-based practitioners as well as teachers in The Glasgow School of Art—it reveals the unique values and qualities that inform their design processes.In their essays, they focus mostly on one exemplary building, explaining how and why they design the way they do. Dick van Gameren, Simon Henley, and Graeme Hutton, distinguished experts and themselves architect-educators, place this work within an international context and provide insightful comment about what these design approaches inform us about contemporary design in Scotland. Complemented with a wide range of images, these essays both illuminate the architects’ motivations and inspirations and celebrate their featured works. Taken as a whole, Architects on Dwelling reminds us how profoundly the place we live in matters to our wellbeing, and of the social responsibility architects have in creating the built environment in general and dwellings in particular.

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Book SynopsisSpatializing Justice calls for architects and urban designers to do more than design buildings and physical systems. Architects should take a position against inequality and practice accordingly. With these thirty short, manifesto-like texts—building blocks for a new kind of architecture—Spatializing Justice offers a practical handbook for confronting social and economic inequality and uneven urban growth in architectural and planning practice, urging practitioners to adopt approaches that range from redefining infrastructure to retrofitting McMansions. These building blocks call for expanded modes of practice, through which architects can imagine new spatial procedures, political and economic strategies, and modalities of sociability. Challenging existing exclusionary policies can advance a more experimental architecture not bound by formal parameters. Architects must think of themselves as designers not only of things but of civic processes, complicate the ideas of ownership and property, and imagine new sites of research, pedagogy, and intervention. As one of the texts advises, “the questions must be different questions if we want different answers.”

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