Architecture - Buildings - General

Discover Coventry's architectural heritage through 50 of its most significant buildings.From the medieval timbered houses of Spon Street to the iconic Coventry Cathedral and the modern Herbert Gallery extension, this guide explores the rich history and distinctive architecture of Coventry. Uncover the stories behind...

Explore the illuminating history of Scotland's lighthouses and the dedicated keepers who braved the elements to ensure maritime safety.From the establishment of the Northern Lighthouse Board in 1786 to the technological advancements pioneered by the Stevenson family, this illustrated history delves into the construction,...

Author: Technische Universität Graz Fakultät FürISBN-10: 3990435426ISBN-13: 9783990435427Publisher: Ambra VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2013Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.55lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.90w x 0.50d

A fresh face in the urban landscape, the architectural transformation of an important area in the center of Milan represents an occasion for experimental research in the city. The volume describes the process leading to the Porta Nuova area in all its phases. It...

Since 1970, based in an isolated building situated on the peninsula of Posillipo, Italy, Pica Ciamarra Associati (www.pcaint.eu) has acted as a laboratory of architectural and urban design which has gradually incorporated new members and new energies over the time: using a multidisciplinary approach,...

Physically, black is defined as an (almost) complete absorption of all frequencies of light; it describes the impression of color when visual stimuli are missing. In many cultural contexts of the past and present, this "uncolored" color holds a special place: regardless of context,...

Dominique Perrault is recognized as one of the outstanding architects of the 21st century. In 2015 he was awarded the prestigious Praemium Imperiale prize. He s world-known as the architect of the BnF François Mitterrand. He has designed major projects around the world, such...

From the ruins of Palmyra in the Syrian desert to the ghost town of Bodie, the painted churches of Sucevita in Romania, and a fire festival in a Japanese village: Michael Webb has ventured far afield in search of the rare and beautiful. He...

Buildings of New York is the second monograph by artist and architect Roger FitzGerald, which follows on from Buildings of London, 2016. Turning his attention to the landscape of New York, FitzGerald brings his unique painting style to the continually evolving cityscape. Included within...

London's suburbs are home to many thousands of people who travel into the centre every day to work, but they also house many thousands who rarely find a reason to do so. They contain all the essential infrastructure for the city, too, including airports,...

Architectural engineering, also known as building engineering, is an engineering discipline that deals with the technological aspects and multidisciplinary approach to planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of buildings, such as analysis and integrated design of environmental systems (energy conservation, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, fire...

Ipswich has a fascinating history dating back to its Anglo-Saxon roots as a settlement on the banks of the River Orwell in East Anglia. Since then, the town has been one of England's most important ports, a centre for the medieval wool trade, and...

The seaside town of Southport in the northwest of England attracts many visitors each year. The town was founded in 1792 from a small fishing settlement among the sand-dunes to become a fashionable Lancashire resort and grew rapidly in the 19th century. The town...

Bus garages, or depots if that is your preferred nomenclature, come in all shapes and sizes and have their origins in the tram depots that were established by the various tramway companies of the pre-electrification era. Tram depots were originally built for horse-drawn and...

The Lincolnshire market town and small port of Boston is nearly a thousand years old, having been founded soon after the Norman Conquest. Located close to The Wash, it flourished in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries and exported much of the wool from the...

The U.S. federal government maintains more than 500,000 facilities in the United States and around the world, most of which are heavily dependent on fossil fuels to produce electricity. Within the federal government, the Department of Defense (DOD) spends over $2.5 billion per year...

The book deals with experimental and theoretical investigations, forming a basis for design of effective compressed concrete elements by using minimum empirical coefficients. It is shown that transverse deformations can be used as an additional ultimate limit state for such elements. Author: Iakov Iskhakov,Ilya...

Steel fibre reinforced concrete for structures is little known. This book focuses on flat horizontal cast in-situ applications -- slabs; and raft slab foundations. Plus testing, and shrinkage and cracking, fire resistance of slabs and walls, and environmental benefits.Author: Xavier DestréeISBN-10: 1032036419ISBN-13: 9781032036410Publisher: CRC...

Author: Roger D. SimonISBN-10: 0871698668ISBN-13: 9780871698667Publisher: American Philosophical Society PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1996Pages: 163Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d

"The architecture of the West is well-known and recognizable across the world. The sustainable architecture of Southeast Asia--inspired by environment and a thriving and distinct culture--is a hidden pearl in the world of architectural design. In New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture, author Philip...

On 6 February 2023, a devastating earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria, killing over 59,000 people, damaging 230,000 buildings, and crippling vital infrastructure. Over 8.8 million lives were affected, largely due to a corrupt building industry driven by greed. Corrupt construction transcends all borders; demanding...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Definitive Guide to Green ArchitectureWritten by an architect specializing in green materials and methods, this GreensSource book...

Focusing on the requirement for energy-efficient sustainable architecture with a small carbon footprint, this book explores the many ways in which containers can be renovated to create housing and more. With environmentally friendly design, low associated costs and ease of mobility, containers could be...

Author: Dirk U. HindrichsISBN-10: 3764399597ISBN-13: 9783764399597Publisher: BirkhauserLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/19/2010Pages: 568Format: HardcoverWeight: 8.90lbsSize: 13.20h x 10.30w x 1.80d

Ziel der reich illustrierten Einführung ist es, die Entwurfsprozesse in Architektur, Städtebau und Design zu erklären und zu entmystifizieren. Ma geblich hierfür sind die fünf, ursprünglich an Peter v. Seidleins Stuttgarter Lehrstuhl für Baukonstruktion und Entwerfen etablierten, Parameter Raster, Funktion, Detail, Material und Kosten:...

Das Londoner Architekturbüro Hawkins\Brown, 1988 von Roger Hawkins und Russell Brown gegründet, gehört zu den upcoming Büros der internationalen Architekturszene. Das Spektrum der Arbeiten reicht vom Wohnhaus und Interior Design über Bürobauten und verschiedene öffentliche Bauten wie Theater und Universitätsgebäude bis hin zum Urban...

How does one view the cumulative work of one's life? For Gautam Bhatia, this publication is not merely a record of his personal or professional legacy, but rather it is a profound examination of his life in architecture. According to the author, architecture is,...

When we think of Barcelona, the eclectic art of Antoni Gaudí immediately springs to mind. It is present in every corner of the city. Or we think of the Olympic Ring with the tower designed by Santiago Calatrava; but these are only two aspects...

The first special issue devoted to interiors commemorates Eriko Horiki's 20 years working with traditional Japanese washi paper. When making a career change and starting her company, Horiki had no experience in art, design, or running a business. Witnessing the dying traditions of the...

As building materials and technologies advance, architects are creating new kinds of urban environments. Among the innovations showcased in this book that are contributing to new architectural forms are parametric modeling enabled by computer-aided technology, environmentally friendly building skins, and HOPSCAs - a hybrid...

The building has been totally restored for the 125th anniversary of the Museum's opening in 1876. Merz's basic idea was to reveal the various historic layers of this building.Author: Klaus Jan PhilippISBN-10: 3930698455ISBN-13: 9783930698455Publisher: Axel MengesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/09/2003Pages: 60Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.98lbsSize: 12.22h x 11.30w...

The Urban Mining and Recycling (UMAR) Experimental Unit, located on the campus of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, was designed by Werner Sobek with Dirk E. Hebel and Felix Heisel. All the elements required to construct the unit had to...

The ongoing paradigm change in regard to the use of energy, its efficient usage and the consumption of resources is giving rise to new light systems and lighting appliances. The goal of this book is to develop temporary light spaces that re-interpret the existing...

What is the role of the museum in society today? In this time of fundamental economic and social change, should museums be safe civic spaces or open a floor for challenge and change? Can museums contribute to the economic development of communities? If so,...

Labics is a rising Rome-based architectural firm that has gained great international acclaim in recent years for both its projects and its submissions to major competitions. Its guiding principle is the idea of "structure." Each of the firm's projects--which range from housing and office...

Architecture in Italy's northernmost Alto Adige, or South Tyrol, as the region is alternately known, has boomed over the past three decades. Many local architects have gained international recognition and broad critical acclaim for designs that show a strong sense of location and local...

The product of an innovative research project realized in cooperation between three Swiss universities--École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's School of Architecture, the College of Architecture and Technology in Fribourg, and the University of Fribourg--the smart living lab is a research and development center for...

Since its establishment in 1996, Vienna-based driendl*architects has searched for prototypical solutions in the fields of infrastructure and furniture, building, and urban design. The understanding that we are always situated within the built environment is a thread running through each of the firm's individual...

Since its founding in 1971, Paris-based SCAU Architecture has grown to be one of the premier architectural firms in the world, with landmark projects like the Stade de France, Paris; the Quai des Savoirs, Toulouse; and the Pierre Zobda-Quitman Teaching Hospital, Fort-de-France, Martinique. The...

The Structure explores the work of Mahendra Raj, India's most significant structural engineer. Examining Raj's sixty prolific years of practice, this volume looks at his unusually inventive and intuitive work and how he has offered pioneering engineering solutions for buildings in exposed concrete. As...

The world's metropolises are home to steadily growing populations. Densification measures are one solution to the problems of urbanization, creating inner-city living space where there was none before. The smallest of gaps between buildings is utilized, perimeter block developments are completed, courtyards filled in,...

Berlin is experiencing another construction boom - and the world looks on in fascination as contemporary architecture meets the needs of an expanding metropolis. It is not just new homes either. Each year, the city's architects complete a host of projects - in the...

Robaldo Morozzo della Rocca (1904-1993) shaped the architectural landscape of Italy through changing times. His work expressed itself in a variety of styles between the periods of the monarchy and the republic. This monograph not only reconstructs the past, but also reveals the present-day...

Inès Lamunière, Vincent Mas Durbec and Afonso Ponces de Serpa are head of dl-a, designlab-architecture. Their designs convey a dedicated commitment to context and sustainability at all levels, transforming these concerns into distinctive and atmospheric buildings. Text in English and French. Inès Lamunière, Vincent...

Founded in 1999 by Damien Chevalley, Patrick Longchamp and Gilbert Russbach, CRL architectes have constructed a wide range of schools, administrative buildings and housing. Text in English and French. Founded in 1999 by Damien Chevalley, Patrick Longchamp and Gilbert Russbach, CLR architects has constructed...

A young architectural scene is developing in Milan, including Onsitestudio with its protagonists Giancarlo Floridi and Angelo Lunati. Their buildings are characterized by a strong integrative force, making them a valuable, coherent part of Milan's metropolitan fabric. De aedibus international is a series on...

Jo Berben, Ingrid Mees and Luc Vanmuyssen are the founders of the Belgian architectural team a2o, with offices in Brussels and Hasselt. Their buildings are powerfully and inventively integrated into the mostly urban environment. Their forms and details are reduced, creating a meditative atmosphere....

In 2013, Lilitt Bollinger founded her own office in Nuglar near Basel. Since then, the office has produced a number of refined conversions that are entirely developed out of the atmosphere of the building and location. The pronounced affinity to construction and spatial expression...

Since 2009, the two Basel architects Fabio Felippi and Thomas Wyssen have completed several fine buildings and conversions. They are precise structures that have been developed with extreme care out of themes such as structural presentation, conscious tectonics, typological clarity and a meticulous materialization...

In their office Bassi Carella Marello, the two Geneva architects focus on a few fundamental themes of architectural research: material, presence, construction, prefabrication and the interior figure. The architects reflect on those themes in a sequence of volumes within the Bibliotheca series. This second...