top ten books

New Atlas for Christmas!
Phaidon Atlas of the 21st Century
The "Phaidon Atlas of the 21st Century" is a new collection of more than 1000 outstanding projects built since 2000 and will be available at Architext bookshops in November.
In 2004, Phaidon released their first Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. It was a five year snapshot of the architecture bridging the millennium and it has become a favoured reference in architect's offices throughout the world. A small number of significant buildings from the first collection are retained in this new Atlas as they represent major 21st century additions to the built environment, but 95 per cent of the projects featured are new to the "Phaidon Atlas of the 21st Century".

It will be available from Novemberr 2008, post free within Australia for pre-publication orders.
Phaidon 2008 HB AU$275.00
Australian Institute of Architects members refer to e-news offer.



NEW BOOKS

100 Dream houses from Down Under Robyn Beaver
New to the series, 100 Dream houses introduces houses from Australia and New Zealand and the way in which they utilise site, materials, and climate to their fullest potential. Particularly interesting is the multitude of environmentally sustainable projects, with most dwellings implementing solar and passive heating and cooling, thermal qualities and rainwater harvesting. Images Publishing 2008 349pp HB AU$59.95 [14/08]

2G Dossier: Iberoamerica Emerging architecture 2G
Ibero-american architecture is exciting: the identification of a diverse and inherently heterogeneous group that bases its similarities on the interpretation of contemporary culture. Providing examples from numerous European and Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries, defining them according to the socio-economic realities they are going through. 2G Spain 2008 135pp AU$66.00 [14/08]

2G Paulo Mendes da Rocha: Recent work 2G
Issue 45, A collection of recent works from the internationally recognised Brazilian architect, in a well documented 2G title, including photos, plans, and sketches. 2G Spain 2008 145pp AU$65.00 [14/08]

2G Smiljan Radic 2G
Issue 44, of 2G international architecture review looks at Chilean architect Smiljan Radic, displaying a number of his recent works, from 1997 to 2007. 2G Spain 2008 145pp AU$65.00 [14/08]

AA files 56 Nigel Taylor
Topics of this issue include: Programmatic Geometry, Robert Venturi, The Grand Tour and the Revision of Modern Architecture. AA UK 2008 88pp PB AU$55.00 [14/08]

AA Book Projetcs Review 2008
Architecture. AA UK 2008 PB AU$94.20 [05.09.08]

Absent Architecture of the 20th Century Series
14: Loos: Group of Twenty Villas on the Cote D’Azur 1923
19: G.A.T.C.P.A.C. Portable Bungalow 1931- 1935
21: Terragni El Danteum, Roma 1938- 1940
23: Wright Memorial Masieri, Venecia 1953
Editorial Rueda Madrid HB $AU50.00 [07.08.08]

AD: Cities of Dispersal Segal R & E Verbakel
Questioning the traditional boundaries between cities, suburbs, countryside and wilderness, this issue of AD explores emergent types of public space in low-density environments. It describes this new form of urbanism: de-centralised, in a constant process of expansion and contraction, not homogenous or necessarily low-rise, nor guided by one mode of development, typology or pattern.
JWiley USA 2008 135pp PB AU$59.95 [29.08.08]

AD ProtoArchitecture: Analogue and Digital Hybrids Castle H [ed]
With contributions from Lebbeus Woods, Evan Douglis, Theo Jansen, Shin Egashira and many more, ProtoArchitecture presents an explicitly diverse collection of works from leading and emerging practitioners, educators, researchers and visionaries from all corners of this innovative field.
JWiley USA 2008 136pp PB AU$59.95 [23.08.08]

Airport Interiors: Design for Business Steve Thomas-Emberson
Explores the global development of the Airport. It also looks at the development of design, circulation, space and interior finishes, and the way in which they impact upon the users of space. Over the past 10 years, Airports have also developed into commercial shopping hubs and this too must be well considered.
Wiley 2008 232pp HB AU$115.00 [14/08]

Ambiguous Spaces Naja & deOstos
Next in the pamphlet architecture series #29.
Princeton Architectural Press Canada 2008 80pp PB AU$32.00 [25.09.08]

Architect's Pocket Book 3rd Edition Ross et al
A pocket size reference book for the practising Architect or student. This book provides the first rules of thumb for building design and provides a quick and accurate guide for a complete range of on the job issues. Site-work, Planning, Materials, Services and Structures are just some of the topics covered in this book.
Architectural Press US 2008 PB 340pp $43.95 [28.08.08]

Architecture in Transit Molsosa Fabres M [ed]
Alonso, Balaguer y Arquitectos Asociades present their philosophy through their most recent works, with more than fifty projects and works in several cities and countries.
Actar Spain 2008 388pp HB AU$100.00 [27.09.08]


Armani Ginza Tower Massimiliano Fuksas
As suggested in its title, this small book, displays the new Armani tower of glass and lights that illuminates the heart of the new fashion district of Ginza, Japan. Interpreting the emotions suggested by the clothes with a lightness and a sense of transparency. Actar Spain 2008 PB AU$55.00 [14/08]

Art Deco San Francisco: The Architecture of Timothy Pflueger Poletti T
Documents the extensive and impressive career of one of San Francisco’s most prolific architects. Including the San Francisco Stock Exchange and the iconic Top of the Mark.
Princeton USA 2008 243pp HB AU$105.00 [27.09.08]

Art House: Gallery of Modern Art Queensland Hyatt P [ed]
Sketches, drawings, images, text and interviews are all portrayed to showcase Australia’s newest and largest public art gallery. Thames & Hudson Australia 2008 80pp PB AU$39.95 [27.09.08]

Artificial Light: A narrative inquiry into the nature of abstraction, immediacy,
and other architectural fictions Mitnick K
Keith Mitnick, himself an architect and teacher, presents a startling vivid personal memoir, inexorably linked to his highly developed awareness of his surroundings.
Princeton architectural press USA 2008 150pp PB AU$45.00 [28.08.08]

Art Nouveau Fahr-Becker G
With 16 chapters, 14 of them dedicated specifically to Art Nouveau in a particular city, country or region, Fahr-Becker displays art, architecture and design from this decorative period of style.
Tandem Verlag Germany 2007 425pp PB AU$35.00 [10.07.08]

Atlas: Global Architecture circa 2000
A worldwide survey of architecture, with 10 chapters separated into regions and countries.
BBVA Spain 2007 309pp PB $AU69.30 [07/08]

AV 125: Oscar Niemeyer, One Hundred Years
AV Spain 2008 137pp PB AU$62.25 [07.08.08]

b720MN19 Ubeda R
b720 is a team of architects based in Barcelona and Madrid, MN19 is a project that consisted of transforming an administrative building between party walls in Barcelona, with significant structural problems, into an office building with all of the flexibility and services expected of such constructions. With punchy photography and quotes from renowned architects b720MN19 documents the project both visually and conceptually.
Actar Spain 2007 104pp HB AU$75.00 [23.08.08]

Badlands: New Horizons in Landscape edited by Denise Markonish
Badlands questions the way in which we perceive landscape and the future. A catalogue of the works of 21 artists, including Vaughn Bell and Yutaka Sone, it addresses such issues as the history of landscape, volcanoes and wildfire, land use and much more. Including colour illustrations, interviews and a range of essays.
MIT Press US 2008 PB 226pp $36.95 [28.08.08]

Banraisha: A Poetic Architecture by Yoshiro Taniguchi and Isamu Noguchi Sugiyama M
The Faculty Retreat of Keio University in Tokyo, named New Banraisha, was a post-war collaboration between architect, Taniguchi and sculptor, Noguchi. This book documents the architecture and surrounding gardens, including essays and photographs. Kejima Inst. Pub. Japan 2006 103pp HB $AU61.60 [07.08.08]

Barcelona: The city of Gaudi Moix L
This pocket sized, historic tourist guide, encapsulates two thousand years of history while maintaining Barcelona’s young and vibrant spirit of today. Maps and well illustrated photographs create the main body of this guide, although reference to styles and popular locations are noted. Triangle Postals Spain 2007 230pp AU$28.00 [14/08]

Barragan: Space & Shadow, Walls & Colour Dan Pauly
NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK
Birkhauser Germany 2002 PB 232pp AU$93.50 [02.08.08]


Basics Interior Architecture 02 Context + Environment Brooker G
Context + Environment examines the ways in which elements based both inside and outside of the host building can influence and affect the interior space. With detailed studies of contemporary interiors, focussing on such issues as colour, natural and artificial lighting, climate and sustainability.
AVA Switzerland 2008 150pp PB AU$49.95 [28.08.08]

Beautiful Bedrooms Around the World Torre F & Deidi Von Schaewen
A beautiful collection of bedrooms from around the world. Split into chapters focused on different styles and contexts, from the richly ornate right through to the minimal, rural and outdoor.
Aubanel Switzerland 2007 267pp HB AU$59.95 [18.09.08]

Between Earth and Heaven: The architecture of John Lautner Olsberg N
This richly illustrated monograph includes previously unpublished plans, drawings, construction images and Lautner’s own photographs. The evolution, originality and logic of his designs is unveiled, with a focus on the connection to landscape and the fluidity that marks his innovative spatial arguments.
Rizzoli Italy 2008 235pp HB AU$99.00 [14/08]

Buildings for the Performing Arts 2nd Edition Ian Appleton
A guide to the development process of designing buildings for the performing arts. Throughout the various stages of development the reader is introduced to such issues as dealing with clients, planning, design and the final building stages. Architectural Press US 2008 PB 284pp $100.00 [28.08.08]

C3 Magazine C3
272: Reclaiming the Time and Place, Living the Land
279: Beyond the Bridge, Urban Figures, A69- Architects
282: +Mobile, RHM Architects
283: Farm Houses in Transition, 2010 Shanghai Expo Pavilion, FAR Frohn & Rojas
C3 Publishing Co Korea PB AU$31.35 [02.08.08]

C3 Magazine C3
284: Landscape in Office.
C3 Publishing Co Korea PB AU$26.95 [20.09.08]

Caracas: The Informal City (DVD) by Rob Schroder
A story of the informal development occurring in Caracas after an influx of migrants. Over four out of six million of these migrants live in self built high density dwellings, with mind blowing effects on the future of their society.
Submarine Channel 2008 104mins DVD AU$37.95 [18.09.08]



Caring Spaces, Learning Places: Children’s environments that work Greenman J
This book reminds us to focus on the meaningful work of creating and improving the environments of childhood, considered by many educators as a helpful friend. This edition expands the scope of the book, giving more attention to children with special needs. Exchange Press 2007 Australia 255pp PB AU$119.95 [14/08]

Cesar Portela: Spanish Architecture
The Works of Cesar Portela, Spanish Architect.
Colegio de Arquitectos de Almeria 2008 108pp HB AU$40.00 [14/08]

Challenge of social innovation in urban revitalization Drewe P
This book looks at bottom-up actions, where residents and local organisations took charge, taking risks to improve their living conditions and to build a new future, mobilizing a wide range of resources. A series of case studies are also presented. Techne Press Netherlands 260pp PB AU$99.95 [28.08.08]

China Contemporary Michael Freeman
The rapid growth of late in China has brought about much development into the realms of interior design, fine arts and architecture. With colour photography by Michael Freeman of new and exciting projects and commentary by Chinese journalist Xiao Dan Wang. Thames & Hudson 2008 264pp HB AU$75.00 [18.09.08]

Concrete: Architecture Compact Joachim Fischer
An enquiry into the development of concrete during the 20th Century, while also examining current methods and trends in the use of concrete in international projects.
H.F Ullmann 2008 PB 288pp $29.95 [28.08.08]

Constructing Dwelling Clearing: Spatial Practices Tyler, Burtynsky and Meyerowitz
From the exhibition of three photographers, detailing their interpretations of architecture and space. With 39 works, it details the way in which architecture influences the landscape, human kind, and ultimately the life of the building, and how deconstructing or clearing may alter a space. Colour Photography and accompanying text.
Kulturunea 2007 122pp HB AU$58.00 [14/08]

Creative City: Dynamics Innovations Actions Carta M
A research review atlas of urban, landscape and architectural projects, which collect some good creative practices for transforming the contemporary city.
List Spain 2007 160pp PB AU$53.00 [28.08.08]

DD_25 Internet Suburbia, Andreas Angelidakis/ Greece- Norway
Working at the intersection of digital culture and architectural production, where the internet is a place where ideas are born get tested, where new social behaviours define the way our society will develop in years to come.
Damdi Korea 2008 219pp HB $A61.00 [27.09.08]

DD_26 Digital Recall, AEDS/USA France
Ammar Eloueini Digit-all Studio with offices in the United States and Europe.
Damdi Korea 2008 219pp HB $A61.00 [27.09.08]

Deeper Shade of Green Bernhardt J
Sustainable Urban Development, Building and Architecture in New Zealand
This book offers an introduction into the new realm of sustainable thinking, concepts and solutions in New Zeland.
Balasoglou NZ 2008 231pp PB $AU69.95 [07/08]

De Lapuerta + Asensio
A collection of the architects work broken up into chapters on materials. Bi-Lingual: Spanish/English.
Editorial Rueda Madrid 2007 165pp PB AU$75.35 [23.08.08]

Denton Corker Marshall: Non Fictional Narratives van Schaik L
Full colour images taken from various vantage points draw the viewer into this photographic narrative of DCM’s work. A beautiful journey through Australia, China, Indonesia and the UK, with essays by Nikos Papastergiadis, Jianfei Zhu and Deyan Sudjic. Birkhauser Germany 2008 293pp HB AU$135.00 [02.08]

Desert Architecture Gallindo M
A large-format book with beautiful images of selected projects from across the world’s driest and hottest regions. With short descriptive texts, plans and sections. Braun Germany 2009 173pp HB AU$80.00 [27.09.08]

Design Destinations Worldwide Joachim Fischer
Boxed Edition. A collection of the most glamorous places to visit on your overseas adventures, from museums in Tokyo to resorts in Bali, restaurants in Sydney and hotels in Paris and New York.
H.F Ullmann 2008 PB 800pp $95.00 [28.08.08]

Design Detective Frederic Dedelley
The designer Frédéric Dedelley illustrates with eight themes and exemplary projects the path from discovering an image in everyday life, archiving it, and reworking it until is transformed into a new object. Design Detective illustrates in an entertaining way the heart of design: seeing and perceiving.
Lars Muller Switzerland 2008 256pp HB AU$66.00 [28.08.08]

Digital Architecture Now >A global survey of Emerging Talent Neil Spiller
A discussion and interpretation of new digital technological influences on the world’s architecture. The commercial availability and fresh knowledge has altered the way in which we design for the future, ‘fast, accurate and globally transferable design.’ Thames and Hudson 2008 400pp PB AU$90.00 [11.09.08]


DRL: A Design research compendium AA
An animated record of the first ten years of the AA’s pioneering graduate design programme. It documents student projects developed by 104 design teams, the work of 25 esteemed graduates selected from a global network of 354, 27 entries to the DRL TEN pavilion competition and projects by current DRL staff. Alongside the projects, a series of texts speculate on future directions for design research in the context of an evolving global architectural culture.
AA UK 2008 367pp AU$95.00 [14/08]

Eat! Best of Restaurant Design Annika Schulz
A colourful collection of some of the world’s most exciting restaurant designs. Creative use of materials and lighting, and careful allocation of space are captured within this small book.
Verlaghaus Braun 2008 400pp PB AU$39.95 [25.09.08]

Film and Architecture: Busan Cinema Complex International Invited Competition Joon Kang B
The 2005 Busan International Architectural Competition for the Busan Cinema Complex was won by Coop Himmelb(l)au. With all entries showcased, proposals from Tschumi, Egeraat, Heikkinen- Komonen, MVRDV, Holl and TEN Arquitectos are shown. C3 Korea 2006 261pp HB $AU84.15 [07/08]

Florence Taylor’s Hats Freestone R & B Hanna
With her outspoken feminism, working class background and right wing politics, her flair for business and unorthodox private life, Florence Taylor is a towering yet contradictory personality. Australia’s first “lady architect”.
Halstead Australia 2008 245pp PB AU$29.95 [05.09.08]

Frank O.Gehry: Selected Works 1969 to today Mathewson
Gehry is one of the worlds most innovative and prolific architects who’s career now spanning nearly 40 years, is still in progress. This retrospective of Gehrys work features informative essays and hundreds of superb photographs illustrating his work. Firefly China 2007 600pp AU$120.00 [14/08]

The French Country House Nicolay-Mazery C & Touillon B
A lavishly illustrated book of l’art de vivre- the art of good living, from deep within the intimate spaces of French country houses. Vendome Press USA 2003 191pp PB AU$45.00 [27.09.08]

Fuller Houses Federico Neder
Fuller’s innovative Dymaxion Dwelling in 1929 was an overnight sensation. Neder discusses the notion of a self sufficient prototype housing style, and its future impact upon world architecture, domesticity, fashion and design.
Lars Muller Publishers 2008 239pp PB AU$70.00 [25.09.08]


Green BIM: successful sustainable design with building information modelling Krygiel E & B Nies
Meet the challenge of integrating Building Information Modelling and sustainability with this in-depth guide, which pairs these two revolutionary movements to create environmentally friendly design through a streamlined process.
JWiley USA 2008 241pp PB AU$64.95 [29.08.08]

The Green Building Revolution Yudelson J
Introduces readers to the basics of green building and to the projects and people that are advancing the movement. With a focus on LEED-certified buildings, Yudelson shows why and how readers can start thinking about designing, building and operating high-performance, environmentally aware buildings on conventional budgets. Island Press USA 2008 242pp PB AU$49.95 [27.09.08]

Hernan Diaz Alonso: Xefirotarch Steele, Bratton & Petit
Xefirotarch is the practice of Hernan Diaz Alonso, an award winning design and architecture firm based in Los Angeles. 22 mostly unbuilt projects and competitions are shown, with complimentary essays and analysis.
Hust Press 2008 298pp HB AU$75.00 [14/08]

Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling Bergdoll C
Home Delivery traces the history of prefabrication in architecture, from its early roots in colonial cottages to the work of such figures as Thomas Edison, Marcel Breuer and Jean Prouve. It concludes in the present day with a group of full-scale contemporary houses commissioned specifically for the MoMA exhibition that this book accompanies. MoMA USA 2008 240pp HB AU$83.50 [28.08.08]

Hotel and Restaurant Design No.2 Yee R
Organised alphabetically by design firm, with each project index for easy reference. Hoteliers, restaurateurs and the architects and interior designers serving the hospitality world will find exciting new ways to inspire their projects in its pages. From the Ritz-Carlton Beijing to Philadelphia’s Le Bec-Fin, these are hotels and restaurant environments to meet the particular needs of every business or leisure guest.
VRP USA 2008 263pp HB AU$130.00 [14/08]

Hotel Spaces Montse Borras
Creativity and distinction in the hotel business is essential to success. Hotel designers around the world have discovered the growing need for individuality in hotel spaces. This book showcases some of the most beautiful and inventive hotels in the world providing over 300 gorgeous images of luxurious and creative lobbies, lounges, restaurants, bars, bedrooms, suites, and spas.
Loft China 2008 210pp HB $AU70.00 [07/08]

Houses Now: Urban Houses Chueca P
This monographic work analyses the difficulty of integrating new residential volumes into sites that are seriously conditioned by their situation and environment. In each case, particularly narrow and awkward dimensions imposed limitations that the architects have resolved with creativity and wit, implementing exemplary technical and formal solutions to make the buildings connect with the existing context while making aspects of the projects composition and construction interesting. Links Spain 2008 240pp HB AU$79.95 [14/08]


Houses Now: Unique Houses Broto E
Houses Now provides dozens of truly unique homes, packed with the latest ideas on layout, design, materials and functionality. Each project is presented with full colour photographs, floor plans, commentary from the architects, construction details and more. Links Spain 2008 240pp HB AU$79.95 [14/08]

How They Work: The Hidden World of Dutch Design Powilleit I & Quax T
The authors of this book examine the working methods of seventeen designers, as well as the typically Dutch approach which has made them world-famous. A beautifully put together book with an interesting design showcase. 010 Publishers Rotterdam 2008 223pp AU$84.00 [27.09.08]

Ian+ New Ecology Lan BQ
The Italian studio Ian+ has recently accomplished 10 years of practice. To celebrate this occasion they are presenting to the international public this volume of work. With sections on Critical Writing, Museums, Headquarters, Public Buildings, Urban Spaces, Parking and Essays.
AADCU China 2007 239pp HB $AU68.50 [07/08]

Ice Architecture Gallindo M
A large-format book with beautiful images of selected projects from across the world’s iciest regions. With short descriptive texts, plans and sections. Braun Germany 2009 173pp HB AU$80.00 [27.09.08]

Imagine 01: Facades 010 Publishers
The development of the curtain wall changed the way we design structures. New technologies of the 21st century introduce mind blowing techniques for creating, altering and adapting the skin of a building – there are endless possibilities.
010 Publishers Rotterdam 2008 128pp PB AU$52.25 [18.09.08]

Imagine 02: Deflatables 010 Publishers
Deflatables looks at the development of vacuum constructions and their uses and endless possibilities in main stream construction.
010 Publishers Rotterdam 2008 128pp PB AU$52.25 [18.09.08]

Informal Architectures Anthony Kiendl
An alternative experience into the built environment and public space, Informal Architectures looks at the politics and culture of space. Descriptions and analytical writings from often semi-permanent works by Dan Graham, Gordon Matta-Clark, David Hoffos and more.
Black Dog Pub. UK 2008 PB 208pp $105.00 [28.08.08]

Inspired High-End Interior Design Reilly S
Inspired High-End Interior Design showcases 83 of the UK’s leading Interior Designers, examining their various sources of inspirations and outlining how the projects come together.
Schiffer UK 2006 191pp HB AU$100.00 [23.08.08]

Invented Edens: Techno cities of the 20th Century R.H Kargon and A. P Molella
Introduces the notion of a ‘techno-city’ a term coined by the authors to describe the development of the urban environment. The ‘techno-city’ is influenced by large technological or industrial advances, in a mix of rural landscape and farmland, something of the Twentieth century we are all familiar with. The authors then use historical studies to interpret and present fantastical visions for the future.
MIT Press US 2008 HB 190pp $36.95 [28.08.08]

JA 69 Roof Dynamics
Japan Architect Japan Spring 2008 136pp PB AU$41.80 [02.08]

Key urban Housing of the Twentieth Century Hilary French
Detailed photography, plans sections and elevations of some of the world’s most prominent high density housing projects. Lawrence King London 2008 240pp PB AU$85.00 [18.09.08]

Kolon Mini Series
Beach Houses (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Colour photography with some accompanying text and drawings of contemporary international waterfront houses.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Scandinavian Homes (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Colour photography with some accompanying text and drawings of contemporary Scandinavian Homes particularly interesting is the focus on material and structure.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Paradise Pools (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
A collection of contemporary international pools and resorts with colour photography and accompanying text.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Lofts: Living and Working (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Colour photography with some accompanying text and drawings of contemporary lofts demonstrating interesting design strategies.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Interiors by Colour (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Documents various strategies for the way in which we use colour in our homes and everyday life.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Contemporary Architecture (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
An introduction to successful public buildings from all over the world, including schools, kindergartens and airport terminals.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

City Apartments (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Colour photography with some accompanying text and drawings of contemporary international apartments.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Landscape Design Ryoko Ueyama
A guide to seven of Ueyama’s most representative works. A prominent and well respected Japanese Landscape Designer, her work has often been described as portraying ‘a sense of place’. With bi-lingual text in Japanese and English. Azur Coporation 2008 232pp PB AU$105.00 [11.09.08]

Land&ScapeSeries: Latinscapes, Landscape as Raw Material Martignoni J
The latest in the Land&Scape series, Latinscapes is a bi-lingual text focused on landscape architecture in Latin America, where architects tend to be self-trained through experience and thanks to an attitude that sees, utilises and recreates the landscape as an aesthetic and cultural means of expression. Latinscapes tries to display an attitude common to various countries: that of landscape understood as raw materials.
GG Spain 2007 173pp AU$75.00 [23.08.08]

Le Corbusier Le Grand
Introduction by Jean-Louis Cohen and chapter introductions by Tim Benton
Le Grand is Le Big! A comprehensive, visual biography of one of architecture’s greatest innovators. This amazing publication contains over 2000 images and many rare and unpublished documents that give an extraordinary insight into Le Corbusier’s private and professional worlds. The main volume is slipcased with a 72 page booklet containing english translations of all the major documents.
Taschen Germany, 2008 768pages HB $A250 [05.07.08]

Lewis Tsurumaki Lewis: Opportunistic Architecture Lewis, Tsurumaki, Lewis
Various works from the young practice of Lewis Tsurumaki Lewis who work with tight budgets, utilise awkward spaces, and have the ability to maximise materials use with new fabrication techniques.
Princeton Architectural Press New York 2008 192pp AU$76.00 [25.09.08]
Log 10 Summer/Fall 2007
Observations on architecture and the contemporary city. With contributions from various people on various locations. Anyone Corp. USA 2007 152pp PB AU$18.15 [23.08.08]

Log 11 Winter 2008
Observations on architecture and the contemporary city. With contributions from various people on various locations. Anyone Corp. USA 2008 152pp PB AU$18.15 [23.08.08]

Log 12 2008
Observations of Architecture and the Contemporary City. USA 2008 PB AU$17.00 [18.09.08]

Looking for Mies Daza R
A short compelling text searching for the man behind the architecture, examination of evidence, making deductions and gradually bringing to light the elements of a Mies biography, enhanced by the attractive sequence of illustrations.
Actar Spain 167pp PB AU$49.00 [28.08.08]

Lost Gardens of Sydney Morris C
To accompany the exhibition at The Museum of Sydney. Running until the 30th of November.Many of Sydney’s great Colonial gardens and others from the 20th century have been cleared, mainly for urban development. The gardens in this book have either already been lost or are substantially gone. Put together by Colleen Morris, a Sydney based heritage consultant with a special interest in garden history and conservation. Historic Houses Trust Australia 2008 160pp PB AU$49.95 [27.09.08]

Malls and Department stores Uffelen C
A range of creative solutions in contemporary retail architecture points to the importance of retail commerce in todays communal life. This richly illustrated volume examines the latest trends in retail architecture projected by some of the leading international architects of today. Braun Germany 2008 415pp HB AU$160.00 [14/08]

Marmol Radziner + Associates Marmol L & Radziner R
A unique monograph on the award winning firm, taking the reader from the early stages of concept right through to construction. AN insiders roadmap for anybody interested in the design-build phenomenon.
Princeton NY 2008 175pp PB $AU68.00 [07/08]

Mathematics for the Green Industry: Essential calculations for horticulture and landscape professionals Agnew Christians VanDerZanden
Designed for both students and practitioners in the green industry, this book offers full coverage of the calculations necessary to effectively, safely, and economically manage a Green Industry operation
Wiley USA 2008 395pp $AU72.95 [07/08]

Mecanoo: The Master Architect Series Houben F
Architecture is expressed as an all-embracing concept that ranges from conditions of fulfilling daily existence to architectural concepts. The books composition sheds light on Mecanoo’s meticulous approach to a project assignment, the explanatory project texts support this by illustrating the core of the interpretation of each projects program. Images Australia 2008 275pp HB AU$89.95 [14/08]

Modern Times: The Untold Story of Modernism in Australia Stephen A, P Goad & A McNamara
Richly illustrated and beautifully designed with more than 300 images , Modern Times reveals how modernism transformed Australian culture. It includes contributions from many authorities in the field and examinations on key figures such as Seidler, Hirschfield- Mack, the Featherstons, Boyd and Sievers.
Miegunyah Press & Powerhouse Publishing Australia 2008 253pp PB AU$49.95 [02.08]

Moved To Design Allan P & C Stutterheim [eds]
The collaborative effort between RMIT and Victoria University of Wellington Landscape departments has culminated in the publication of Moved To Design. With essays and student projects, topics to do with climate change and cities are addressed.
RMIT with VUW Australia 2007 101pp PB AU$25.00 [29.08.08]

New Uses For Heritage Places
Guidelines for the adaptation of historic buildings and sites.
Heritage Council of NSW Australia 2008 48pp PB $AU25.00 [07/08]

NL Architects: Life Logo Lan B.Q
Amsterdam based office NL Architects, focus on ordinary aspects of everyday life, including the unappreciated or negative, these are enhanced or twisted in order to bring attention to the unexpected potential of the things that surround us. AADCU 2008 287pp HB AU$74.80 [14/08]


Optimistic Architecture yearbook 2007 France French touch
67 projects by French Architects, with project geolocalisation, to locate projects by GPS coordinates. There is a diverse range of projects displayed in the large yearbook, great colour photos and technical drawings accompanying text explaining each project.
French Touch France 2007 PB AU$83.00 [14/08]

Paris: Art and Architecture M Padberg
An access guide to the astonishing collection of sites within Paris. A great travellers guide.
H.F Ullmann 2008 HB 480pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Place Makers: Contemporary Queensland Architects Edited by Miranda Wallace and Sarah Stutchbury
Featuring the works of 22 current and emerging Architects, with 55 projects from the largest exhibition of contemporary Architecture held in an Australian gallery. Place Makers provides an insight into the design of both dwellings and institutions, often exploring the effect of history, climate and culture upon local architecture. Projects feature include the works of Queensland practices Andresen O’Gorman Architects, Lindsay and Kerry Clare of Architectus, Donovan Hill and many more. Queensland Art Gallery 2008 319pp PB AU$49.95 [14/08]

Planetizen: Contemporary Debates in Urban Planning
With contributions from over 25 experts in the field, this interesting and broad range of essays covers topics such as: Sprawl, Transportation, Design, Disaster Planning and Social Planning.
Island Press USA 2007 183pp PB AU$39.95 [27.09.08]

Planetary Gardens: Landscape Architecture of Giles Clement Rocca A [ed]
A large format book displaying nine of Clement’s Planetary Gardens, alongside three essays by Clement himself and the editor Alessandro Rocca. Birkhauser Germany 2007 263pp PB AU$140.00 [20.09.08]

Playgrounds Peter Friedl
In any event play is not an innocent activity, play is a mode of expression common to all children. Playgrounds by Friedl explores the tiny urban enclaves intended (if not reserved) for children to relate to a strict delimitation and confinement of play seperated from the street.
Steudl Germany 2008 255pp HB $AU75.00 [07/08]

The Possibility of (an) Architecture… Goulthorpe M
Collected essays by Mark Goulthorpe, creator of deCOi, based in Paris and Boston. Articulating a radical agenda for the re-thinking of the basic precepts of the construction industry in light of digital technologies, this book explores the profound shift that is underway in all aspects of architectural praxis. Essays and lectures from the past 15 years discuss these changes in relationship to deCOi architects.
Routledge UK 2008 204pp PB AU$81.00 [23.08.08]

Post- It City: Occasional Urbanites
This tri-lingual text refers to the different temporary occupations of public space, be it commercial, re-creational, sexual or of any other type. The common characteristic being they barely leave a trace and self manage their appearance and disappearances.
CCCB Barcelona 2008 214pp PB AU$42.00 [28.08.08]

Project Russia # 47: 5 Star Hospitality
This bi-lingual publication in both Russian and English looks at hospitality in the hotel industry with articles on the best hotel and resorts in Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Samara, Sochi, the Crimea, Odessa etc.
ArtPlay Design Centre Moscow 2008 PB AU$44.00 [20.09.08]

Promenades: Landscape Design Krauel J
As a significant item in contemporary town planning, the promenade demands a case study of its most successful examples. A place for people to see and to be seen, the promenade is the meeting place where a society’s identity is constantly reaffirmed. This book answers to the needs of professionals or others seeking up-to-date knowledge regarding the management of public space in the city.
Links Spain 2008 180pp HB AU$99.95 [14/08]

Reinberg: Ecological Architecture Reinberg G. W
A pioneer of Austrian solar architecture, Reinberg has earned a reputation as an outstanding planner of social and eco-friendly housing since he designed and built his first collective residential project. His work combines the newest technical developments in the field of solar architecture with the highest aesthetic demands.
Springer-Verlag/Wein 2008 350pp HB AU$110.00 [28.08.08]

Relax! Best of Spa Design Annika Schulz
A colourful collection of some of the world’s most intriguing spa and bathroom designs. Creative use of materials and lighting are captured within this small publication.
Verlaghaus Braun 2008 400pp PB AU$39.95 [25.09.08]

Responsive Volatility Ho, JD [ed]
This bi-lingual publication is concerned with emerging issues in contemporary architectural design including interactive apparatus, textile formation and genetic algorithm. The collected projects transform static architecture into a more dynamic, interlaced, morphological and responsive architecture that constantly reacts to environmental shifts. ARC Taiwan 2007 255pp PB AU$39.00 [23.08.08]


S AM Magazine Swiss Architecture Museum
No 02: Instant Urbanism, Tracing the Theories of the Situationists in Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism
No 03: An Alternative Modernist
No 04: Arch/Scapes, Negotiating Swiss Architecture and Landscape
CMV Switzerland 2007-2008 80pp AU$23.65 [02.08]

S AM No 05: Re-Sampling Ornament Swiss Architecture Museum
CMV Switzerland 2007-2008 80pp AU$23.10 [20.09.08]

School Catherine Burke and Ian Grosvenor
Grosvenor and Burke reveal the way in which a school influences the lives of the people whom inhabit it. The history of the school demonstrates a dramatic change in both architecture, environment and the way in which a student learns. Changes in technology have also effected design and our own perspectives of what a school is and what it should be.
Reaktion Books 2008 208pp PB AU$45.95 [14/08]

Solar City: Sustainable Urban Development Treberspurg M
The solarcity is a model for a sustainable future. To be more precise, it is a complex, conscientiously planned, constructed used and inhabited urban model which at all levels and in all aspects represents the latest of development.
Springer-Verlag/Wein 2008 Austria 215pp AU$98.50 [28.08.08]

Sou Fujimoto: Primitive Future Sou Fujimoto
A look at Fujimoto’s work and process. With contributions from Toyo Ito, Terunobu Fujimori and Taro Igarashi.
INAX Publishing 2008 144pp PB AU$40.70 [25.09.08]


Space 482
42nd Route House, Tethys, Unmun Kindergarten Toilet House, Itaewon House 1, What completes SANAA’s design? Peter Cook. Space Korea 2008 143pp PB AU$22.00 [02.08]

Space Between People: How the Virtual changes Physical Architecture Doesinger S
Along with twelve critical contributions on the virtualisation of the physical realm, this book presents more than 40 selected and award-winning projects from the first architecture competition held within Second Life.
Prestel 2008 155pp PB AU$59.95 [23.08.08]

Spanish Architecture [1997- 2007]
This bi-lingual journal shows some of the most prominent architecture coming out of Spain. With projects by Spanish architects in Spain, Foreign architects in Spain and Spanish architects outside of Spain, this beautiful compilation of wroks details the Spanish way of building. Spain/China 2008 333pp PB AU$90.75 [27.09.08]

Stairs Scale 2: Zoom Series Silvio San Pietro
A selection of international staircases from Europe and the US which challenge the capacity of a staircase. Detailed use of materials, particularly high performing and sophisticated materials which impact greatly on the design of interior spaces. Edizioni L'Archivolto Italy 2008 HB 200pp $180.00 [28.08.08]

Sustainable Construction Sandy Halliday
A guide to understanding sustainable building design, updating professionals and students about current techniques in construction. Topics covered include materials, performance, services and post-occupancy evaluation. With covered works from individual to urban scales.
Butterworth Heinemann US 2008 PB 394pp $75.00 [28.08.08]

Sustainable Landscape Construction: A Guide to Green Building Outdoors Thompson JW & Sorvig K
This 2nd Edition has been updated with important developments and the latest scientific research in the field. Covering an extensive range of information from healing waste-land to paving less, material re-use, lighting and noise management. Island Press USA 2008 381pp PB AU$89.95 [27.09.08]

Swiss Made: new architecture from Switzerland Spier S.
PAPERBACK NOW AVAILABLE
Switzerland has produced some of the most refined buildings & revered architects in the world today. Presented through plans, drawings & specially commissioned photography, these works by emerging & established Swiss architects demonstrate an impressive degree of craftsmanship, material precision & formal invention. Thames&Hudson 2003 PB 256pp AU$49.95 [02.08]

Tectoniques Architectes: Unplugged Edited by Oliver Vadrot
A selection of works looking at simple construction techniques from around France. Their works demonstrate the use of timber and steel construction and various parameters for light and airflow.
Les Presses Réel France 2008 252pp HB AU$73.15 [18.09.08]


Top Shops 2 Broto C
Presents a wide range of shops selling clothing, complements and other objects; modern temples of consumption that have opened recently in different parts of the world. This is a dynamic and colourful collection of some of the most forward facing and inspiring shop designs of the world.
Links Spain 2008 235pp HB AU$120.00 [14/08]

Universal Design: Solutions for a barrier-free living Herwig O
Focused on designs for the 50+ age bracket, with design and socially conscious answers for designers and architects, decision-makers and companies. A range of interesting and innovative products and architectural solutions for a barrier-free world. Birkhauser Germany 2008 175pp HB AU$115.00 [27.09.08]

Unreal Estates of China Map Office
A series of line drawings which look at the life of a city in China. Each images describes an alternative urban…
Map Book Publishers Hong Kong 2008 160pp PB AU$26.95 [25.09.08]

Urban Ecology: Detroit and Beyond Kyong Park/ iCUE
Detroit is a city which demonstrates the harsh effects of urban decline through rapid development, technology and the general economy. Kyong Park runs the International Centre of Urban Ecology, a group that aim to address these issues and provide solutions and alternatives through various explorations of media, and the impact on the future of the city. Map Book Publishers/IDEA Hong Kong 2005 192pp PB AU$45.65 [18.09.08]

Urban Planning Theory since 1945 Nigel Taylor
A great book for students outlining the history of town planning theory since the end of the Second World War. It outlines and critiques the main theories often portrayed in developed countries, analysing the way in which planning has changed and developed.
Sage Publications 2008 184pp PB AU$67.00 [14/08]

Venice Biennale: New Australian Pavilion Di Stasio
A small exposition of work by finalists of the Café Di Stasio competition, to design a new Australian pavilion in Venice. Designers were divided into two categories, professional and pre-professional from numerous countries around the world, the brief encouraged adventurous thinking, which is demonstrated in all the final entries.
Di Stasio Australia 250pp PB AU$30.00 [28.08.08]

The Vertical Garden: From Nature to the City Blanc P
Travel with Patrick Blanc in this lusciously illustrated book to see the sources of his inspiration in natural milieus, learn his techniques, find out about more than 1000 of the plants he has employed in the 43 projects shown. With the preface written by Jean Nouvel. Norton & Company 2008 NY 192pp HB $AU77.95 [16/08]

ViA Arquitectura: Prizes 2005- 2006
Covering the College of Architects of the Valencian community awards, this edition of ViA presents two years worth of winners. Spain 2008 117pp PB AU$63.25 [02.08]

Vienna: Art and Architecture Rolf T
A substantial reference book, of the art and architectural history of Vienna, well documented and illustrated. Covers a wide body of works. H.F.Ullman 2008 450pp PB AU$35.00 [14/08]

Visual Instruction Archive: Visual ID 4
A multi-lingual, photographic compilation of instructional images and diagrams from around the world.
World Photo Press Japan 2007 207pp PB $AU51.70 [07/08]

Volume #15 Volume
Numbver 15 in the volume Magazine series, this issue explores the lifetime of the book through notions of storage, art and culture, people and knowledge.
Idea Books 2008 PB AU$42.35 [14/08]

Wallpaper City Guide: New York 2008
Phaidon UK 2007 103pp PB AU$12.95 [20.09.08]

World’s Away: New Suburban Landscapes Johnson P & K McLean
This exhibition catalogue from the Walker Art Centre in Minnesota accompanied the exhibition titled Worlds Away, the first major museum exhibition to examine both the art and architecture of the contemporary American suburb.
Walker Art Centre USA 2008 333pp PB $AU65.00 [07/08]

The World’s Best Hotels 2008/09 Edited by Melisa Teo
An introduction to a large collection of the world best hotels, particularly large established brands. There are over 50 hotels presented, with amenities and facilities described from Moscow to Berlin, Paris and Istanbul.
EDM Books 2008 222pp HB AU$49.95 [18.09.08]

World’s Greatest Architect: Making, Meaning and Network Culture William J. Mitchell
Mitchell offers a series of snap-shots, short essays and analyses, that examine the systems of function and meaning currently operating in our buildings, cities and global networks.
MIT Press US 2008 PB 145pp $25.95 [28.08.08]

The World of Madelon Vriesendorp: Paintings/Postcards/ Objects/ Games Basar S & Truby S [eds]
This publication reveals for the first time a significant- and near secret- corpus of work notable for its wild diversity. Though Vriesendorp is best known for her seminal cycle of anthropomorphic architectural paintings, her extensive ‘art of generosity’ embraces bad taste, pop, ‘playground surrealism’ and the touching beauty of culture’s failed objects. Here, enlightenment emerges from distraction, whilst seriousness must surrender to the non-serious.
AA UK 2008 275pp PB AU$85.00 [23.08.08]




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top ten books

New Atlas for Christmas!
Phaidon Atlas of the 21st Century
The "Phaidon Atlas of the 21st Century" is a new collection of more than 1000 outstanding projects built since 2000 and will be available at Architext bookshops in November.
In 2004, Phaidon released their first Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. It was a five year snapshot of the architecture bridging the millennium and it has become a favoured reference in architect's offices throughout the world. A small number of significant buildings from the first collection are retained in this new Atlas as they represent major 21st century additions to the built environment, but 95 per cent of the projects featured are new to the "Phaidon Atlas of the 21st Century".

It will be available from Novemberr 2008, post free within Australia for pre-publication orders.
Phaidon 2008 HB AU$275.00
Australian Institute of Architects members refer to e-news offer.



NEW BOOKS

100 Dream houses from Down Under Robyn Beaver
New to the series, 100 Dream houses introduces houses from Australia and New Zealand and the way in which they utilise site, materials, and climate to their fullest potential. Particularly interesting is the multitude of environmentally sustainable projects, with most dwellings implementing solar and passive heating and cooling, thermal qualities and rainwater harvesting. Images Publishing 2008 349pp HB AU$59.95 [14/08]

2G Dossier: Iberoamerica Emerging architecture 2G
Ibero-american architecture is exciting: the identification of a diverse and inherently heterogeneous group that bases its similarities on the interpretation of contemporary culture. Providing examples from numerous European and Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries, defining them according to the socio-economic realities they are going through. 2G Spain 2008 135pp AU$66.00 [14/08]

2G Paulo Mendes da Rocha: Recent work 2G
Issue 45, A collection of recent works from the internationally recognised Brazilian architect, in a well documented 2G title, including photos, plans, and sketches. 2G Spain 2008 145pp AU$65.00 [14/08]

2G Smiljan Radic 2G
Issue 44, of 2G international architecture review looks at Chilean architect Smiljan Radic, displaying a number of his recent works, from 1997 to 2007. 2G Spain 2008 145pp AU$65.00 [14/08]

AA files 56 Nigel Taylor
Topics of this issue include: Programmatic Geometry, Robert Venturi, The Grand Tour and the Revision of Modern Architecture. AA UK 2008 88pp PB AU$55.00 [14/08]

AA Book Projetcs Review 2008
Architecture. AA UK 2008 PB AU$94.20 [05.09.08]

Absent Architecture of the 20th Century Series
14: Loos: Group of Twenty Villas on the Cote D’Azur 1923
19: G.A.T.C.P.A.C. Portable Bungalow 1931- 1935
21: Terragni El Danteum, Roma 1938- 1940
23: Wright Memorial Masieri, Venecia 1953
Editorial Rueda Madrid HB $AU50.00 [07.08.08]

AD: Cities of Dispersal Segal R & E Verbakel
Questioning the traditional boundaries between cities, suburbs, countryside and wilderness, this issue of AD explores emergent types of public space in low-density environments. It describes this new form of urbanism: de-centralised, in a constant process of expansion and contraction, not homogenous or necessarily low-rise, nor guided by one mode of development, typology or pattern.
JWiley USA 2008 135pp PB AU$59.95 [29.08.08]

AD ProtoArchitecture: Analogue and Digital Hybrids Castle H [ed]
With contributions from Lebbeus Woods, Evan Douglis, Theo Jansen, Shin Egashira and many more, ProtoArchitecture presents an explicitly diverse collection of works from leading and emerging practitioners, educators, researchers and visionaries from all corners of this innovative field.
JWiley USA 2008 136pp PB AU$59.95 [23.08.08]

Airport Interiors: Design for Business Steve Thomas-Emberson
Explores the global development of the Airport. It also looks at the development of design, circulation, space and interior finishes, and the way in which they impact upon the users of space. Over the past 10 years, Airports have also developed into commercial shopping hubs and this too must be well considered.
Wiley 2008 232pp HB AU$115.00 [14/08]

Ambiguous Spaces Naja & deOstos
Next in the pamphlet architecture series #29.
Princeton Architectural Press Canada 2008 80pp PB AU$32.00 [25.09.08]

Architect's Pocket Book 3rd Edition Ross et al
A pocket size reference book for the practising Architect or student. This book provides the first rules of thumb for building design and provides a quick and accurate guide for a complete range of on the job issues. Site-work, Planning, Materials, Services and Structures are just some of the topics covered in this book.
Architectural Press US 2008 PB 340pp $43.95 [28.08.08]

Architecture in Transit Molsosa Fabres M [ed]
Alonso, Balaguer y Arquitectos Asociades present their philosophy through their most recent works, with more than fifty projects and works in several cities and countries.
Actar Spain 2008 388pp HB AU$100.00 [27.09.08]


Armani Ginza Tower Massimiliano Fuksas
As suggested in its title, this small book, displays the new Armani tower of glass and lights that illuminates the heart of the new fashion district of Ginza, Japan. Interpreting the emotions suggested by the clothes with a lightness and a sense of transparency. Actar Spain 2008 PB AU$55.00 [14/08]

Art Deco San Francisco: The Architecture of Timothy Pflueger Poletti T
Documents the extensive and impressive career of one of San Francisco’s most prolific architects. Including the San Francisco Stock Exchange and the iconic Top of the Mark.
Princeton USA 2008 243pp HB AU$105.00 [27.09.08]

Art House: Gallery of Modern Art Queensland Hyatt P [ed]
Sketches, drawings, images, text and interviews are all portrayed to showcase Australia’s newest and largest public art gallery. Thames & Hudson Australia 2008 80pp PB AU$39.95 [27.09.08]

Artificial Light: A narrative inquiry into the nature of abstraction, immediacy,
and other architectural fictions Mitnick K
Keith Mitnick, himself an architect and teacher, presents a startling vivid personal memoir, inexorably linked to his highly developed awareness of his surroundings.
Princeton architectural press USA 2008 150pp PB AU$45.00 [28.08.08]

Art Nouveau Fahr-Becker G
With 16 chapters, 14 of them dedicated specifically to Art Nouveau in a particular city, country or region, Fahr-Becker displays art, architecture and design from this decorative period of style.
Tandem Verlag Germany 2007 425pp PB AU$35.00 [10.07.08]

Atlas: Global Architecture circa 2000
A worldwide survey of architecture, with 10 chapters separated into regions and countries.
BBVA Spain 2007 309pp PB $AU69.30 [07/08]

AV 125: Oscar Niemeyer, One Hundred Years
AV Spain 2008 137pp PB AU$62.25 [07.08.08]

b720MN19 Ubeda R
b720 is a team of architects based in Barcelona and Madrid, MN19 is a project that consisted of transforming an administrative building between party walls in Barcelona, with significant structural problems, into an office building with all of the flexibility and services expected of such constructions. With punchy photography and quotes from renowned architects b720MN19 documents the project both visually and conceptually.
Actar Spain 2007 104pp HB AU$75.00 [23.08.08]

Badlands: New Horizons in Landscape edited by Denise Markonish
Badlands questions the way in which we perceive landscape and the future. A catalogue of the works of 21 artists, including Vaughn Bell and Yutaka Sone, it addresses such issues as the history of landscape, volcanoes and wildfire, land use and much more. Including colour illustrations, interviews and a range of essays.
MIT Press US 2008 PB 226pp $36.95 [28.08.08]

Banraisha: A Poetic Architecture by Yoshiro Taniguchi and Isamu Noguchi Sugiyama M
The Faculty Retreat of Keio University in Tokyo, named New Banraisha, was a post-war collaboration between architect, Taniguchi and sculptor, Noguchi. This book documents the architecture and surrounding gardens, including essays and photographs. Kejima Inst. Pub. Japan 2006 103pp HB $AU61.60 [07.08.08]

Barcelona: The city of Gaudi Moix L
This pocket sized, historic tourist guide, encapsulates two thousand years of history while maintaining Barcelona’s young and vibrant spirit of today. Maps and well illustrated photographs create the main body of this guide, although reference to styles and popular locations are noted. Triangle Postals Spain 2007 230pp AU$28.00 [14/08]

Barragan: Space & Shadow, Walls & Colour Dan Pauly
NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK
Birkhauser Germany 2002 PB 232pp AU$93.50 [02.08.08]


Basics Interior Architecture 02 Context + Environment Brooker G
Context + Environment examines the ways in which elements based both inside and outside of the host building can influence and affect the interior space. With detailed studies of contemporary interiors, focussing on such issues as colour, natural and artificial lighting, climate and sustainability.
AVA Switzerland 2008 150pp PB AU$49.95 [28.08.08]

Beautiful Bedrooms Around the World Torre F & Deidi Von Schaewen
A beautiful collection of bedrooms from around the world. Split into chapters focused on different styles and contexts, from the richly ornate right through to the minimal, rural and outdoor.
Aubanel Switzerland 2007 267pp HB AU$59.95 [18.09.08]

Between Earth and Heaven: The architecture of John Lautner Olsberg N
This richly illustrated monograph includes previously unpublished plans, drawings, construction images and Lautner’s own photographs. The evolution, originality and logic of his designs is unveiled, with a focus on the connection to landscape and the fluidity that marks his innovative spatial arguments.
Rizzoli Italy 2008 235pp HB AU$99.00 [14/08]

Buildings for the Performing Arts 2nd Edition Ian Appleton
A guide to the development process of designing buildings for the performing arts. Throughout the various stages of development the reader is introduced to such issues as dealing with clients, planning, design and the final building stages. Architectural Press US 2008 PB 284pp $100.00 [28.08.08]

C3 Magazine C3
272: Reclaiming the Time and Place, Living the Land
279: Beyond the Bridge, Urban Figures, A69- Architects
282: +Mobile, RHM Architects
283: Farm Houses in Transition, 2010 Shanghai Expo Pavilion, FAR Frohn & Rojas
C3 Publishing Co Korea PB AU$31.35 [02.08.08]

C3 Magazine C3
284: Landscape in Office.
C3 Publishing Co Korea PB AU$26.95 [20.09.08]

Caracas: The Informal City (DVD) by Rob Schroder
A story of the informal development occurring in Caracas after an influx of migrants. Over four out of six million of these migrants live in self built high density dwellings, with mind blowing effects on the future of their society.
Submarine Channel 2008 104mins DVD AU$37.95 [18.09.08]



Caring Spaces, Learning Places: Children’s environments that work Greenman J
This book reminds us to focus on the meaningful work of creating and improving the environments of childhood, considered by many educators as a helpful friend. This edition expands the scope of the book, giving more attention to children with special needs. Exchange Press 2007 Australia 255pp PB AU$119.95 [14/08]

Cesar Portela: Spanish Architecture
The Works of Cesar Portela, Spanish Architect.
Colegio de Arquitectos de Almeria 2008 108pp HB AU$40.00 [14/08]

Challenge of social innovation in urban revitalization Drewe P
This book looks at bottom-up actions, where residents and local organisations took charge, taking risks to improve their living conditions and to build a new future, mobilizing a wide range of resources. A series of case studies are also presented. Techne Press Netherlands 260pp PB AU$99.95 [28.08.08]

China Contemporary Michael Freeman
The rapid growth of late in China has brought about much development into the realms of interior design, fine arts and architecture. With colour photography by Michael Freeman of new and exciting projects and commentary by Chinese journalist Xiao Dan Wang. Thames & Hudson 2008 264pp HB AU$75.00 [18.09.08]

Concrete: Architecture Compact Joachim Fischer
An enquiry into the development of concrete during the 20th Century, while also examining current methods and trends in the use of concrete in international projects.
H.F Ullmann 2008 PB 288pp $29.95 [28.08.08]

Constructing Dwelling Clearing: Spatial Practices Tyler, Burtynsky and Meyerowitz
From the exhibition of three photographers, detailing their interpretations of architecture and space. With 39 works, it details the way in which architecture influences the landscape, human kind, and ultimately the life of the building, and how deconstructing or clearing may alter a space. Colour Photography and accompanying text.
Kulturunea 2007 122pp HB AU$58.00 [14/08]

Creative City: Dynamics Innovations Actions Carta M
A research review atlas of urban, landscape and architectural projects, which collect some good creative practices for transforming the contemporary city.
List Spain 2007 160pp PB AU$53.00 [28.08.08]

DD_25 Internet Suburbia, Andreas Angelidakis/ Greece- Norway
Working at the intersection of digital culture and architectural production, where the internet is a place where ideas are born get tested, where new social behaviours define the way our society will develop in years to come.
Damdi Korea 2008 219pp HB $A61.00 [27.09.08]

DD_26 Digital Recall, AEDS/USA France
Ammar Eloueini Digit-all Studio with offices in the United States and Europe.
Damdi Korea 2008 219pp HB $A61.00 [27.09.08]

Deeper Shade of Green Bernhardt J
Sustainable Urban Development, Building and Architecture in New Zealand
This book offers an introduction into the new realm of sustainable thinking, concepts and solutions in New Zeland.
Balasoglou NZ 2008 231pp PB $AU69.95 [07/08]

De Lapuerta + Asensio
A collection of the architects work broken up into chapters on materials. Bi-Lingual: Spanish/English.
Editorial Rueda Madrid 2007 165pp PB AU$75.35 [23.08.08]

Denton Corker Marshall: Non Fictional Narratives van Schaik L
Full colour images taken from various vantage points draw the viewer into this photographic narrative of DCM’s work. A beautiful journey through Australia, China, Indonesia and the UK, with essays by Nikos Papastergiadis, Jianfei Zhu and Deyan Sudjic. Birkhauser Germany 2008 293pp HB AU$135.00 [02.08]

Desert Architecture Gallindo M
A large-format book with beautiful images of selected projects from across the world’s driest and hottest regions. With short descriptive texts, plans and sections. Braun Germany 2009 173pp HB AU$80.00 [27.09.08]

Design Destinations Worldwide Joachim Fischer
Boxed Edition. A collection of the most glamorous places to visit on your overseas adventures, from museums in Tokyo to resorts in Bali, restaurants in Sydney and hotels in Paris and New York.
H.F Ullmann 2008 PB 800pp $95.00 [28.08.08]

Design Detective Frederic Dedelley
The designer Frédéric Dedelley illustrates with eight themes and exemplary projects the path from discovering an image in everyday life, archiving it, and reworking it until is transformed into a new object. Design Detective illustrates in an entertaining way the heart of design: seeing and perceiving.
Lars Muller Switzerland 2008 256pp HB AU$66.00 [28.08.08]

Digital Architecture Now >A global survey of Emerging Talent Neil Spiller
A discussion and interpretation of new digital technological influences on the world’s architecture. The commercial availability and fresh knowledge has altered the way in which we design for the future, ‘fast, accurate and globally transferable design.’ Thames and Hudson 2008 400pp PB AU$90.00 [11.09.08]


DRL: A Design research compendium AA
An animated record of the first ten years of the AA’s pioneering graduate design programme. It documents student projects developed by 104 design teams, the work of 25 esteemed graduates selected from a global network of 354, 27 entries to the DRL TEN pavilion competition and projects by current DRL staff. Alongside the projects, a series of texts speculate on future directions for design research in the context of an evolving global architectural culture.
AA UK 2008 367pp AU$95.00 [14/08]

Eat! Best of Restaurant Design Annika Schulz
A colourful collection of some of the world’s most exciting restaurant designs. Creative use of materials and lighting, and careful allocation of space are captured within this small book.
Verlaghaus Braun 2008 400pp PB AU$39.95 [25.09.08]

Film and Architecture: Busan Cinema Complex International Invited Competition Joon Kang B
The 2005 Busan International Architectural Competition for the Busan Cinema Complex was won by Coop Himmelb(l)au. With all entries showcased, proposals from Tschumi, Egeraat, Heikkinen- Komonen, MVRDV, Holl and TEN Arquitectos are shown. C3 Korea 2006 261pp HB $AU84.15 [07/08]

Florence Taylor’s Hats Freestone R & B Hanna
With her outspoken feminism, working class background and right wing politics, her flair for business and unorthodox private life, Florence Taylor is a towering yet contradictory personality. Australia’s first “lady architect”.
Halstead Australia 2008 245pp PB AU$29.95 [05.09.08]

Frank O.Gehry: Selected Works 1969 to today Mathewson
Gehry is one of the worlds most innovative and prolific architects who’s career now spanning nearly 40 years, is still in progress. This retrospective of Gehrys work features informative essays and hundreds of superb photographs illustrating his work. Firefly China 2007 600pp AU$120.00 [14/08]

The French Country House Nicolay-Mazery C & Touillon B
A lavishly illustrated book of l’art de vivre- the art of good living, from deep within the intimate spaces of French country houses. Vendome Press USA 2003 191pp PB AU$45.00 [27.09.08]

Fuller Houses Federico Neder
Fuller’s innovative Dymaxion Dwelling in 1929 was an overnight sensation. Neder discusses the notion of a self sufficient prototype housing style, and its future impact upon world architecture, domesticity, fashion and design.
Lars Muller Publishers 2008 239pp PB AU$70.00 [25.09.08]


Green BIM: successful sustainable design with building information modelling Krygiel E & B Nies
Meet the challenge of integrating Building Information Modelling and sustainability with this in-depth guide, which pairs these two revolutionary movements to create environmentally friendly design through a streamlined process.
JWiley USA 2008 241pp PB AU$64.95 [29.08.08]

The Green Building Revolution Yudelson J
Introduces readers to the basics of green building and to the projects and people that are advancing the movement. With a focus on LEED-certified buildings, Yudelson shows why and how readers can start thinking about designing, building and operating high-performance, environmentally aware buildings on conventional budgets. Island Press USA 2008 242pp PB AU$49.95 [27.09.08]

Hernan Diaz Alonso: Xefirotarch Steele, Bratton & Petit
Xefirotarch is the practice of Hernan Diaz Alonso, an award winning design and architecture firm based in Los Angeles. 22 mostly unbuilt projects and competitions are shown, with complimentary essays and analysis.
Hust Press 2008 298pp HB AU$75.00 [14/08]

Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling Bergdoll C
Home Delivery traces the history of prefabrication in architecture, from its early roots in colonial cottages to the work of such figures as Thomas Edison, Marcel Breuer and Jean Prouve. It concludes in the present day with a group of full-scale contemporary houses commissioned specifically for the MoMA exhibition that this book accompanies. MoMA USA 2008 240pp HB AU$83.50 [28.08.08]

Hotel and Restaurant Design No.2 Yee R
Organised alphabetically by design firm, with each project index for easy reference. Hoteliers, restaurateurs and the architects and interior designers serving the hospitality world will find exciting new ways to inspire their projects in its pages. From the Ritz-Carlton Beijing to Philadelphia’s Le Bec-Fin, these are hotels and restaurant environments to meet the particular needs of every business or leisure guest.
VRP USA 2008 263pp HB AU$130.00 [14/08]

Hotel Spaces Montse Borras
Creativity and distinction in the hotel business is essential to success. Hotel designers around the world have discovered the growing need for individuality in hotel spaces. This book showcases some of the most beautiful and inventive hotels in the world providing over 300 gorgeous images of luxurious and creative lobbies, lounges, restaurants, bars, bedrooms, suites, and spas.
Loft China 2008 210pp HB $AU70.00 [07/08]

Houses Now: Urban Houses Chueca P
This monographic work analyses the difficulty of integrating new residential volumes into sites that are seriously conditioned by their situation and environment. In each case, particularly narrow and awkward dimensions imposed limitations that the architects have resolved with creativity and wit, implementing exemplary technical and formal solutions to make the buildings connect with the existing context while making aspects of the projects composition and construction interesting. Links Spain 2008 240pp HB AU$79.95 [14/08]


Houses Now: Unique Houses Broto E
Houses Now provides dozens of truly unique homes, packed with the latest ideas on layout, design, materials and functionality. Each project is presented with full colour photographs, floor plans, commentary from the architects, construction details and more. Links Spain 2008 240pp HB AU$79.95 [14/08]

How They Work: The Hidden World of Dutch Design Powilleit I & Quax T
The authors of this book examine the working methods of seventeen designers, as well as the typically Dutch approach which has made them world-famous. A beautifully put together book with an interesting design showcase. 010 Publishers Rotterdam 2008 223pp AU$84.00 [27.09.08]

Ian+ New Ecology Lan BQ
The Italian studio Ian+ has recently accomplished 10 years of practice. To celebrate this occasion they are presenting to the international public this volume of work. With sections on Critical Writing, Museums, Headquarters, Public Buildings, Urban Spaces, Parking and Essays.
AADCU China 2007 239pp HB $AU68.50 [07/08]

Ice Architecture Gallindo M
A large-format book with beautiful images of selected projects from across the world’s iciest regions. With short descriptive texts, plans and sections. Braun Germany 2009 173pp HB AU$80.00 [27.09.08]

Imagine 01: Facades 010 Publishers
The development of the curtain wall changed the way we design structures. New technologies of the 21st century introduce mind blowing techniques for creating, altering and adapting the skin of a building – there are endless possibilities.
010 Publishers Rotterdam 2008 128pp PB AU$52.25 [18.09.08]

Imagine 02: Deflatables 010 Publishers
Deflatables looks at the development of vacuum constructions and their uses and endless possibilities in main stream construction.
010 Publishers Rotterdam 2008 128pp PB AU$52.25 [18.09.08]

Informal Architectures Anthony Kiendl
An alternative experience into the built environment and public space, Informal Architectures looks at the politics and culture of space. Descriptions and analytical writings from often semi-permanent works by Dan Graham, Gordon Matta-Clark, David Hoffos and more.
Black Dog Pub. UK 2008 PB 208pp $105.00 [28.08.08]

Inspired High-End Interior Design Reilly S
Inspired High-End Interior Design showcases 83 of the UK’s leading Interior Designers, examining their various sources of inspirations and outlining how the projects come together.
Schiffer UK 2006 191pp HB AU$100.00 [23.08.08]

Invented Edens: Techno cities of the 20th Century R.H Kargon and A. P Molella
Introduces the notion of a ‘techno-city’ a term coined by the authors to describe the development of the urban environment. The ‘techno-city’ is influenced by large technological or industrial advances, in a mix of rural landscape and farmland, something of the Twentieth century we are all familiar with. The authors then use historical studies to interpret and present fantastical visions for the future.
MIT Press US 2008 HB 190pp $36.95 [28.08.08]

JA 69 Roof Dynamics
Japan Architect Japan Spring 2008 136pp PB AU$41.80 [02.08]

Key urban Housing of the Twentieth Century Hilary French
Detailed photography, plans sections and elevations of some of the world’s most prominent high density housing projects. Lawrence King London 2008 240pp PB AU$85.00 [18.09.08]

Kolon Mini Series
Beach Houses (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Colour photography with some accompanying text and drawings of contemporary international waterfront houses.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Scandinavian Homes (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Colour photography with some accompanying text and drawings of contemporary Scandinavian Homes particularly interesting is the focus on material and structure.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Paradise Pools (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
A collection of contemporary international pools and resorts with colour photography and accompanying text.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Lofts: Living and Working (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Colour photography with some accompanying text and drawings of contemporary lofts demonstrating interesting design strategies.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Interiors by Colour (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Documents various strategies for the way in which we use colour in our homes and everyday life.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Contemporary Architecture (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
An introduction to successful public buildings from all over the world, including schools, kindergartens and airport terminals.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

City Apartments (Kolon Mini Series) Macarena San Martin
Colour photography with some accompanying text and drawings of contemporary international apartments.
LOFT Publications Spain 2008 PB 256pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Landscape Design Ryoko Ueyama
A guide to seven of Ueyama’s most representative works. A prominent and well respected Japanese Landscape Designer, her work has often been described as portraying ‘a sense of place’. With bi-lingual text in Japanese and English. Azur Coporation 2008 232pp PB AU$105.00 [11.09.08]

Land&ScapeSeries: Latinscapes, Landscape as Raw Material Martignoni J
The latest in the Land&Scape series, Latinscapes is a bi-lingual text focused on landscape architecture in Latin America, where architects tend to be self-trained through experience and thanks to an attitude that sees, utilises and recreates the landscape as an aesthetic and cultural means of expression. Latinscapes tries to display an attitude common to various countries: that of landscape understood as raw materials.
GG Spain 2007 173pp AU$75.00 [23.08.08]

Le Corbusier Le Grand
Introduction by Jean-Louis Cohen and chapter introductions by Tim Benton
Le Grand is Le Big! A comprehensive, visual biography of one of architecture’s greatest innovators. This amazing publication contains over 2000 images and many rare and unpublished documents that give an extraordinary insight into Le Corbusier’s private and professional worlds. The main volume is slipcased with a 72 page booklet containing english translations of all the major documents.
Taschen Germany, 2008 768pages HB $A250 [05.07.08]

Lewis Tsurumaki Lewis: Opportunistic Architecture Lewis, Tsurumaki, Lewis
Various works from the young practice of Lewis Tsurumaki Lewis who work with tight budgets, utilise awkward spaces, and have the ability to maximise materials use with new fabrication techniques.
Princeton Architectural Press New York 2008 192pp AU$76.00 [25.09.08]
Log 10 Summer/Fall 2007
Observations on architecture and the contemporary city. With contributions from various people on various locations. Anyone Corp. USA 2007 152pp PB AU$18.15 [23.08.08]

Log 11 Winter 2008
Observations on architecture and the contemporary city. With contributions from various people on various locations. Anyone Corp. USA 2008 152pp PB AU$18.15 [23.08.08]

Log 12 2008
Observations of Architecture and the Contemporary City. USA 2008 PB AU$17.00 [18.09.08]

Looking for Mies Daza R
A short compelling text searching for the man behind the architecture, examination of evidence, making deductions and gradually bringing to light the elements of a Mies biography, enhanced by the attractive sequence of illustrations.
Actar Spain 167pp PB AU$49.00 [28.08.08]

Lost Gardens of Sydney Morris C
To accompany the exhibition at The Museum of Sydney. Running until the 30th of November.Many of Sydney’s great Colonial gardens and others from the 20th century have been cleared, mainly for urban development. The gardens in this book have either already been lost or are substantially gone. Put together by Colleen Morris, a Sydney based heritage consultant with a special interest in garden history and conservation. Historic Houses Trust Australia 2008 160pp PB AU$49.95 [27.09.08]

Malls and Department stores Uffelen C
A range of creative solutions in contemporary retail architecture points to the importance of retail commerce in todays communal life. This richly illustrated volume examines the latest trends in retail architecture projected by some of the leading international architects of today. Braun Germany 2008 415pp HB AU$160.00 [14/08]

Marmol Radziner + Associates Marmol L & Radziner R
A unique monograph on the award winning firm, taking the reader from the early stages of concept right through to construction. AN insiders roadmap for anybody interested in the design-build phenomenon.
Princeton NY 2008 175pp PB $AU68.00 [07/08]

Mathematics for the Green Industry: Essential calculations for horticulture and landscape professionals Agnew Christians VanDerZanden
Designed for both students and practitioners in the green industry, this book offers full coverage of the calculations necessary to effectively, safely, and economically manage a Green Industry operation
Wiley USA 2008 395pp $AU72.95 [07/08]

Mecanoo: The Master Architect Series Houben F
Architecture is expressed as an all-embracing concept that ranges from conditions of fulfilling daily existence to architectural concepts. The books composition sheds light on Mecanoo’s meticulous approach to a project assignment, the explanatory project texts support this by illustrating the core of the interpretation of each projects program. Images Australia 2008 275pp HB AU$89.95 [14/08]

Modern Times: The Untold Story of Modernism in Australia Stephen A, P Goad & A McNamara
Richly illustrated and beautifully designed with more than 300 images , Modern Times reveals how modernism transformed Australian culture. It includes contributions from many authorities in the field and examinations on key figures such as Seidler, Hirschfield- Mack, the Featherstons, Boyd and Sievers.
Miegunyah Press & Powerhouse Publishing Australia 2008 253pp PB AU$49.95 [02.08]

Moved To Design Allan P & C Stutterheim [eds]
The collaborative effort between RMIT and Victoria University of Wellington Landscape departments has culminated in the publication of Moved To Design. With essays and student projects, topics to do with climate change and cities are addressed.
RMIT with VUW Australia 2007 101pp PB AU$25.00 [29.08.08]

New Uses For Heritage Places
Guidelines for the adaptation of historic buildings and sites.
Heritage Council of NSW Australia 2008 48pp PB $AU25.00 [07/08]

NL Architects: Life Logo Lan B.Q
Amsterdam based office NL Architects, focus on ordinary aspects of everyday life, including the unappreciated or negative, these are enhanced or twisted in order to bring attention to the unexpected potential of the things that surround us. AADCU 2008 287pp HB AU$74.80 [14/08]


Optimistic Architecture yearbook 2007 France French touch
67 projects by French Architects, with project geolocalisation, to locate projects by GPS coordinates. There is a diverse range of projects displayed in the large yearbook, great colour photos and technical drawings accompanying text explaining each project.
French Touch France 2007 PB AU$83.00 [14/08]

Paris: Art and Architecture M Padberg
An access guide to the astonishing collection of sites within Paris. A great travellers guide.
H.F Ullmann 2008 HB 480pp $14.95 [28.08.08]

Place Makers: Contemporary Queensland Architects Edited by Miranda Wallace and Sarah Stutchbury
Featuring the works of 22 current and emerging Architects, with 55 projects from the largest exhibition of contemporary Architecture held in an Australian gallery. Place Makers provides an insight into the design of both dwellings and institutions, often exploring the effect of history, climate and culture upon local architecture. Projects feature include the works of Queensland practices Andresen O’Gorman Architects, Lindsay and Kerry Clare of Architectus, Donovan Hill and many more. Queensland Art Gallery 2008 319pp PB AU$49.95 [14/08]

Planetizen: Contemporary Debates in Urban Planning
With contributions from over 25 experts in the field, this interesting and broad range of essays covers topics such as: Sprawl, Transportation, Design, Disaster Planning and Social Planning.
Island Press USA 2007 183pp PB AU$39.95 [27.09.08]

Planetary Gardens: Landscape Architecture of Giles Clement Rocca A [ed]
A large format book displaying nine of Clement’s Planetary Gardens, alongside three essays by Clement himself and the editor Alessandro Rocca. Birkhauser Germany 2007 263pp PB AU$140.00 [20.09.08]

Playgrounds Peter Friedl
In any event play is not an innocent activity, play is a mode of expression common to all children. Playgrounds by Friedl explores the tiny urban enclaves intended (if not reserved) for children to relate to a strict delimitation and confinement of play seperated from the street.
Steudl Germany 2008 255pp HB $AU75.00 [07/08]

The Possibility of (an) Architecture… Goulthorpe M
Collected essays by Mark Goulthorpe, creator of deCOi, based in Paris and Boston. Articulating a radical agenda for the re-thinking of the basic precepts of the construction industry in light of digital technologies, this book explores the profound shift that is underway in all aspects of architectural praxis. Essays and lectures from the past 15 years discuss these changes in relationship to deCOi architects.
Routledge UK 2008 204pp PB AU$81.00 [23.08.08]

Post- It City: Occasional Urbanites
This tri-lingual text refers to the different temporary occupations of public space, be it commercial, re-creational, sexual or of any other type. The common characteristic being they barely leave a trace and self manage their appearance and disappearances.
CCCB Barcelona 2008 214pp PB AU$42.00 [28.08.08]

Project Russia # 47: 5 Star Hospitality
This bi-lingual publication in both Russian and English looks at hospitality in the hotel industry with articles on the best hotel and resorts in Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Samara, Sochi, the Crimea, Odessa etc.
ArtPlay Design Centre Moscow 2008 PB AU$44.00 [20.09.08]

Promenades: Landscape Design Krauel J
As a significant item in contemporary town planning, the promenade demands a case study of its most successful examples. A place for people to see and to be seen, the promenade is the meeting place where a society’s identity is constantly reaffirmed. This book answers to the needs of professionals or others seeking up-to-date knowledge regarding the management of public space in the city.
Links Spain 2008 180pp HB AU$99.95 [14/08]

Reinberg: Ecological Architecture Reinberg G. W
A pioneer of Austrian solar architecture, Reinberg has earned a reputation as an outstanding planner of social and eco-friendly housing since he designed and built his first collective residential project. His work combines the newest technical developments in the field of solar architecture with the highest aesthetic demands.
Springer-Verlag/Wein 2008 350pp HB AU$110.00 [28.08.08]

Relax! Best of Spa Design Annika Schulz
A colourful collection of some of the world’s most intriguing spa and bathroom designs. Creative use of materials and lighting are captured within this small publication.
Verlaghaus Braun 2008 400pp PB AU$39.95 [25.09.08]

Responsive Volatility Ho, JD [ed]
This bi-lingual publication is concerned with emerging issues in contemporary architectural design including interactive apparatus, textile formation and genetic algorithm. The collected projects transform static architecture into a more dynamic, interlaced, morphological and responsive architecture that constantly reacts to environmental shifts. ARC Taiwan 2007 255pp PB AU$39.00 [23.08.08]


S AM Magazine Swiss Architecture Museum
No 02: Instant Urbanism, Tracing the Theories of the Situationists in Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism
No 03: An Alternative Modernist
No 04: Arch/Scapes, Negotiating Swiss Architecture and Landscape
CMV Switzerland 2007-2008 80pp AU$23.65 [02.08]

S AM No 05: Re-Sampling Ornament Swiss Architecture Museum
CMV Switzerland 2007-2008 80pp AU$23.10 [20.09.08]

School Catherine Burke and Ian Grosvenor
Grosvenor and Burke reveal the way in which a school influences the lives of the people whom inhabit it. The history of the school demonstrates a dramatic change in both architecture, environment and the way in which a student learns. Changes in technology have also effected design and our own perspectives of what a school is and what it should be.
Reaktion Books 2008 208pp PB AU$45.95 [14/08]

Solar City: Sustainable Urban Development Treberspurg M
The solarcity is a model for a sustainable future. To be more precise, it is a complex, conscientiously planned, constructed used and inhabited urban model which at all levels and in all aspects represents the latest of development.
Springer-Verlag/Wein 2008 Austria 215pp AU$98.50 [28.08.08]

Sou Fujimoto: Primitive Future Sou Fujimoto
A look at Fujimoto’s work and process. With contributions from Toyo Ito, Terunobu Fujimori and Taro Igarashi.
INAX Publishing 2008 144pp PB AU$40.70 [25.09.08]


Space 482
42nd Route House, Tethys, Unmun Kindergarten Toilet House, Itaewon House 1, What completes SANAA’s design? Peter Cook. Space Korea 2008 143pp PB AU$22.00 [02.08]

Space Between People: How the Virtual changes Physical Architecture Doesinger S
Along with twelve critical contributions on the virtualisation of the physical realm, this book presents more than 40 selected and award-winning projects from the first architecture competition held within Second Life.
Prestel 2008 155pp PB AU$59.95 [23.08.08]

Spanish Architecture [1997- 2007]
This bi-lingual journal shows some of the most prominent architecture coming out of Spain. With projects by Spanish architects in Spain, Foreign architects in Spain and Spanish architects outside of Spain, this beautiful compilation of wroks details the Spanish way of building. Spain/China 2008 333pp PB AU$90.75 [27.09.08]

Stairs Scale 2: Zoom Series Silvio San Pietro
A selection of international staircases from Europe and the US which challenge the capacity of a staircase. Detailed use of materials, particularly high performing and sophisticated materials which impact greatly on the design of interior spaces. Edizioni L'Archivolto Italy 2008 HB 200pp $180.00 [28.08.08]

Sustainable Construction Sandy Halliday
A guide to understanding sustainable building design, updating professionals and students about current techniques in construction. Topics covered include materials, performance, services and post-occupancy evaluation. With covered works from individual to urban scales.
Butterworth Heinemann US 2008 PB 394pp $75.00 [28.08.08]

Sustainable Landscape Construction: A Guide to Green Building Outdoors Thompson JW & Sorvig K
This 2nd Edition has been updated with important developments and the latest scientific research in the field. Covering an extensive range of information from healing waste-land to paving less, material re-use, lighting and noise management. Island Press USA 2008 381pp PB AU$89.95 [27.09.08]

Swiss Made: new architecture from Switzerland Spier S.
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Switzerland has produced some of the most refined buildings & revered architects in the world today. Presented through plans, drawings & specially commissioned photography, these works by emerging & established Swiss architects demonstrate an impressive degree of craftsmanship, material precision & formal invention. Thames&Hudson 2003 PB 256pp AU$49.95 [02.08]

Tectoniques Architectes: Unplugged Edited by Oliver Vadrot
A selection of works looking at simple construction techniques from around France. Their works demonstrate the use of timber and steel construction and various parameters for light and airflow.
Les Presses Réel France 2008 252pp HB AU$73.15 [18.09.08]


Top Shops 2 Broto C
Presents a wide range of shops selling clothing, complements and other objects; modern temples of consumption that have opened recently in different parts of the world. This is a dynamic and colourful collection of some of the most forward facing and inspiring shop designs of the world.
Links Spain 2008 235pp HB AU$120.00 [14/08]

Universal Design: Solutions for a barrier-free living Herwig O
Focused on designs for the 50+ age bracket, with design and socially conscious answers for designers and architects, decision-makers and companies. A range of interesting and innovative products and architectural solutions for a barrier-free world. Birkhauser Germany 2008 175pp HB AU$115.00 [27.09.08]

Unreal Estates of China Map Office
A series of line drawings which look at the life of a city in China. Each images describes an alternative urban…
Map Book Publishers Hong Kong 2008 160pp PB AU$26.95 [25.09.08]

Urban Ecology: Detroit and Beyond Kyong Park/ iCUE
Detroit is a city which demonstrates the harsh effects of urban decline through rapid development, technology and the general economy. Kyong Park runs the International Centre of Urban Ecology, a group that aim to address these issues and provide solutions and alternatives through various explorations of media, and the impact on the future of the city. Map Book Publishers/IDEA Hong Kong 2005 192pp PB AU$45.65 [18.09.08]

Urban Planning Theory since 1945 Nigel Taylor
A great book for students outlining the history of town planning theory since the end of the Second World War. It outlines and critiques the main theories often portrayed in developed countries, analysing the way in which planning has changed and developed.
Sage Publications 2008 184pp PB AU$67.00 [14/08]

Venice Biennale: New Australian Pavilion Di Stasio
A small exposition of work by finalists of the Café Di Stasio competition, to design a new Australian pavilion in Venice. Designers were divided into two categories, professional and pre-professional from numerous countries around the world, the brief encouraged adventurous thinking, which is demonstrated in all the final entries.
Di Stasio Australia 250pp PB AU$30.00 [28.08.08]

The Vertical Garden: From Nature to the City Blanc P
Travel with Patrick Blanc in this lusciously illustrated book to see the sources of his inspiration in natural milieus, learn his techniques, find out about more than 1000 of the plants he has employed in the 43 projects shown. With the preface written by Jean Nouvel. Norton & Company 2008 NY 192pp HB $AU77.95 [16/08]

ViA Arquitectura: Prizes 2005- 2006
Covering the College of Architects of the Valencian community awards, this edition of ViA presents two years worth of winners. Spain 2008 117pp PB AU$63.25 [02.08]

Vienna: Art and Architecture Rolf T
A substantial reference book, of the art and architectural history of Vienna, well documented and illustrated. Covers a wide body of works. H.F.Ullman 2008 450pp PB AU$35.00 [14/08]

Visual Instruction Archive: Visual ID 4
A multi-lingual, photographic compilation of instructional images and diagrams from around the world.
World Photo Press Japan 2007 207pp PB $AU51.70 [07/08]

Volume #15 Volume
Numbver 15 in the volume Magazine series, this issue explores the lifetime of the book through notions of storage, art and culture, people and knowledge.
Idea Books 2008 PB AU$42.35 [14/08]

Wallpaper City Guide: New York 2008
Phaidon UK 2007 103pp PB AU$12.95 [20.09.08]

World’s Away: New Suburban Landscapes Johnson P & K McLean
This exhibition catalogue from the Walker Art Centre in Minnesota accompanied the exhibition titled Worlds Away, the first major museum exhibition to examine both the art and architecture of the contemporary American suburb.
Walker Art Centre USA 2008 333pp PB $AU65.00 [07/08]

The World’s Best Hotels 2008/09 Edited by Melisa Teo
An introduction to a large collection of the world best hotels, particularly large established brands. There are over 50 hotels presented, with amenities and facilities described from Moscow to Berlin, Paris and Istanbul.
EDM Books 2008 222pp HB AU$49.95 [18.09.08]

World’s Greatest Architect: Making, Meaning and Network Culture William J. Mitchell
Mitchell offers a series of snap-shots, short essays and analyses, that examine the systems of function and meaning currently operating in our buildings, cities and global networks.
MIT Press US 2008 PB 145pp $25.95 [28.08.08]

The World of Madelon Vriesendorp: Paintings/Postcards/ Objects/ Games Basar S & Truby S [eds]
This publication reveals for the first time a significant- and near secret- corpus of work notable for its wild diversity. Though Vriesendorp is best known for her seminal cycle of anthropomorphic architectural paintings, her extensive ‘art of generosity’ embraces bad taste, pop, ‘playground surrealism’ and the touching beauty of culture’s failed objects. Here, enlightenment emerges from distraction, whilst seriousness must surrender to the non-serious.
AA UK 2008 275pp PB AU$85.00 [23.08.08]




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Archive for February, 2008
16FebThe National Grand Theater of China by Paul Andreu Architect


The National Center for the Performing Arts – 149.500 square meter – is located on the Chang’An Avenue in Beijing. The National Center for the Performing Arts is separated from the Tian An Men Square by The Great Hall of the People. The building houses an opera house (2416 seats), a concert hall (2017 seats) and two theaters (one of 1040 seats) included in a titanium and glass shell which houses the public space. The glass opens the building like a curtain which we move away showing the interior : theaters, exhibition and public spaces. The titanium protects and covers, creates shadows areas more secret. The concept of the National Center for the Performing Arts is a cultural island in the middle of a lake.

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10FebQuick Peek At TNA’s Mosaic Crooked House




House design by TNA Architects (Japan)

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09FebTheANEMIX - Lighting Inspired By Bioluminescence


theANEMIX is inspired in bioluminescence, a natural phenomenon which takes place in the sea depth, where some species produce light in order to survive in the lightless and hostile environment.

Bioluminescence is produced by the reaction of two chemical components - the luciferin(biological pigment) and the luciferase (bioluminescent enzyme) - when they make contact and light - with no heat - comes out.

theANEMIX took this chemo luminescent phenomenon as an inspiration concept design. Forms and colours recall the spectator to a deep sea environment, where waves and curves are mixed into organic shapes.

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08FebShop by Tom Dixon


This February 25th 2008, Tom Dixon will be opening his new branded concept space Shop at the renowned destination home store ABC Carpet & Home, in Manhattan, New York. Shop will be the first Tom Dixon concept store showing Tom Dixon’s entire lighting and furniture collection in the US market. It will be characterized by Tom’s industrial aesthetic underpinned by the key theme for the new 2008 collection of metallics.

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07FebCasulo Mobile Living


Designed by Marcel Krings and Sebastian Mühlhäuse, the “CASULO is a complete set of room furniture which can be set up in less than ten minutes and later disassembled and repacked like a standard Euro pallet of 80 cm by 120 cm. No tools are needed in the process.

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06FebThe Works of Stanislav Katz


Russian designer, Stanislav Katz has put together an interesting collection of furniture an interior accents. We love the curves and colour combinations.

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05FebMelrose Gardens by Scape Architects


From Scape Architects:

Melrose Gardens is a three storey extension to the rear of a Victorian terraced house in West London which creates private bedroom and bathroom space to the upper floors and light filled reception spaces on the ground floor. The driving concept of the scheme has been the development of a highly graphic composition which offers a contemporary take on the rhythm, patterning, and materialism of the existing terrace.

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