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Alpine Style: Bringing Mountain Magic Home - Hardcover

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by Kathryn O'Shea-Evans (Author)The definitive designer guide to creating a mountain-inspired home--with jaw-dropping imagery of alpine interiors interspersed with throwback shots of celebrities living large in the great outdoors.Alpine Style is a compendium of some of the most exquisite mountain interior design projects on the planet...as enchanting as the mountains themselves. Whether storybook and classic or sleek and modern, these alpine interiors from across the globe are tailor-made for...

Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles - Hardcover

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by Amber Lewis (Author), Cat Chen (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The trendsetting designer known for her effortless style shares the secrets of the art of layering, with more than 250 gorgeous photographs of her signature interiors. "Livability is my true north. The materials I use time and again all change with age and wear. Not only is that okay, it's how you achieve more than a re-creation of what you've already seen, or what somebody else has done. You can do this, too--I promise."--from t...

The Slow Down: For the Love of Home - Hardcover

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by Leanne Ford (Author)Designer and HGTV personality Leanne Ford shares design secrets and personal reflections on how she creates her warm, chic, and easy-going aesthetic--and how you can do the same Leanne Ford's imperfectly perfect designs inspire more than half a million social media fans daily. In this very personal design book, she shares her decorating philosophy, wry humor, and advice to live by. The Slow Down offers readers an inside look at how Leanne found her "wow does this need...

House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget - Hardcover

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by Myquillyn Smith (Author)Finally, a decorating book that transcends trends and applies to every style! You want to create a beautiful, livable home, but you feel stuck. House Rules is your guide to understanding why some rooms look great and other rooms don't look quite right. From the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes this charming collection of one hundred memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and bud...

50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright - Hardcover

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by Aaron Betsky (Author), Gideon Fink Shapiro (Author), Andrew Pielage (Photographer)50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright begins with a simple question. What lessons can designers today learn from Frank Lloyd Wright? Unlike recent books focusing on Wright's tumultuous personal life and the Taliesin Fellowship, and equally unlike certain works that paint Wright as a mythical hero or genius, this handsome and valuable volume aims to reveal some of the design tools Wright used to create ...

Sacred Sites. the Library of Esoterica - Hardcover

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by Jessica Hundley (Author)A visual pilgrimage through holy mountains, great pyramids, and golden shrines, Sacred Sites celebrates the ways we transform the world around us through ritual, creativity, and worship. Essays, interviews and more than 400 images explore spaces ranging from ancient temples to modern works of spatial art. Number of Pages: 520 Publication Date: July 04, 2024

The Essential Interior Design Handbook Volume One: An introductory guide to the world of Interior Design / Interior Architect / Spatial Design and how - Paperback

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by Darryl Peter Claxton (Author)Introducing 'The Essential Interior Design Handbook', the book with all the essential information needed for planning and carrying out your interior project of all shapes and sizes, from a small one-bedroom apartment to a large 1000-room Casino. It's formatted so that it's easy to read on your travels, inside the classroom or in the office. Full of essential knowledge, tips, tricks and processes to get you started in the exciting field of Interior Design.What i...

Many Masks: A Life of Frank Lloyd Wright - Paperback

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by Brendan Gill (Author)"Genius, egotist, mythomaniac, sexual rebel, master of media manipulation, the legendary Wright comes alive in all his cantankerous complexity. . . . A delight from cover to cover."--Kirkus Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is often described as the greatest of American architects. His works-among them Taliesin North, Taliesin West, Fallingwater, the Johnson Wax buildings, the Guggenheim Museum--earned him a good measure of his fame, but his flamboyant personal life earne...

The Fellowship: The Untold Story of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship - Paperback

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by Roger Friedland (Author), Harold Zellman (Author)Frank Lloyd Wright was renowned during his life not only as an architectural genius but also as a subject of controversy--from his radical design innovations to his turbulent private life, including a notorious mass murder that occurred at his Wisconsin estate, Taliesin, in 1914. But the estate also gave rise to one of the most fascinating and provocative experiments in American cultural history: the Taliesin Fellowship, an extraordinary arc...

Frank Lloyd Wright's Jacobs Houses: Experiments in Modern Living - Hardcover

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by Neil Levine (Editor), Elizabeth Jacobs Aitken (Essay by), Michael Desmond (Essay by)Frank Lloyd Wright's Jacobs Houses: Experiments in Modern Living is edited by Wright scholar and noted author Neil Levine and features essay contributions by all three Jacobs children (Susan, Elizabeth, and William), as well as new scholarly essays by Levine and Michael Desmond. Additionally, the book includes new biographies of Katherine and Herb Jacobs, as well as scores of never-before-published photogra...

Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of Elements & Forms - Paperback

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by Mira Locher (Author), Ben Simmons (Photographer), Kengo Kuma (Foreword by)Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. An intricately carved wood transom and a precisely woven tatami mat--each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. In Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to do...

Dior: The Legendary 30, Avenue Montaigne - Hardcover

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by Pietro Beccari (Foreword by), Maureen Footer (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Jérôme Hanover (Text by (Art/Photo Books))The history of Dior as seen through the mythical Parisian address of 30, avenue Montaigne, home to the House's headquarters and ateliers. Celebrating 30, avenue Montaigne, this sophisticated volume--published on the occasion of the House's 75th anniversary in 2022--presents the public and unseen life of the iconic headquarters. Located in the heart of Paris's posh Triangle d'...

Where Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? - Paperback

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by Yona Z. McDonough (Author), Who Hq (Author), Dede Putra (Illustrator)Explore the most amazing wonders of the ancient world More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the ...

Boak & Paris / Boak & Raad: New York Architects - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Annice M. Alt (Author) Number of Pages: 200 Dimensions: 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 25, 2014

Saving Michelangelo's Dome: How Three Mathematicians and a Pope Sparked an Architectural Revolution - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Wayne Kalayjian (Author)In 1742, when the legendary dome atop St. Peter's Basilica--designed by Michelangelo--cracks and threatens to collapse, Pope Benedict XIV summons three mathematicians whose groundbreaking ideas spark a revolution in the world of architecture. 1742: the famous dome atop Saint Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, is fractured and threatened with collapse. The dome is the pride of Italy and the largest of its kind anywhere in the wor...

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Report copyright infringementby Kristi Shalla (Author), Sung Jin Park (Author)Seoul, the capital of South Korea, serves as a shining example of the potential and transformative impact of smart city interventions. In just two decades, Seoul has evolved from a chaotic and struggling mega-city into a global benchmark, all thanks to its innovative use of technology to enhance the quality of life.The revitalization of the Cheonggye Stream, hidden beneath a road for decades, brought nature back to ...

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by Grant Reid (Author)Announcing the new revised edition of the classic industry reference Landscape Graphics is the architect's ultimate guide to all the basic graphics techniques used in landscape design and landscape architecture. Progressing from the basics into more sophisticated techniques, this guide offers clear instruction on graphic language and the design process, the basics of drafting, lettering, freehand drawing and conceptual diagramming, perspective drawing, section elevation...

Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the Feeling of Being Home - Hardcover

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by Liz Marie Galvan (Author)Whether you live in a country farmhouse or an urban apartment, find inspiration for every room in your home. Come cozy up with your creativity and Liz's welcoming voice so you can love the feeling of being at home.In this beautiful book of house and garden photography and DIY inspiration, popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan shares: 100 tips and tricks to make your home feel cozy Budget-friendly hints to make decorating affordable Simple DIY projects for every room in...

Concrete Jungle: Tropical Architecture and Its Surprising Origins - Hardcover

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by Gestalten (Editor)Combine concrete's stoicism with luscious vegetative environments and you get to the language of tropical modernism. In continuity with its founding principles from the mid 20th century, today's architectural visionaries renew the use of raw materials, such as exposed concrete, to explore functionality rather than aesthetics. No matter if works are created in total symbiosis with the tropical landscape or surrounded by flourishing nature, Concrete Jungle presents the dich...

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by Philip Jodidio (Author)Zaha Hadid was a revolutionary architect, who for many years built almost nothing, despite winning critical acclaim. Some even said her audacious, futuristic designs were unbuildable. During the latter years of her life, Hadid's daring visions became a reality, bringing a unique new architectural language to cities and structures as varied as the Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati, hailed by The New York Times as "the most important new building in A...

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Curtis (Author)This book provides sketch histories of a wide selection of important old Dublin businesses and institutions, many no longer trading or operating, although quite a number are still in existence today. Old letterheads and advertisements provide further information about the companies, especially those with good graphic design or sketches of the premises or products. The book therefore provides a rare insight into old Dublin, when the city was c...

The New Design Rules: How to Decorate and Renovate, from Start to Finish: An Interior Design Book - Hardcover

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by Emily Henderson (Author), Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson (Author), Sara Ligorria-Tramp (Photographer)From the author of the New York Times bestseller Styled, here is Emily Henderson's masterclass on interior design. "An approachable guide for anyone who is looking for tools and resources to create a home that speaks to who they are and what they love."--Joanna Gaines Whether you're embarking on a weekend refresh or complete renovation, interior designer Emily Henderson wants you to take ri...

How Was That Built?: The Stories Behind Awesome Structures - Hardcover

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by Roma Agrawal (Author), Katie Hickey (Illustrator)This striking book explains the feats of engineering behind the world's most impressive architectural marvels. From skyscrapers that reach astonishing heights to bridges that span deep and wide rivers, the world is filled with awe-inspiring structures. But how do they work? Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what's possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge in the US, the Pant...

Color at Home: A Young House Love Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Petersik (Author), Joan Borawski (Illustrator), Paige Tate & Co (Producer)A fresh and fun adult coloring book full of interior design eye candy Dive into beautiful rooms and home decor inspiration with New York Times best-selling authors Sherry & John Petersik of the popular home blog Young House Love. Illustrated by Joan Borawski, this book features intricate design details like built-in bookcases, patterned pillows, and ornate rugs that you can bring to life with your own color ...

Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes - Hardcover

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by Thomas Rainer (Author), Claudia West (Author)"As practical as it is poetic. . . . an optimistic call to action." --Chicago Tribune Over time, with industrialization and urban sprawl, we have driven nature out of our neighborhoods and cities. But we can invite it back by designing landscapes that look and function more like they do in the wild: robust, diverse, and visually harmonious. Planting in a Post-Wild World by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West is an inspiring call to action dedicated ...

The Art of Still Life: A Contemporary Guide to Classical Techniques, Composition, and Painting in Oil - Hardcover

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by Todd M. Casey (Author)A must-have reference book for today's artists and art students. Every artist needs to learn and master the still life.Written by a well-known artist and expert instructor, The Art of Still Life offers a comprehensive, contemporary approach to the subject that instructs artists on the foundation basics and advanced techniques they need for successful drawing and painting.In addition to Casey's stunning paintings, the work of over fifty past and present masters is incl...

Behind the Screens: Illustrated Floor Plans and Scenes from the Best TV Shows of All Time - Hardcover

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by Iki Aliste Lizarralde (Illustrator), Neal E. Fischer (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Hand-drawn floor plans and richly imagined architectural illustrations tell the story of television's most memorable on-screen sets and scenes. Come explore where Lucy and Ethel baked a monstrous loaf of bread, where Phoebe performed "Smelly Cat," where Jim and Pam fell in love, and countless other homes, offices, and towns as familiar to you as your own living room. Illustrator Iki Aliste Lizarralde has expe...

A Purple Architecture: Design in the Age of the Physical-Virtual Continuum - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby James F. Kerestes (Author), Ebrahim Poustinchi (Author), Vahid Vahdat (Author)A Purple Architecture is an edited collection of essays and projects investigating Purpleness, as a quality independent from the virtual and physical, the material and immaterial, and mundane and exotic. Purpleness thus serves as a theoretical framework to investigate the impacts of technological mediation in developing possible spatial scenarios through storytelling. The book aims to...

The Lost Treasures of London - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby William 1884-1963 Kent (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is imp...

Elemental Feng Shui: The Art of Orientation - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby M. Charlyne Chiasson (Author), Peeriya Tiparos (Illustrator), Brian Peterson (Editor)Although Feng Shui is a relatively new concept in the West, when we break it down into Feng / Wind, our breath and Shui/ Water, our sustenance, it becomes very basic. In reality, Feng Shui is about balance and harmony on all levels. This book explores its ancient wisdom through the elements, and how they shape us and our world from the inside out. Charlyne's experience in the d...

Shoji & Kumiko: 85 Vintage Designs - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Gary R. Roberts (Author)SHOJI & KUMIKO: 85 VINTAGE DESIGNS - Produced from the one of a kind Original c1930 Architects Design Proposal in the collection of Gary Roberts, Publisher - www.toolemerapress.com NOTE: This Architects Design Proposal catalog was created by Japanese Architects, c1930, for a residential community near Osaka. The designs do not include titles or dimensions as this was intended as a reference for use by local Japanese carpenters. SHOJI...

The Observer's Book of British Architecture - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby John 1916-2007 Penoyre (Author), Michael Joint Author Ryan (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars belie...