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Rethinking Aesthetics: The Role of Body in Design

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Report copyright infringementby Ritu Bhatt (Editor)Rethinking Aesthetics is the first book to bring together prominent voices in the fields of architecture, philosophy, aesthetics, and cognitive sciences to ask you to radically rethink the relationship between body and design. Author BiographyRitu Bhatt received her PhD in history, theory, and criticism of architecture at MIT and has taught at departments of architecture, rhetoric, and comparative literature at UC Berkeley and the University ...

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Report copyright infringementby Structural Clay Products Institute (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 believe, and we concur, that ...

The Art of Modern Design: The Interiors of James Magni & Jason Kalman

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Report copyright infringementby James Magni (Author), Jason Kalman (Author), Jacqueline Terrebonne (With)The renowned interior designers share residential projects and designs for furniture that embody their sleek and refined contemporary aestheticLos Angeles-based Magni Kalman Design brings its vision of clean-lined modernism and polished sumptuousness to every project - whether it's on the Pacific Coast of California or among desert mountains. In The Art of Modern Design: The Interiors of J...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Brown Butler (Author)* Provides instant access to more than 1100 architectural equations * No math menus and shortcuts allow any building element to be sized quickly and accuratelyBack JacketHere is an extremely portable reference that offers all you need to know to design buildings that "work" successfully.Small enough to slip into a pocket, this volume's 512 pages are packed with: * 420 architectural engineering design scenarios* 1300 algebraic formula...

Daily Planner 2022: Large Size 8.5 x 11 One Day Per Page 365 Days Appointment Planner 2022 Agenda

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Report copyright infringementby James Howard (Author)12 months, 52 weeks or 365 days to plan and organize your time ⌛Good planning can save you time ⌚, and improve your life significantly.Features: - 365 Days- Large size 8.5 x 11 inches- Record your notes- Hourly AppointmentsThis well-designed planner is the perfect way to plan and organize your day! Number of Pages: 368 Dimensions: 0.76 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 03, 2022

Three Pavilions by Sérgio Bernardes Contribution to the Brazilian Modern Architectural Avant-Garde in the Mid-20th Century

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Report copyright infringementby Fausto Sombra (Author), Fernando L. Lara (Editor), Irene Sinnecker (Translator)As part of the second generation of modern architects from Rio de Janeiro - at least one decade separated him from the first group of modern architects acting in Rio, such as Lúcio Costa (1902-1998), Jorge Machado Moreira (1904-1992), Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) and Affonso Eduardo Reidy (1909-1964) -, Sérgio Bernardes (1919-2002) was a son of the new times. Graduated in 1948 at the N...

Wild Harmony: Urban Gardens by Bart & Pieter

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Report copyright infringementby Bart Haverkamp (Author), Pieter Croes (Author)This photographic overview of the beautifully wild gardens by the Belgium-based 'green guerillas' Bart Haverkamp and Pieter Croes will inspire gardeners everywhere to let nature take the lead. Green is the new black according to Belgium-based garden architects Bart Haverkamp and Pieter Croes. It's been more than 30 years now since they turned their love for nature into a business. During this time, they've completed...

Lares and Penates: Or, the Background of Life

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Report copyright infringementby Florence Caddy (Author)This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of prin...

A Medieval Architect: William the Englishman

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Report copyright infringementby Elisabeta Paul (Author)This book asks a single question. The question is, after completing his work at Canterbury Cathedral, where did William the Englishman go and what did he subsequently build. As you are holding this book you are invited to come along on this journey of discovery. This is a journey which will take you to Cathedrals in England and France. Along the way you will meet other Medieval Architects and some of the great personalities of the time. O...

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Report copyright infringementby Leland Saylor (Author), Brad Saylor (Author), Natalie Saylor (Author)For more than 60 Years, Leland Saylor has been the leader in cost consulting in the U.S. 2025 Marks the 63rd Edition of Current Construction Costs, used by owners, architects, builders, and public officials to estimate the cost of projects from houses to schools to airports to skyscrapers. From the simple to the iconic, Saylor is the one professionals turn to for cost advice. Numb...

The American Cottage Builder: A Series of Designs, Plans, and Specifications, From $200 to $20,000

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Report copyright infringementby Bullock John (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.Thi...

American Chinatowns: Race, Identity, and Postwar Urban Redevelopment

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Report copyright infringementby Chuo Li (Author)Blending rich historical research with sharp analysis, this book uncovers the interplay of race, urban planning ideologies, and social equity, shedding light on how Chinatowns navigate resilience and reinvention amid shifting urban paradigms. This book invites readers to rethink the meaning of place, heritage, and equity in the urban fabric.Author BiographyChuo Li is Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design ...

Aldersyde: A Border Story of Seventy Years Ago

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Report copyright infringementby Annie S. Swan Smith (Author)This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of...

A Concise Account of the Principal Works in Stained Glass That Have Been Executed by Thomas Willement of London, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Willement (Author)"A Concise Account of the Principal Works in Stained Glass" offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistry of 19th-century glass painting and staining in Great Britain. Authored by the acclaimed Thomas Willement, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, this meticulously detailed account showcases his principal works in stained glass. This antiquarian volume provides insight into the decorative arts of the period, focusing specifically on ...

Merry & Chic: Your Most Dazzling Christmas Ever

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Report copyright infringementby Kathryn O'Shea-Evans (Author)A dazzling deck-the-halls guide to creating your most spectacular holiday ever--complete with recipes, show-stopping Christmas décor and chic DIY ideas for gifts galore."In this amusing and useful guide, journalist O'Shea-Evans (Alpine Style) shows how to amp up the holiday spirit in one's home....This brings the cheer."--Publishers WeeklyWelcome to the merriest, most stylish guide to holiday joy ever made. This dazzling book has it...

The Library of Work and Play: Home Decoration

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Franklin Warner (Author)Explore the timeless art of creating a beautiful and comfortable home with "Library of Work and Play: Home Decoration" by Charles Franklin Warner. This instructive volume delves into the fundamentals of interior design and the decorative arts, offering insights into furniture arrangement, color palettes, and the selection of harmonious accents. Whether you are interested in practical handicraft projects to personalize your living...

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Luckiesh (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number...

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Report copyright infringementby George Spence (Author)This book documents the landmark Spence House in detailed chapters that describe its design, construction, living in the house and the Spences' architectural precast concrete plant that produced the house. The house design is of the International Style influenced by Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye. Completed in 1982, the house is located in the small Northwest Georgia city of Dalton.The house is total precast construction, using load-bearing a...

Modern Building; Its Nature, Problems, and Forms

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Curt 1884-1945 Behrendt (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 wor...

The Watergate: Inside America's Most Infamous Address

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Rodota (Author)Since its opening in 1965, the Watergate complex has been one of Washington's chicest addresses, a home to power brokers from both political parties and the epicenter of a scandal that brought down a president. In The Watergate, writer and political consultant Joseph Rodota paints a vivid portrait of this landmark and the movers and shakers who have lived there.Watergate residents--an intriguing casts of politicians, journalists, socialite...

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Report copyright infringementby Gertrude Jekyll (Author)Discover the enduring principles of garden design with Gertrude Jekyll's classic, "Colour in the flower garden." A foundational text in horticulture and landscape architecture, this book delves into the art of creating harmonious and visually stunning flower gardens. Jekyll, a renowned garden designer, masterfully explores the use of color theory in shaping outdoor spaces. This timeless guide offers invaluable insights into plant selecti...

Normandy, Its Gothic Architecture and History: As Illustrated by Twenty-Five Photographs from Buildings in Rouen, Caen, Mantes, Bayeux, and Falaise. a

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Report copyright infringementby Frederic George Stephens (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in...

Civic Architecture Across America: Extraordinary Views

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas R. Schiff (Author)This elegant photography book showcases three centuries of architectural design with 360-degree panoramic photographs.Civic Architecture Across America: Extraordinary Views highlights the work of renowned architectural photographer Thomas R. Schiff and features over 120 of his panoramic photographs of the interior and exterior spaces of civic buildings throughout the country. Schiff's signature photographs in panorama offer a breathtaki...

21 Sphinx of Egypt Mysteries: Ancient Egyptian Secrets Revealed

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel Shepherd (Author)�� Unveil the Secrets of Ancient Egypt's Iconic Sphinx! ��Dive into the mysteries of the Great Sphinx of Giza with "21 Sphinx of Egypt Mysteries: Ancient Egyptian Secrets Revealed." This captivating book takes you on a journey through millennia of history, exploring the enigmatic allure and profound cultural significance of one of the world's most iconic monuments.�� Discover the Origins: Step back in time to the Fourth Dynasty of ...

Beijing Record: A Physical and Political History of Planning Modern Beijing

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Report copyright infringementby Jun Wang (Author)Beijing Record, the result of ten years of research on the urban transformation of Beijing in the last fifty years, brings to an extended Western audience the inside story on the key decisions that led to Beijing's present urban fragmentation and its loss of memory and history in the form of bulldozing its architectural heritage. Wang's publication presents a survey of the main developments and government-level (both central and municipal) deci...

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Report copyright infringementby C. J. (Charles James) Richardson (Author)Delve into the fascinating history of English domestic architecture with Charles James Richardson's "The Englishman's House." This meticulously prepared print edition explores the evolution of house design and interior design, offering a detailed look at residential buildings through the ages. A valuable resource for anyone interested in architectural history, the book provides insights into the styles, materials, and co...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard J. Williams (Author)In the demonology of the contemporary city, is there anything more toxic than the expressway? Dividing neighbourhoods, depressing land values, concentrating atmospheric pollutants, the mammoth infrastructure of the expressway is now increasingly crumbling into the ground. How did we build the expressway world in the first place? And what are we going to do now with it now? This eye-opening book explores these questions partly thr...

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Report copyright infringementby Edward a. Figueroa (Author) This book is the beginning never before adventured, and it is in an atmosphere where a few good men and women hang out and roam with the supernatural. Several men such as the Apostle John and John the Baptist made their abode there as well as others. It is where we see the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit being one, and yet, operate as separate entities. Start their beginning from the heavens to the earth, finally into the hearts of m...

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Report copyright infringementby Christian Norberg-Schulz (Author)The chief focus of the book is on the symbolic and linguistic. The purpose is to develop an integrated theory of architectural description and architectural intention (and this includes the intention of the user as well as that of the designer), insofar as architecture is an art.Norberg-Schulz is a practicing architect; his buildings stand in several countries; and he elucidates the nature of architectural reality with a practic...

The English Home From Charles I. to George IV.

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Report copyright infringementby J. Alfred (John Alfred) Gotch (Author)Explore the evolution of the quintessential "English Home" in this meticulously researched and beautifully detailed volume by John Alfred Gotch. "The English Home from Charles I to George IV: Its Architecture, Decoration and Garden Design" offers a fascinating journey through the changing styles and tastes that shaped domestic life in England during this pivotal period. From grand architectural designs to the subtle nuances...

Downsize With Style: A 5-Step Process to Create a Happy Home and Refine Your New Lifestyle

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Report copyright infringementby Bettina Deda (Author)EXPERIENCE LESS STRESS WHILE DOWNSIZING AND DISCOVER CREATIVE, COST-EFFECTIVE WAYS TO ACHIEVE A STYLISH INTERIOR Downsizing is often associated with negative feelings and emotions. With her beautifully illustrated practical guide Downsize with Style Bettina Deda encourages you to see it differently, to embrace the change and the opportunities that come with it. Downsize with Style will guide you through an easy-to-follow 5-step process to s...

English Cathedrals and Abbeys, Illustrated

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Report copyright infringementby John Pennington (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 important ...