Earth Works: Houses by Byoung Cho offers a unique glimpse into the residential buildings of one of Korea's most influential architects. The monograph presents this lesser known aspect of Cho's work through stunning photographs, plans, drawings, paintings, and models. The architect's unique take on the world and his surroundings...
Peris+Toral was founded in 2005 by Marta Peris and José Toral. Together they dedicate their Barcelona-based practice to research on dwelling and building methods, with theoretical and written work that addresses areas such as the relationship between film and architecture, modern ways of living, low-impact construction systems, and comfort. This...
The unique universe in Luis Barragán’s library centers on key books that build bridges, paths, and trailways along unusual routes. These parallel worlds were connected by Barragán so that future readers could peer through these reserved, veiled windows into his complex inner labyrinth.
The Unquiet Grave, by Cyril Connolly, belongs...
This book draws on a document from engineer Alejandro Margáin Flores who worked in the workshop of Luis Barragán. It provides little known insights into the process and daily work of Luis Barragán between the years 1949-1976 including work on projects such as Jardines del Pedregal, La Capilla de las...
A jewel of Japanese residential architecture, presented through stunning immersive photographs and detailed fold-out plans
One of the great examples of Japanese residential architecture, the Yoshijima House has stood in the historic old city of Takayama for over 100 years. Built in 1907 after a fire and under the direction of...
Embark on a journey around the planet and discover the world’s most beautiful tennis courts through the sun-drenched photography of Emanuele D’Angelo of Broken Rackets. Published by ERG Media, Paradise Courts features a curated selection of over 200 original images by D’Angelo, highlighting the exclusive courts of five-star hotels as...
James Wines (b. 1932) is one of those architects whose buildings leave a lasting impression on viewers, prompting them to learn more about the artist. ‘Artist’ is indeed the appropriate term, as Wines studied art and saw himself primarily as a sculptor before he devoted himself to architecture. This explains...
The name Morphosis already describes the philosophy of the architectural practice: different elements are morphed together to form something new. With this idea in mind, Thom Mayne, its founding partner, has since its establishment in 1972 realised projects like the “Caltrans District 7 Headquarters” in Los Angeles, new academic building...
KA ME RA introduces Japanese-architecture enthusiasts to the nine photographers who have been instrumental in shaping the way we view the country's spectacular postwar buildings. Through richly illustrated pages, readers can "travel" across the nation to witness its most astonishing structures through the eyes---and camera lenses---of these remarkable artists.
But...
The Urban Design Legacy of Colin Rowe describes the ideas developed and described primarily by Colin Rowe, professor of architecture and head of the Urban Design Studio at Cornell, and additionally by his students, his co-authors, and colleagues throughout the course of the last half of his highly influential career...
Seventeen Playgrounds is a research project by Denisa Kollarová and Anna van Lingen on the work of the Dutch architect Aldo van Eyck (1918–1999), who designed hundreds of playgrounds in Amsterdam between the 1950s and 1970s. These playgrounds, characterised by simple metal structures and concrete elements, enabled children to develop...
The coffee pot is a ritual, a symbol, a perfect blend of form and function. Democratic in nature, it can deliver an exclusive pleasure when used well. A bell tower and chimney in one, it punctuates the home’s landscape with presence and reassurance, as Giulio Iacchetti notes. From Alfonso Bialetti’s...
Witness the craftsmanship of Japan's finest watchmaker. Created in close collaboration with Grand Seiko, the book traces the evolution of the brand from its founding in 1960 to its present-day position as a global reference for precision, craftsmanship, and design.
Photographed on location across Japan and at the Grand Seiko...
A beautifully illustrated A-to-Z who’s who of the world’s finest garden-makers, planters, horticulturists, and their signature works from throughout history, spanning all styles and continents, this international bestseller has been fully revised and updated for a modern, global readership. From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson’s heavenly Tokachi garden...
'Landscapes of Retreat' explores climate adaptation through portraits of land left behind as settlement patterns shift with a changing climate. Here, “landscape” refers to the earth alive with creatures and organisms, while “retreat” suggests human patterns are fluid and adaptable. Featuring field studies from Nijinomatsubara Forest (Japan), Maule River (Chile),...
Supergrafik documents Danish architect Flemming Skude’s exploration of large-scale graphic interventions between 1969 and 1982. Drawing on his analogue archive of sketches, drawings, and photographs, it reveals a practice using colour, pattern, and typography to transform architectural surfaces and spatial experience. Featuring projects across Denmark - from public works to...
The definitive collection of Raymond Pettibon’s album covers, uniting art and music in one powerful visual history. Featuring work for Black Flag, Sonic Youth, Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, Lana Del Rey, and many others, this volume traces the artist’s bold influence on alternative culture from the late 1970s to today.
Throughout...
A room full of colours! Renowned for his inventiveness, and his playful and experimental approach, Karel Martens is also resourceful, able to accomplish a lot with very little. Selected from 216 variations, this hand-picked unique set of twelve A4 sheets can be composed as wallpaper. A special edition release, the...
Each issue of Process Pamphlets presents a single project from start to finish. Through emails, sketches, screenshots, drafts, and a first-person running narration, each issue aims to transparently show how things are made in the world; how people find work, initiate projects, organize, communicate, collaborate, negotiate, experiment, make, iterate, edit,...
Each issue of Process Pamphlets presents a single project from start to finish. Through emails, sketches, screenshots, drafts, and a first-person running narration, each issue aims to transparently show how things are made in the world; how people find work, initiate projects, organize, communicate, collaborate, negotiate, experiment, make, iterate, edit,...
Each issue of Process Pamphlets presents a single project from start to finish. Through emails, sketches, screenshots, drafts, and a first-person running narration, each issue aims to transparently show how things are made in the world; how people find work, initiate projects, organize, communicate, collaborate, negotiate, experiment, make, iterate, edit,...
Each issue of Process Pamphlets presents a single project from start to finish. Through emails, sketches, screenshots, drafts, and a first-person running narration, each issue aims to transparently show how things are made in the world; how people find work, initiate projects, organize, communicate, collaborate, negotiate, experiment, make, iterate, edit,...