Architecture & Design

A review of recent developments in art and architecture in the context of the critical debates of postmodernism and national cultures. These essays, by leading art and literary critics, survey the transition from totalitarianism to pluralism evident in the work of Russian artists and architects.

This volume covers all the major design principles, such as colour, balance and harmony and describes techniques such as wiring, topiary and preserving. There are flower arrangements for weddings, churches, tables and pedestals, posies and swags.

A self-study art course which offers basic and advanced drawing of figures. The principles of anatomy are introduced, with a series of exercises that extend to drawing from life, drawing moving figures, and depicting youth and old age.

Nina Tolstrup has devised 15 simple, beautifully made projects from one block of wood.

A new generation wants to lead a more meaningful and sustainable life by reconnecting with heritage and traditions. As a way of inspiration, The New Traditional looks to the craftsmanship, lifestyle, and unique experiences of the people keeping these practices alive. From blacksmithing, weaving, sake ...

This book shows how the current team at Conran & Partners is building upon this rich heritage, while also taking the firm onwards into new sectors and fresh parts of the world, embracing 21st-century challenges.

The book charts the career of architect David Connor, identifying influences and professional liaisons with partners, collaborators and clients.

Artful photography reveals artists' and designers' homes--including Ellsworth Kelly, Catherine Malandrino, and Eva Zeisel--and will appeal to interior design professionals, design and art-world audiences, and anyone interested in incorporating elements of personal creativity and style into their own home.

Over 90 illustrations. Theatres continue to fascinate as well as entertain us. The creation of a space for spectacle that is at once imposing and yet intimate has been a challenge through the centuries. From the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's day to the cutting-edge technology of the new Bastille Opera ...

Architecture Can! is an intriguing journey through the works and projects of the groundbreaking architecture firm Hollwich Kushner, based in New York.

This timely book proposes innovative and elegant solutions for the housing needs of our ageing society.

The first book on the subject of antique Azerbaijan silk embroideries, featuring previously unpublished research and material, by a selection of world-leading experts and scholars.

A major monograph of iconic British artist and Turner Prize nominee Mike Nelson on the ambitious new commission of the Contemporary Art Gallery in Vancouver. Mike explores the notion of the lone, nomadic traveler intriguing and highly detailed installations.

A chronicle of the evolution of Tighe's practice and how the work is moving forward toward the post-digital form.

Full of information on how to see colour and use it in your own artwork. Red is a short course in unlocking your creative self, ideal for budding artists of all ages.

New York's influence has stretched far beyond its city limits and into every corner of finance, art, and popular culture around the world. Created in collaboration with the Museum of the City of New York, this hands-on history concisely and entertainingly traces the city's evolution from pristine wilderness ...

This guide covers budgeting, designing, building and furnishing office space. It deals not only with the practical processes of planning and administration but also with the skills necessary for effective communication within a design team and between designer and client.

John Harris continues his memoirs, drawing together incidents and adventures. We hear of his antics during his short apprenticeship at Heal's. He shudders at the horrors of the Hazelwood Chuckle House, travels to Czechoslovakia and discovers the glories of a decayed baroque suite of apartments.

This beautiful book shows how the treehouse can be many things: from simple structures based on centuries-old woodworking skills to modern geodesic forms strung high up above the treeline. The book offers both visual inspiration from the commissioned photography but also the human stories behind the creation and design of these treehouses.

Reading Graphic Design History uses a series of key artifacts from the history of print culture in light of their specific historical contexts. It encourages the reader to look carefully and critically at print advertising, illustration, posters, magazine art direction and typography, often addressing ...