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Meuser examines five generations of zoological structures in order to show that the architecture of zoos has always incorporated social values, fostering the coexistence of humans and animals, ever since the opening of the first scientifically run zoo.

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A survey of the world's most innovative retail architecture and design.

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This is the definitive book of the building. With magnificent new photography and texts, it describes the entire gallery, the ideas behind its conception and construction, the way in which it was designed and built, as well as the impact it has had on London, the UK and beyond.

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A fascinating account of the story of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech - and a gorgeous homage to creativity

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An investigation of the public-private spatial relationships that embody the urban landscape seen in Hong Kong today.

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Modernist visionary Walter Gropius was founding director of the Bauhaus and pioneer of the International Style. From the Bauhaus School in Dessau, Germany, to the Chicago Tribune Tower, his fundamental tenets of functional beauty and a complete aesthetic environment remain benchmarks for architects, designers, and urbanists alike.

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Bibliophiles, rejoice! In this rapturous photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries around the world to celebrate their architectural and historical wonder. From medieval to 19th-century institutions, private to monastic collections, this is a cultural-historical pilgrimage to the heart of our halls of learning and the stories they tell.

(Paperback, English ed.)

In 1995, Toyo Ito's competition project revealed a new structural prototype (or archi-type) which expressed the will to incorporate the notions of mobility and fluidity into space and structure. This book presents the process of design and construction of this prototype since then.

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Guillaume de Laubier, the renowned photographer of the surprise hit The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World, brings us this lushly illustrated tour through the world's most beautiful and prestigious universities.

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Travel has become an integral part of modern life. Hotels have become the pioneer in the evolution of modern living experiences. This title presents different approaches of architects and designers as well as hotel owners to fulfill these demands.

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Building on the foundation laid by American Icons, American Icons Vol. 2 continues the exploration of American architecture, chronicling its evolution and the iconic structures that define the nation's skylines.

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A celebration of the opening of the new Museum of Fine Arts, Lausanne, Switzerland, exploring the creation of one of Europe s foremost art centers.

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Artron is the foremost printing enterprise in China. As the core project of Artrons printing culture industry, the Artron art website is actively setting up to create archives for artists.

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Whether celebrated landmarks or forgotten outliers, Concrete, mon amour unpacks their paradoxical nature: raw yet deliberate, unadorned yet evocative.

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Paperback edition of Fifth Avenue - This book seeks to recreate Fifth Avenue as it grew, flourished and failed.

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A contemporary guide to the architecture of Florence, the purpose of which is to tell about the city through its architectural works.

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The only book devoted to the sole building ever built in the United States by the mid-century Italian master architect and designer, whose brand has a cult following and ever-growing popularity.

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A celebration of the architecturally eclectic make-up of Shanghai. It includes city landmarks (the Oriental Pearl TV Tower), city legends (Dragon-pillared overpass on Yan'an Road), cultural sites (the Great World and Shanghai 1933), the unapproved construction projects (pigeon houses), and slums (Hongzhen Old Street).

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An essential guide to the heritage of this tumultuous period in French and British history.

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Many exciting new buildings have arisen from the rubble of post-earthquake Christchurch but none, perhaps, is as remarkable as Ravenscar House in the heart of the citys heritage precinct. This book explores the story of this unique, purpose-built house museum.

(Paperback, Unabridged edition)

SHANGHAI TEN FOLIO is the culmination of AAVS SH10 SHOW | EVENT | FOLIO, a series of events which celebrate the tenth consecutive year of the AA Shanghai Summer School.

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This superbly illustrated book explores the history of the design processes leading to the architectural and engineering innovations that have allowed people to walk on water in such diverse and delightful ways.

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Explore revered sites, from ancient temples to Gothic marvels. Discover how sacred spaces shape spiritual and architectural landscapes across continents.