Architectural History

Exploring the impact on architecture of the demands of the welfare state and, equally, of the role played by architecture in the development of the welfare state...

Exploring the impact on architecture of the demands of the welfare state and, equally, of the role played by architecture in the development of the welfare state...

This innovative title provides an in-depth interdisciplinary study of the influence of theatre and fiction in defining character in eighteenth century architecture, pushing current architects to rediscover the communicative aspects of their work...

A collection of essays on architecture of modern China, arranged chronologically covering a period from 1729 to 2008, focusing mainly on the 20th century. The distinctive feature of this book is a blending of ‘critical’ and ‘historical’ research, taking a long-range perspective transcending the curr..

A collection of essays on architecture of modern China, arranged chronologically covering a period from 1729 to 2008, focusing mainly on the 20th century. The distinctive feature of this book is a blending of ‘critical’ and ‘historical’ research, taking a long-range perspective transcending the curr..

The definitive introductory book on the theory and history of regionalist architecture in the context of globalization, this text addresses issues of identity, community, and sustainability along with a selection of the most outstanding examples of design from all over the world...

The definitive introductory book on the theory and history of regionalist architecture in the context of globalization, this text addresses issues of identity, community, and sustainability along with a selection of the most outstanding examples of design from all over the world...

An alternative history of architecture setting buildings in their contemporaneous ideas about history...

An alternative history of architecture setting buildings in their contemporaneous ideas about history...

Studying the relation of architecture to society, this book explains the manner in which the discipline of architecture adjusted itself in order to satisfy new pressures by society. It offers an understanding of contemporary conditions and phenomena, from the ubiquity of landmark buildings to the ce..

This book provides critical and interdisciplinary reflection upon issues of contemporary cultural and social significance to architectural critics, practitioners, educators and students...

Architecture, Islam, and Identity in West Africa shows you the relationship between architecture and Islamic identity in West Africa...