Tag: Books
Le Corbusier and the Occult
Documents in newly discovered family and local archives argue that Le Corbusier was in cahoots with the Freemasons.
Falls the Shadow
A record of the aspirations and challenges behind the design of Canberra’s National Gallery of Australia.
20th Century World Architecture
A rare tome that convinces you print will never die.
Serisier House
A collaboration between owners James and Jacqui Erskine, architect George Hatzisavas and artist David Serisier.
Housing Design: A Manual
An english translation of the second edition of Het ontwerpen van woningen (originally published in Dutch).
Draw Me a House
An interactive colouring book for those little architects and designers.
Australia’s Unintended Cities book launch
Richard Tomlinson launches his book Australia’s Unintended Cities at the Melbourne School of Design on 28 November.
The Spotter’s Guide to Urban Engineering
Dealing with the essential infrastructure that underpins “modern life.”
Flood Country
An environmental history of the Murray–Darling Basin, Australia’s best-known river system.
Rory Hyde book launch
The Australian launch of Rory Hyde’s first book Future Practice: Conversations from the Edge of Architecture.
Dwelling with Architecture
Good things come in small packages, and this book – more diminutive than other architecture tomes – is no exception.
Workshop Guide: Atelier Oï
A survey of of the Swiss studio’s body of work.
Robin Dods: Selected Works
A comprehensive introduction to this influential figure.
The New 100 Houses x 100 Architects
A book exploring one hundred inspiring homes around the world.
Book launch – House Adaptation
A manual on design choices in adapting family homes for accessible living by architect Harry Sprintz.
Lyons: more and less
Sandra Kaji-O’Grady reviews More: the Architecture of Lyons.
Hands On: Interactive design in print
Profiles of designers whose work show the infinite and entertaining potential of the print medium.
Writing Design: Words and Objects
The relationship between design and writing is examined on a number of different levels.
Vitamin Green
A powerful supplement for creativity and inspiration, showcasing over one hundred of the best contributions to sustainable design.
The Casual Cyclist’s Guide: Melbourne
Matthew Hurst writes for the new breed of cyclist – the less competitive and more casual and practical commuters.