A Weekly Dose of Architecture Books

Cairo since 1900: An Architectural Guide Mohamed Elshahed AUC Press , December 2019 Flexicover | 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches | 410 pages | 330 illustrations | English | ISBN: 978-9774168697 | $39.95 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : The city of a thousand minarets is also the city of eclectic modern constructions, turn-of-the-century revivalism and romanticism, concrete expressionism, and modernist design. Yet while much has been published on Cairo’s ancient, medieval, and early-modern architectural heritage, the city’s modern architecture has to date not received the attention it deserves. Cairo since 1900: An Architectural Guide is the first comprehensive architectural guide to the constructions that have shaped and continue to shape the Egyptian capital since the early twentieth century. From the sleek apartment tower for Inji Zada in Ghamra designed by Antoine Selim Nahas in 1937, to the city’s many examples of experimental church architecture, and visible landmarks such as the Mugamma a...

Ennead Profile Series 9 Ennead Architects ORO Editions , January 2020 4 paperbacks in slipcase | 6-1/2 x 8 inches | up to 96 pages each | English | ISBN: 978-1943532469 | $40.00 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : Each book begins with this statement: This is one in a series of books, each of which tells the story of a single building. It is our hope that as these books accumulate alongside our body of work, they, in their aggregate, will form a profile of our design intentions. Acting as a “profile” of a building as well as contributing to the “profile” of Ennead Architects, each book employs initial program studies, schematic sketches, early two- and three-dimensional study models, construction shots, final photography and a personal statement by the designer to present an intimate, insider’s view of the creative process. A supplementary piece written by a critic, historian or client or a “found” text that relates to the designer’s aspirations or building’s program, site, function is ...

Le Corbusier: The Villa Savoye Jacques Sbriglio Birkhäuser  / Fondation Le Corbusier, 1999 Paperback | 4-3/4 x 8-1/2 inches | 187 pages | 114 illustrations | English/French | ISBN: 3764358076 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : With its uncompromising and clear construction, the Villa Savoye, completed in 1931, established Le Corbusier s reputation as an undisputed master of twentieth-century architecture. André Malraux placed it on the historic register in 1964. In this guide, historic documents and new photographs provide an in-depth presentation both to visitors to the site and to interested readers at home.  Informative architectural guide in a handy format Numerous plans and photographs French architect  Jacques Sbriglio  is the author of four guides to Le Corbusier's buildings published by Birkhäuser. REFERRAL LINKS :   dDAB COMMENTARY : In my review of The Sunny Days of Villa Savoye a few days ago, I mentioned that "there are numerous books devoted to this ...

The Sunny Days of Villa Savoye Jean-Philippe Delhomme, Jean-Marc Savoye Birkhäuser , March 2020 Hardcover | 8-1/2 x 6-3/4 inches | 60 pages | 54 illustrations | English | ISBN: 978-3035620610 | $22.99 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : Villa Savoye is an icon of modern architecture. But who were Eugénie and Pierre Savoye, who had the house built between 1928 and 1930? Why did they commission Le Corbusier? And how did they live in the country house they dubbed "Villa les Heures Claires"? Their grandson Jean-Marc Savoye tells the story of the villa and its residents using rare documents and family memories. In his pictures, illustrator Jean-Philippe Delhomme – long fascinated by the building – brings to life the construction site, everyday life, the war period, its use as a barn, and its rescue from demolition. In 1965, Le Corbusier lived to see Villa Savoye declared a monument; in 2016 it earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list and now welcomes 40,000 visitors each yea...

Where Architects Sleep: The Most Stylish Hotels in the World Sarah Miller Phaidon , January 2020 Hardcover | 5-1/2 x 8 inches | 528 pages | 65 illustrations | English | ISBN: 978-0714879260 | $29.95 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : No one appreciates a building quite like an architect - and now, for the first time, more than 250 of the world's leading architects share insider tips on where to stay, revealing everything from renowned destinations to undiscovered gems. With 1,200 listings in more than 100 countries, this unique guide has readers covered, whether planning a business trip or a vacation, a city break or a remote getaway, a wedding or a corporate event. It's the ideal resource, gift, and gateway to design-conscious journeys worldwide. Sarah Miller was founding editor-in-chief of Condé Nast Traveller UK , which she ran for 15 years before launching Condé Nast Traveller in India and China. She was later appointed European Editor of Travel + Leisure and is currently...

A Little House Le Corbusier Birkhäuser , March 2020 (New Edition) Paperback | 4-3/4 x 6-1/4 inches | 100 pages | 72 illustrations | English | ISBN: 978-3035620665 | $34.99 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : Villa le Lac, which was designated a World Heritage in 2016, was designed and built by Le Corbusier as Geneva lakeside home for his parents in 1925. Because of its spare arrangement of spaces, he referred to it as a “dwelling machine.” Even today it remains the modern prototype of the “small house” that fulfills all of the functions of a residence with a minimum of floor area and seamless transitions between spaces. For the first time, this book is appearing in three separate language editions, following the original edition in which Le Corbusier documented the history of the building: with photographs, sketches and a poetic text. Access to the original photographs allowed the quality of the illustrations in this edition to be improved significantly. REFERRAL LINKS :      ...