{"title":"Home \u0026 Interior Design\/ Architecture\/ Urban Development","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"preston-bailey-celebrations-lush-flowers-opulent-tables-dramatic-spaces-and-other-inspirations-for-entertaining","title":"PRESTON BAILEY CELEBRATIONS: LUSH FLOWERS, OPULENT TABLES, DRAMATIC SPACES, AND OTHER INSPIRATIONS FOR ENTERTAINING","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollected in this book are dozens of the most recent, most extraordinary celebrations created by the unparalleled event planner Bailey. He lays out the key elements to successful celebrations and showcases his best work.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Umoja House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38156295602352,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/products\/file_37_2.jpg__25431.1405597720.jpg?v=1613157089"},{"product_id":"print-pattern-sew-block-printing-basics-simple-sewing-projects-for-an-inspired-wardrobe-print-pattern-sew-block-printing-basics-simple-sewing-projects-for-an-inspired-wardrobe","title":"Print, Pattern, Sew: Block-Printing Basics + Simple Sewing Projects for an Inspired Wardrobe  PRINT, PATTERN, SEW: BLOCK-PRINTING BASICS + SIMPLE SEWING PROJECTS FOR AN INSPIRED WARDROBE","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInfuse your everyday style with more color, more pattern, and more personality. Printmaker and textile designer Jen Hewett presents her distinctive process for block-printing yards of fabric with garment sewing in mind. Explore the process of designing and printing fabric through step-by-step instruction on carving blocks and printing pattern repeats. Hewett makes creating custom, hand-printed fabric approachable and doable.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jen Hewett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38156307857584,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/products\/print_pattern_sew__46814.1557946324.jpg?v=1613157166"},{"product_id":"inside-marrakesh-enchanting-homes-and-gardens","title":"INSIDE MARRAKESH: ENCHANTING HOMES AND GARDENS","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite book showcases the stunning properties of the world's leading design connoisseurs, including Jasper Conran, Lynn Guinness, Vanessa Branson, and Helen and Brice Marden, who have transformed Marrakesh's exotic style into unexpected but elegant expressions. The story of design in Marrakesh begins with the contributions of Bill Willis, Yves Saint Laurent, and Pierre Bergé, who fearlessly fused Moroccan elements--zellige tilework, rugs, pottery, fountains, woodwork, metalwork, and tadelakt wall treatments--with a luxuriant mix of furnishings from around the world. We are invited into such lush private places as the gardens of the Villa Oasis, designed by Madison Cox, and the Bulgaris' tranquil riad. Full of personal insights, Loum-Martin explores how international design-savvy individuals continue to incorporate such exuberant designs in their work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday's Marrakesh style appeals to a wide variety of tastes--from formal to quirky, from rustic to refined--and is suitable for diverse settings. Eco-friendly materials, including earthenware and natural fibers, contribute to these appealing interiors and gardens. Superbly photographed, Inside Marrakesh abounds with a wealth of unique design ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Meryanne Loum-Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38156317589680,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/products\/Screenshot_acc66ece-6c70-4e1b-863c-d04d710aa6c0.png?v=1613157264"},{"product_id":"aphrochic-celebrating-the-legacy-of-the-black-family-home","title":"Aphrochic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home","description":"\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarkson Potter (November 15, 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e256 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0593234006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-0593234006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hays, Jeanine ; Mason, Bryan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42647714201776,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/41KD7NSxPjL._SX400_BO1_204_203_200.jpg?v=1682938890"},{"product_id":"the-art-of-ruth-e-carter-costuming-black-history-and-the-afrofuture-from-do-the-right-thing-to-black-panther","title":"The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Career-spanning book by the Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter.\"\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Ruth E. Carter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981674156208,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/ruth.gif?v=1701029425"},{"product_id":"house-love-a-joyful-guide-to-cleaning-organizing-and-loving-the-home-youre-in","title":"House Love: A Joyful Guide to Cleaning, Organizing, and Loving the Home You're In","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscover the joy of cleaning with this cheery and thoughtful guide to tidying up and turning your house into a home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePatric Richardson is known as “The Laundry Evangelist,” but his genuine love for household chores extends far beyond the laundry room. His philosophy is simple: tidying up is a privilege and a task you do for those you love (including yourself), and there are a million ways to infuse joy into the everyday tasks behind maintaining a home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHouse Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is his sunny guide to freshening up every inch of the house—from the entryway to the attic, the backyard to the bedroom. Patric shares his best design inspiration, DIY projects, and, of course, cleaning tips, so you can fall in love with your home all over again—or for the very first time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book also grants you permission to shake things up. Keep bath salts in a cookie jar? Sure. Display a surprising mishmash of pillows? You bet. Discover your personal design style? He helps you do that too. Plus, Patric’s cleaning genius will change your life, with expert advice like:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhich three cleaning tools are worth splurging on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to create a powerful (and antibacterial) cleaning spray with lemon and thyme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat exactly to clean when you only have 10 minutes to spare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplete with fun-to-clean-to playlists, charming recipes, and even step-by-step instructions for cleaning every type of room,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHouse Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e brightens up life’s most common chores. With this book, you’ll learn new and novel ways to transform your home, and Patric’s entertaining stories, good humor, and genuine warmth will guide you every step of the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patric Richardson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43010420506800,"sku":"9780063278424","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/clean.jpg?v=1702423942"},{"product_id":"altar-your-space-a-guide-to-the-restorative-home","title":"Altar Your Space: A Guide to the Restorative Home","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eAltar Your Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an invitation to rethink your home and find the sacred in the simple and attainable, creating an intention that allows your environment to reflect your consciousness. Create a home within your house, and accentuate your vision of the sacred within your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHumble or grand, your home should be your sanctuary. For many of us, however, what often used to be a safe haven has become a place to “put our stuff\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAltar Your Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will show you how to set an intention, surround yourself with things that bring you to life and infuse your home with consciousness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSacred furnishings, beautiful pieces sculpted by human hands from real wood, colorful textiles imbued with spirit and purpose — these should be the foundation of one’s home. Finding the traditional role of interior designer outmoded in many ways, guide Jagatjoti Singh Khalsa provides a foundation for an exploration of self-discovery through the expression of “altaring” one’s home environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing bold examples of transformed homes including those of Sharon Stone, Jeremy Piven, Joely Fisher, Adrienne Brody and Shiva Rae, Khalsa demonstrates how to create a sense of sacredness in your living space – whether it’s a bathroom, kitchen, a children’s playroom, a home office or the entire house. Drawing inspiration from the East; a team of craftsmen and artisans in Rajasthan and elsewhere in India, Khalsa suggests simple ways to fill your home with a spirit-infused décor. Discover within these pages the creative use of antique Chinese wagon wheels, silk bedding, Tara statues, Asian pine tables made from 300-year-old railroad ties, Antique screen doors and Kela vine bedding that bring an eastern sensibility into the modern home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluding 150 full-color photographs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAltar Your Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e illuminates how small changes and a new perspective can make all the difference in the effort to live a grateful and radiant life.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Jagatjoti Singh Khalsa, Joely Fischer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797171437744,"sku":"1601090080","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/61GipYWgBXL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721939840"},{"product_id":"the-complete-book-of-home-organization","title":"The Complete Book of Home Organization","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHave you ever wished you had the time and tools to organize your house in a clutter-free, design-conscious, Pinterest-worthy way? From storage solutions and cleaning tips to secret space-saving methods and expert strategies,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Complete Book of Home Organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis packed with the tips and shortcuts you need to effectively organize your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom small spaces and apartment solutions to how to tackle a big, messy home with a 15-week total home organization challenge, this book covers it all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Complete Book of Home Organization\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espells out everything you need to de-clutter your house, store your belongings, and keep your home—and life—in tip-top shape. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover—this manual is the perfect gift!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganize the 30 main spaces of your home, including the living and dining spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms, guest areas, baby and kids’ rooms, utility spaces and garages, entryways and offices, patios and decks, closets and pet areas! Keep track of your pantry, holiday and craft supplies, weekly menu planning, keepsakes, and schedules. From the basement to the attic, this book covers every nook and cranny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and handy checklists, say goodbye to a messy home and wasted storage space!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Toni Hammersley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797181890736,"sku":"1681884100","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81OwiyYbvXL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721940521"},{"product_id":"creative-walls","title":"Creative Walls","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAny wall is the perfect place for a display, whatever its size, shape, or style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this inspirational guide, Geraldine James, veteran collector of all things beautiful, shows you ways to organize and display your treasured collections to celebrate their uniqueness and your creativity. Collections of quirky items can illuminate a little corner, whereas a teenager’s bedroom will transform instantly when hoarded sports memorabilia makes the leap from the floor to the wall in a bold, clever arrangement. Look for unusual spaces and items: line up a series of themed prints above a picture rail, set heaps of floral china plates in grand style above the fireplace or simply add a mirror into a display to instantly create another in its image. Chapter by chapter, discover how to arrange virtually anything from scratch, rearrange the collections you treasure to best effect and begin a journey into color, textures, and themes to create elegant displays that give a home character and charm. From a memory wall of sepia family photographs to witty collections of kitsch art, this clever guide shows how to create a look that will bring any space to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Geraldine James","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797186379952,"sku":"178249748X","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71MuUKTrw3L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721940741"},{"product_id":"the-design-directory-of-bedding","title":"The Design Directory of Bedding","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Design Directory of Bedding is the must-have resource for designers, workroom professionals, and do-it-yourselfers. Concise, straight-to-the-point lists, definitions, and descriptions of design fundamentals and components provide a comprehensive education on bedding design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHundreds of inspirational ideas and patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly illustrated with 1,000 renderings that can be used repeatedly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompanion CD-ROM includes black-and-white line drawings of the illustrations plus detailed workroom worksheets and service request forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJackie Von Tobel is a practicing interior designer with twenty years of experience in high-end residential design. She is a member of the WCAA and is certified by the WFCP and the author of The Design Directory of Window Treatments. Her interior design firm, Plush Home, is located in Las Vegas, Neveda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complete reference to bed skirts, covers, pillows, headboards, canopies and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Jackie Von Tobel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797188804784,"sku":"142360444X","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81SYl9-qIjL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721940903"},{"product_id":"easy-cottage-style-comfortable-interiors-for-country-living","title":"Easy Cottage Style: Comfortable interiors for country living","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eEasy Cottage Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a fresh, contemporary take on country house style that is ideally suited to relaxed, modern living and easy to achieve in your own home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry style evokes ideas of natural comfort – the warm glow of a winter fire or floral fabrics swaying in a summer breeze – which can be recreated in all types of interiors. In this book, inspiring case studies demonstrate how every room can be given a taste of rustic charm: the kitchen made warm and comfortable, the bedroom soft and romantic, and the living room natural and tranquil. Even antiques can be used in a contemporary way, as we all embrace the importance of sustainability in our daily lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEasy Cottage Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlights new ways to look at the country and shows you how vintage and second-hand finds can enrich your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Liz Bauwens, Alexandra Campbell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797192376496,"sku":"1800651074","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81NPW2XqNOL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721941091"},{"product_id":"global-bohemian-how-to-satisfy-your-wanderlust-at-home","title":"Global Bohemian: How to satisfy your wanderlust at home","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGlobal Bohemian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, Fifi O’Neill shows how you can bring gypset style into your home, fusing the colorful, eccentric style of bohemian living with inspirations from far-flung places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy settle for one style when you can indulge your love of several? Whether exuberant or subtle, eclectic or sophisticated, bohemian style welcomes a freethinking approach to decorating. Fifi O’Neill shows you how to combine originality, creative energy, whimsy, and a love of travel to create adventurous, authentic, and enchanting interiors. Find inspiration for making your home truly unique by mixing pieces with traditional style alongside finds from your travels. Whether you want to transform understated spaces by adding intriguing nomadic elements, incorporating tropical and beach motifs, or hints of glamour,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGlobal Bohemian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers ample and affordable decorative options and celebrates self-expression, inspiration, passion, and personal flair.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Fifi O'Neill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797193719984,"sku":"1782497188","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/8101V80GB8L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721941289"},{"product_id":"in-the-mood-for-colour-perfect-palettes-for-creative-interiors","title":"In the Mood for Colour: Perfect palettes for creative interiors","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBring the transformative power of color into your life with the help of Hans Blomquist, whose inspiring interiors will enable you to find the right colors for your home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor is powerful—it can change our moods or raise our spirits. It can be positively life-enhancing, yet so many of us struggle to choose the right shades for our homes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eIn the Mood for Colour\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereveals celebrated interior stylist Hans Blomquist's passion for color and the way in which it can affect our emotions. Color can soothe, enchant, or excite. And, as Hans demonstrates, it has the ability to render rooms cool and calming, dynamic and stimulating, or moody and intriguing. As ever, Hans draws his inspiration from the natural world, exploring shades from the dazzling white of newly fallen snow to the fiery crimson heart of an unfurled poppy and the inky canopy of the midnight sky. Divided into five sections—Dark, Pale, Natural, Soft and Bold—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eIn the Mood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003efor Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will make you see color in a completely different light.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Hans Blomquist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797195292848,"sku":"1788793560","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71ka8lPbIXL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721941401"},{"product_id":"a-life-in-fabric-bring-colour-pattern-and-texture-into-your-home","title":"A Life in Fabric: Bring Colour, Pattern and Texture into Your Home","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eA Life in Fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a celebration of the unique heritage brand - Cabbages \u0026amp; Roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe British heritage brand, Cabbages \u0026amp; Roses was founded in 2000 by Christina Strutt and Bridgitte Buchannan, and for the past 21 years Christina has been dressing both homes and their owners in her trademark faded floral and barely-there striped cottons and linens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA Life in Fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates every aspect of this very unique Cabbages \u0026amp; Roses lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivided into color-themed chapters, from Charcoal Whites to Raspberry Pinks, Hues of Blue to Berry Goodness and Lilac Loveliness, Strutt takes you on a tour through the fabric-filled homes (and gardens) she has adorned with her muted palette. Be inspired by her endless ways to use fabric and vintage finds in the home, from old quilts and throws in the bedroom, to faded floral curtains, pillows and sofas in the living areas, napkins and tablecloths in the kitchen, and fabric draped canopies and deckchairs in the garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhatever the room or style of architecture, Christina’s relaxed philosophy and her love of the beauty of imperfection create timeless, accessible, and relaxing interiors that are perfect for today’s living.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Christina Strutt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797197160624,"sku":"1800651031","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71JUKbjkkGL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721941553"},{"product_id":"pretty-and-organized-go-clutter-free-with-30-easy-to-make-decorative-storage-ideas-for-every-room-in-your-home","title":"Pretty and Organized: Go Clutter-Free with 30 Easy-to-Make Decorative Storage Ideas for Every Room In Your Home","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePretty and Organized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the ultimate guide to creating innovative and stylish storage solutions. It includes 30 practical projects for any room in the home -- bedroom, craft room, kitchen, dining room, hallway, bathroom, kids' play area, even the garage and workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe advantage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePretty and Organized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is that not only does it show how to make personalized storage, it helps with the decluttering process, which is what keeps so many people from conquering the problem. Using the basic principles set out in this book, an organized life is readily achievable. The tips and techniques are great for a closet or a room -- the whole house actually, and ideal for creating new habits that will help to prevent clutter in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspirational color photographs and concise instructions provide professional guidance for the 30 storage solutions that can easily be tailored for specific problems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallway\/Entranceway - Dedicated storage for high traffic: coat peg rack, tidy bags, shoes shelf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen - Gain efficient storage in the busiest room: meal planner, magnetic board, food storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving Room - Keep a cluttered open-plan room neat: magazine files, drinks trolley, electronics bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBathroom - Practical storage for the whole family: travel roll, first aid box, wall pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBedroom - Restore calm without compromising style: clothes bags, bedside gadget pocket, shoes shelf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids' Bedroom\/Playroom - Organization is essential here: pajamas bag, bedside pocket, wall display box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkspace\/utility room - Reclaim space by organizing it: sweep-up brush, door organizer, string holders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarage\/Garden Shed - Functional and pretty: plant hanger, handy caddy, seed organizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePretty and Organized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the creative guide to a neat and efficient home, from the difficult decisions of what to keep or throw away to the enjoyment of giving everything its own place and knowing where that is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Jane Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797199061168,"sku":"1770854789","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/6189jvJ92ZL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721941705"},{"product_id":"pretty-pastel-style-decorating-interiors-with-pastel-shades","title":"Pretty Pastel Style: Decorating interiors with pastel shades","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePastels are enjoying a comeback and this time round they’re associated with feelings of comfort, wellbeing and calm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen used well, pastels have a rich intensity or a subtle sophistication, keeping them on the cool side of sweet. They allow us to fill a home with subtle colour, making us feel cozy and safe. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePretty Pastel Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Selina Lake shows how to use pastels to create spaces that are sophisticated, quirky and color-rich without being garish. To start, she looks at different ways of decorating with this versatile palette by dividing it into four styles. There’s Modern Pastels, which are are contrasted with pops of stronger color and sharpened with statement furniture, while Vintage Pastels are nostalgic and elegant. Handmade Pastels highlights creative touches and simple crafting ideas that showcase pastels in candy stripes, polka dots, and floral prints, while Simple Pastels work with neutrals and off-whites for an elegantly minimal look. Next, the Details section looks at everything from furniture and lighting to display and decoration, with inspiring ideas on how to put the style together. Finally, the Spaces section of the book showcases a series of beautiful rooms that use pastels with stylish effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Selina Lake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797202829488,"sku":"1788795199","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/91hYCl3WyiL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721941829"},{"product_id":"a-romance-with-french-living-interiors-inspired-by-classic-french-style","title":"A Romance with French Living: Interiors inspired by classic French style","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eVintage finds and fabrics are elegantly paired to recreate the grace and comfort of French-style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA Romance with French Living\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a glimpse into Carolyn Westbrook’s world, where treasured antiques and vintage finds, perfectly faded fabrics and timeworn furniture blend, seemingly effortlessly, in superb interiors that are both relaxing and chic, inspired by French style. Part One—French-inspired Interiors—showcases Carolyn’s love for designing interiors, decorating, and creating relaxed and welcoming rooms. Essentially French shows how to adapt classic French style to suit modern-day living, this ethos is carried through to the chapters, A Cottage in the Country and Urban Farmhouse. Part Two—It’s All in the Detail—concentrates on adding those all-important finishing touches to a room, whether it’s antique leather-bound books, cherished items gathered on overseas travel, or swathes of Carolyn’s much-loved white linen, from vintage French linen bedsheets finding a new life as tablecloths and curtains to pristine bed linen and smart upholstery. The final section of the book focuses on entertaining and celebrations, from a country barn party to a bridal shower and an intimate family wedding at Carolyn’s own home, The Oaks Plantation in Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Carolyn Westbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797206597808,"sku":"1782498788","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71GKNQfLWaL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721941990"},{"product_id":"shed-style-decorating-cabins-huts-pods-sheds-other-garden-rooms","title":"Shed Style: Decorating cabins, huts, pods, sheds \u0026 other garden rooms","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eShed Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, Selina Lake reveals how even the smallest garden can be home to an outdoor retreat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the traditional gardener’s potting shed to a writer’s cabin to an artist's studio, Selina explores sheds, cabins, huts, greenhouses, pods, and all manner of garden structures, providing ample inspiration for anyone dreaming of their own outdoor hideaway. She reveals how any existing shed, cabin, or outbuilding can become a versatile work or social space rather than just somewhere to store the lawnmower. If you are short of space, as so many of us are nowadays, a garden office, creative space, “she shed”, or work pod can provide a perfect solution. A greenhouse or potting shed will appeal to keen gardeners, while a cozy shepherd’s hut, perhaps with a wood-burning stove, can work as guest accommodation. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eShed Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Selina reveals how to create the shed of your dreams, presenting hundreds of fresh ideas for decorating and styling both the interior and exterior as well as suggestions for lighting, fabrics, furniture, and other accessories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eShed Style\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis perfect for anyone who wants to make the most of their outdoor space.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Selina Lake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797208629424,"sku":"1788791827","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81Z1zcDT-gL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721942100"},{"product_id":"the-story-of-your-home","title":"The Story of Your Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Room-by-Room Guide to Designing with Purpose and Personality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Courtney Warren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797212201136,"sku":"0800742109","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81prsvib6cL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1721942261"},{"product_id":"grass-roots-african-origins-of-an-american-art","title":"Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThrough the prism of America's most enduring African-inspired art form, the Lowcountry basket, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGrass Roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guides readers across 300 years of American and African history. In scholarly essays and beautiful photographs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGrass Roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows the coiled basket along its transformation on two continents from a simple farm tool once used for processing grain to a work of art and a central symbol of African and African American identity. Featuring images of the stunning work of contemporary basket makers from South Carolina to South Africa, as well as historic photographs that document the artistic heritage of the southern United States, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGrass Roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears at a moment when public recognition of the Gullah\/Geechee heritage is encouraging a reexamination of Africa's contribution to American civilization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking with basket makers from Charleston and Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, historian Dale Rosengarten has been studying African-American baskets for over 20 years and brings her research up-to-date with interviews of artists and the results of recent historical inquiry. Anthropologist Enid Schildkrout draws on her research in West Africa and museum collections around the world to explore the African antecedents of Lowcountry basketry. Geographer Judith A. Carney discusses the origins of rice in Africa and reveals how enslaved Africans brought to America not only rice seeds but, just as important, the technical know-how that turned southern coastal forests and swamps into incredibly profitable rice plantations. Historian Peter H. Wood discusses the many skills that enslaved Africans contributed to the settlement of the Old South and at the same time used to resist the conditions of their servitude. John Michael Vlach, a leading authority on African American folk art, discusses the history of visual depictions of plantation life. Fath Davis Ruffins, a specialist on the imagery of popular culture, sheds light on the history embedded in old photographs of African Americans in the Charleston area. Cultural historian Jessica B. Harris explores the tradition of rice in American cooking and the enduring African influences in the southern kitchen. Anthropologist and art historian Sandra Klopper sketches the history of coiled basketry in South Africa, illuminating its evolution from utilitarian craft to fine art, parallel to developments in America. Anthropologist J. Lorand Matory traces the changing meanings of Gullah\/Geechee identity and discusses its appearance as a significant force on the American cultural scene today.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Dale Rosengarten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43813559402672,"sku":"9780945802518","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71eDS1ZRklL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722541185"},{"product_id":"25-tropical-houses-in-singapore-and-malaysia","title":"25 Tropical Houses in Singapore and Malaysia","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e25 Tropical Houses in Singapore and Malaysia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures top architects and designers with ideas that are stylish, contemporary, and show twenty-first century savvy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe difference between a house and a home cannot easily be explained, but anyone walking into a building that is a home, rather than a house, can almost immediately feel the difference. While called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e25 Tropical Houses in Singapore and Malaysia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this book is at its heart about buildings that share a common spirit: structures that are home to a diverse cross-section of families around Singapore and Malaysia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePositioned as a global city at the hub of South East Asia, Singapore has a thoroughly modern sensibility balanced by an inherited culture and sense of place. This new global consciousness is reflected in its architecture, which demonstrates a seamless marriage of vernacular and modernist forms. The luxury homes in this book illustrate how architects work with, rather than against, the singular landscape to generate beautiful tropical homes embellished with modern Asian decor. A new wave of highly distinctive architecture has seen Singapore recognized, for the first time, as one of the world's most dynamic architectural centers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalaysian architecture retains a greater interest in vernacular forms, but the nation's strong economic growth has seen a push to recast the urban landscape. Architects are now working to accommodate the 'brave new world' of an affluent technocratic society within the Asian architecture vernacular currently found throughout most of the country. The most interesting new homes in Malaysia reflect a balance between traditional values and an optimistic global outlook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e25 Tropical Houses in Singapore and Malaysia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an amazing source of home inspiration and insights, whether one seeks to know more about Singapore architecture, Malaysian traditions or tropical architecture in general.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Paul McGillick Ph.D, Patrick Bingham-Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43813699911856,"sku":"0804844453","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/91YMB-8660L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722547677"},{"product_id":"architectural-photography-professional-techniques-for-shooting-interior-and-exterior-spaces","title":"Architectural Photography: Professional Techniques for Shooting Interior and Exterior Spaces","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe definitive guide to achieving artistic and commercial success in modern architectural photography–from industry leader Norman McGrath. Looking to achieve artistic and commercial success in architectural photography? Norman McGrath’s long-awaited guide is the only one you’ll need. Here, McGrath fully revamps and expands on the basics covered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePhotographing Buildings Inside and Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to include the most up-to-date information–from changes in the industry to equipment, techniques, and technologies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eArchitectural Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers it all: interiors, exteriors, skyscrapers, residential, office buildings, restaurants and hotels, religious buildings, museums, historic buildings, and specialized subjects such as staircases, sculpture, and ceilings. It also includes master McGrath’s sage, real-world advice. Most important, this guide is filled with spectacular and often iconic photography that captures the power and impact of these spaces–the ultimate goal of the architectural photographer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Norman Kerr and ‎Norman McGrath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43813717278896,"sku":"0817424555","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71jNfnvjuZL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722549609"},{"product_id":"building-saigon-south-sustainable-lessons-for-a-livable-future","title":"Building Saigon South: Sustainable Lessons for a Livable Future","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Saigon South district of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, globally renowned architecture firm Skidmore Owings \u0026amp; Merrill designed a livable, human-scale urban environment in partnership with the Phu My Hung development group. SOM created the master plan that still guides growth and change in this part of the city, which has been accepted as an example of sustainable development to be imitated across Asia and throughout the rest of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saigon South’s neighborhoods accommodate residents of varying income levels and provide green public space for all. Verdant parks are placed alongside the area’s natural water features. The master plan’s emphasis on multi-use design allows for traditional shophouses as well as larger businesses, integrating all parts of life into a pedestrian-friendly district. Saigon South is an economically and civically vibrant district that showcases the city’s cultural richness rather than the egos of the architects and developers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"John Kriken , Ellen Lou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43815910473904,"sku":"194353201X","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81olgh4-gPL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722625595"},{"product_id":"canadian-architecture-evolving-a-cultural-identity","title":"Canadian Architecture: Evolving a Cultural Identity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian Architecture: Evolving a Cultural Identity surveys the country’s most accomplished architectural firms, whose work enhances cities and landscapes across Canada’s geographically varied expanse. Author Leslie Jen explores a number of significant projects in urban and rural environments―private residences, cultural and institutional facilities, and democratic public spaces―that profoundly influence our interactions with each other and the communities in which we live. Accompanied by stunning photography, Canadian Architecture is a testament to a thriving, diverse and innovative design culture that continues to play an integral role in shaping our national identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Leslie Jen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43815924990128,"sku":"1773270389","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81wJ9puSeyL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722626273"},{"product_id":"china-style","title":"China Style","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFeaturing over 300 beautiful photographs and extensive commentary,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eChina Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblends the chic designs of modern China with the sensibilities of traditional Chinese art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChinese interior design is a kaleidoscope of competing influences: scholarly gardens versus opium dens, imperial palaces battling concrete and steel high-rises, rural simplicity fighting urban chaos, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eChina Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives an insider's look at the interiors that draw from this vivid and powerful tradition, a tradition that is constantly being reinterpreted to produce a fresh and dynamic style of contemporary design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sharon Leece , Michael Freeman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43815944782000,"sku":"0804848742","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/A1sfi_E-sFL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722627028"},{"product_id":"creating-a-world-on-paper-harry-fenns-career-in-art","title":"Creating a World on Paper: Harry Fenn's Career in Art","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-extra-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"pqcgt2-o5kxdr-g0u8v7-spbgmm\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003eStudies in Print Culture and the History of the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinner of the 2014 Ewell L. Newman Book Award of the American Historical Print Collectors Society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Newman Book Award recognizes outstanding publications that enhance the understanding and appreciation of prints as part of the history and culture of the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarry Fenn was one of the most skilled and successful illustrators in the United States in the latter half of the nineteenth century, a time when illustrated periodicals and books were the primary means of sharing visual images. Fenn s work fostered pride in America s scenic landscapes and urban centers, informed a curious public about foreign lands, and promoted appreciation of printed pictures as artworks for a growing middle class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArriving in New York from London in 1857 as a young wood engraver, Fenn soon forged a career in illustration. His tiny black-and-white wood engravings for Whittier s Snow-Bound (1868) surprised critics with their power, and his bold, innovative compositions for Picturesque America (1872 74) were enormously popular and expanded the field for illustrators and publishers. In the 1880s and 90s, his illustrations appeared in many of the finest magazines and newspapers, depicting the places and events that interested the public from post Civil War national reconciliation to the World s Columbian Exposition in 1893 to the beginnings of imperialism in the Spanish-American War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis handsomely designed volume documents Fenn s prolific career from the 1860s until his death in 1911. Sue Rainey also recounts his adventurous sketching trips in the western United States, Europe, and the Middle East, which enhanced his reputation for depicting far-flung places at a time when the nation was taking a more prominent role on the world stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sue Rainey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816025686192,"sku":"1558499792","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81TqKfODK6L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722629161"},{"product_id":"design-and-landscape-for-people-new-approaches-to-renewal","title":"Design and Landscape for People: New Approaches to Renewal","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe new community planning: invaluable strategies for creative rebuilding and renovating from around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor many years planning was something done in the name of progress by distant committees with the abstract aim of tidying boundaries and controlling growth. In the past decade, however, heavy-handed ideology has given way to a new generation of planners from diverse backgrounds, architecture, landscape, even art and performances who seek fresh, creative ways of working with communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book presents and explains, for the first time, the rise and success of this new global sensibility. Organized into five sections identity, Utility, Citizenship, Rural, Urban it explores the challenges of planning in the developed and developing worlds through a series of detailed, often groundbreaking case studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProjects have been chosen to highlight a variety of approaches. They range from the recycled architecture of Rural Studio in Alabama to the remarkable revitalization of isolated communities in Japan, from the rehabilitation of industrial wasteland in Germany to novel ways to provide clean water in South Africa. Other projects include Edible Schoolyard (Berkeley, California), De Strip (Netherlands), Osuna Cattle Tracks Regeneration (Spain), Play or Rewind (Italy), and Ephemeral Vineyard (France). The in-depth studies are completed with valuable technical information. 200+ color illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Clare Cumberlidge, Lucy Musgrave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816107049136,"sku":"0500342334","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/617cdi1tH2L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722631267"},{"product_id":"design-commune-inside-creative-disciplines-of-design","title":"Design Commune: Inside Creative Disciplines of Design","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eDesign Commune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereveals the evolution of Roman Alonso and Steven Johanknecht’s acclaimed design studio, rooted firmly in the California aesthetic, ethos, and lifestyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWith an introduction by Matt Tyrnauer and in conversation with Mayer Rus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“Packed with ideas: Think poppy Josef Frank textiles, botanical Marthe Armitage wallpapers, and rich woodwork.” ―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eMartha Stewart Living\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTruly multidisciplinary in practice, Commune has, since its inception in 2004, tackled all areas of design. The work featured in this book highlights all disciplines that Commune engages in, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrivate interior design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCommercial interior spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eArtist collaborations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eProduct designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAnd more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“Everybody has a voice, and just by recognizing that, the product is so much better in the end,” says Roman Alonso about the work at Commune, whose team he leads along with Steven Johanknecht. But there is one caveat about their work, he says. “Check the ego and the lawyer at the door, because otherwise you will not get a good product.” With the ethos that focuses on artistry, their group has been successful, and their work is undeniably beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts projects share many common threads, such as the influence of handcrafted materials, but each remains deeply personal and unique. Though in Los Angeles, the designers at Commune come from around the country, and around the world, and bring an artist’s perspective to their business and their style. They provide a collaboration that is truly at the crossroads between commerce and art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOversize and overflowing with full-color photographs showcasing color and ideas, this is a book that will inspire designers with its variety, its color, and its practical artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Roman Alonso, Steven Johanknecht","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816111374512,"sku":"1419747746","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81iQWhHzy6L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722631549"},{"product_id":"design-in-the-terrain-of-water","title":"Design in the Terrain of Water","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign in the Terrain of Water makes room for water as a ground in design: water that is everywhere before it is somewhere; water that is in rain before it is in rivers, soaks before it flows, spreads before it gathers, blurs before it clarifies; water that is ephemeral, transient, uncertain, interstitial, chaotic, omnipresent. This is water to which people are increasingly turning to find innovative solutions to water scarcity, pollution, aquifer depletion and other problems that are assuming center stage in local and global politics, dynamics, and fears. It is also water that is celebrated and ritualized in ordinary and everyday practices across many cultures. The book brings together the work of eminent professionals, designers, artists, scientists and theorists, who respond to the challenges that this water poses, its visualization, its infrastructure, its politics and its science. At a moment when design disciplines are beginning to embrace measures such as flexibility, agility and resilience, this book makes an important and timely contribution. These are measures that we associate more closely with water and watery imagination than the terra firma that grounds aspirations of prediction and control that have proved elusive, perhaps even detrimental. The book asks if in this time of uncertainty and ambiguity brought on by increasing openness of economies, cultures, and ecologies, we need to re-invent our relationship with water. Should we look to the past, present and future and ask if in seeing water somewhere rather than everywhere we miss opportunities, practices and lessons that could inform and transform the design project? What role has representation and visualization played in confining water to a place on land? Can we look at projects in history and projects emerging today - cities, infrastructures, buildings, landscapes, artworks - with a cultivated eye for waters everywhere? What is it to see water as not within, adjoining, serving or threatening settlement, but the ground of settlement? Design in the Terrain of Water is a collection of visual and textual essays that present a way, a direction, and perhaps even a paradigm shift in how professionals imagine, build, and advocate in a terrain of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Anuradha Mathur, Dilip da Cunha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816115994800,"sku":"1941806244","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/91zPxuaTtdL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722631737"},{"product_id":"doors","title":"Doors","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone interested in architecture, history, travel or world cultures, doors have a special fascination. In addition to welcoming guests and keeping out intruders, a door creates the first impression of a building and provides a sense of welcome, security and peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fascinating book contains more than 500 photographs of doors from around the world. There are doors made of wood, metal and glass, doors old and new, and doors polished and weathered. Some were made to impress and to show off the majesty and importance of the building they serve, and some were hastily constructed with whatever materials were at hand. These doors come from and evoke many cultures and traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wide-ranging and delightful collection provides a wealth of ideas and inspiration for anyone interested in architecture, construction, design or decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bob Wilcox, Jerome Markson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816144208048,"sku":"1770856471","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71Dc4H785ML._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722632794"},{"product_id":"eppich-house-ii-the-story-of-an-arthur-erickson-masterwork","title":"Eppich House II: The Story of an Arthur Erickson Masterwork","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne glimpse of the cascading steel beams mirrored in the reflecting pond and it’s clear that the Hugo and Brigitte Eppich house is a singular achievement, a daring experiment that embodies Erickson’s West Coast modernist ideas about site, material, and form. Erickson’s first steel residence explores both the structural and aesthetic possibilities of the material, with curved beams, dyed cladding, and milled furnishings designed by Francisco Kripacz―features that would have been near-impossible on a regular commission. But after seeing the first Eppich House, built for Hugo’s twin brother Helmut, Hugo entrusted Erickson with creating and furnishing the entire house, inside and out―another first for Erickson―and made available the Eppic brothers’ steel fabricating plants, which built virtually every component of the home. Architecture expert Greg Bellerby weaves into his essay extensive interviews with Erickson, Eppich, and architect Nick Milkovich, as well as contributions from Cornelia Oberlander, the home’s landscape designer, to tell the fascinating story of an uncommon vision, realized in steel and glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003ca data-csa-c-func-deps=\"aui-da-a-expander-toggle\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-interaction-events=\"click\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" data-action=\"a-expander-toggle\" class=\"a-declarative\" data-a-expander-toggle='{\"allowLinkDefault\":true, \"expand_prompt\":\"Read more\", \"collapse_prompt\":\"Read less\"}' data-csa-c-id=\"k54qia-rkjjzn-qadfca-rjf6bi\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"a-icon a-icon-extender-expand\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Greg Bellerby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816222720176,"sku":"1773270478","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81qarNYDfUL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722635919"},{"product_id":"frank-lloyd-wright-and-san-francisco","title":"Frank Lloyd Wright and San Francisco","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAn unprecedented look at the architect’s storied relationship with San Francisco and the Bay Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) often spent time in San Francisco, which he called “the most charming city in America.” Paul V. Turner looks at the architect’s complex and evolving relationship with the city, surveying the full body of Wright’s work in the Bay Area—roughly thirty projects, a third of which were built. Spanning 1900 to 1959, they include houses, a gift shop, a civic center, a skyscraper, a church, an industrial building, a mortuary, and a bridge across the San Francisco Bay. The unbuilt structures are among Wright’s most innovative, and the diverse reasons for their failure counter long-held stereotypes about the architect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWright’s Bay Area projects are published together here for the first time, along with previously unpublished correspondence between Wright and his clients, as well as his Bay Area associate Aaron Green. Stories from San Francisco newspapers portray the media’s changing positions on Wright—from his early personal scandals to his later roles as eccentric provocateur and celebrated creative genius. Beautifully illustrated with the architect’s original drawings and plans, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFrank Lloyd Wright and San Francisco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlights aspects of the architect’s career that have never before been explored, inspiring a new understanding of Wright, his personal and client interactions, and his work. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Paul V. Turner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816245919920,"sku":"0300215029","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/717kGGU6LAL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722636924"},{"product_id":"the-genius-of-design","title":"The Genius of Design","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesign is all around us. It manifests itself in the boardroom and on the battlefield; from the factory floor to the supermarket aisle; in our cars, kitchens and bathrooms; in advertising and food packaging; on movie sets and in computer avatars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Genius of Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the author and design historian, Penny Sparke, offers us far more than a history of design icons. The book's five sections take the reader on a chronological journey, from industrialization in the 19th century; on to the Modern movement, the Bauhaus and beyond; through austerity and wartime; postwar boom and the potential of new materials and processes; and finishing with an up-to-the-minute engagement with design in the 21st century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Genius of Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e champions not just the ?design heroes' of the last 200 years but also the democratic forces of machine production and mass consumption. Above all, it puts human beings back where they belong - at the heart of the debate about what makes good and bad design.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Penny Sparke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816257978544,"sku":"1590204336","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/61OB7qYg-2L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1722637441"},{"product_id":"a-line-in-the-andes","title":"A Line in the Andes","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Line in the Andes -- a one year investigation developed at the Harvard Graduate school of design -- examines the transformative role of the first underground metro line currently being implemented in the city of Quito (Ecuador). Through archival material, original drawings, and text, this publication frames the metro project within the city's historic and current urban form, visualizing the urban potential of this contemporary valley-city. In doing so, the material documented in this book sets the stage for well-informed design deliberations regarding an urban future Quito deserves. The book also includes a collection of essays by Rahul Mehotra, Quito Mayor Augusto Barrera, Edgar Jacome, Pablo Perez Ramos, Martin Cobas, Graciela Silvestri, and Ana Maria Duran Calisto. The writings expand on a series of themes related to Quito and frame the city within a broader geographic and disciplinary context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Felipe Correa, Ramiro Almeida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863622222000,"sku":"1934510343","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/51OK_6tcAYL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1724262949"},{"product_id":"micro-green-tiny-houses-in-nature","title":"Micro Green: Tiny Houses in Nature","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrom treehouses to pre-fabs, this book presents sustainable, micro-green living at its best. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMicro Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delves into the concept of compact living and demonstrates the possibilities of living with less while maintaining a rich life. As sustainable architecture becomes mainstream, many architects and designers are using technology and wit to experiment with what it means to be green, and the results are both effective and enthralling. The rustic treehouses, airy domes, and recycled-scrap structures of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMicro Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are presented through vivid photography and detailed building plans, and display a range of environmental influences. Here living spaces are carved out of hillsides, trees rise through decks and floors, and walls melt seamlessly back into the surrounding woods. Though many of the homes chronicled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMicro Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are unique in design, their economical size and ingenious interior spaces are the epitome of practicality and illustrate an acute understanding of compact living and its potential for rural, suburban, and even urban ecosystems. Small in both carbon and architectural footprint, the dwellings in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMicro Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have large implications for the global movements of eco-consciousness and sustainability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mimi Zeiger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863737663664,"sku":"0847835839","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/61JDqhaXr8L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1724267274"},{"product_id":"new-directions-in-australian-architecture","title":"New Directions In Australian Architecture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking the country cases of Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, and Jordan, this work explores the relationship between the governments of the sending states, the out movement of their citizens, and the communities of expatriates that have developed. By focusing on the evolution of government institutions charged with various aspects of expatriate affairs, this work breaks new ground in explaining the changing nature of the relationship between expatriates and their home state. Far from suggesting that the state is waning in importance, the conclusions indicate that this relationship provides evidence both of state resilience and of new trends in the practice of sovereignty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Philip Goad, Patrick Bingham-Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863814602928,"sku":"0794603378","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/51inA1wcw7L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1724270679"},{"product_id":"new-york-waterfront-evolution-and-building-culture-of-the-port-and-harbor","title":"New York Waterfront: Evolution and Building Culture of the Port and Harbor","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by a team of architects, historians, teachers, and students, The New York Waterfront is an unprecedented documentation of the rise and fall of the waterfront's architectural, technological, industrial, and commercial existence over the past 150 years. This densely illustrated book vividly presents and preserves the waterfront's development. Superb watercolor, ink, and pencil drawings―some specially created for this publication―as well as rare historic pictures, aerial photographs, and maps culled from a wide variety of sources and reproduced here for the first time, make this book the most comprehensive study on the subject. Newly commissioned photographs by Stanley Greenberg supplement this already rich array of images, often bringing out the melancholy beauty of the waterfront in its present derelict state. Also seen here are many major modern sites―the Red Hook Water Pollution Control Plant, the Port Authority Grain Elevators, the Fresh Kills Landfill, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard―capturing the nameless, inhospitable tracts whose only landmarks are the rusting remains of a once vital commercial life. This illustrative material, together with a series of informative texts written by critics and scholars, reveals a complete picture of the New York waterfront through contemporary projects and visionary proposals, environmental plans and master-planning, built and unbuilt waterfront structures (pier warehouses, recreation piers, markets, and ferry terminals), in addition to a meticulous analysis of a variety of documents and records. The New York Waterfront offers a unique perspective on waterfront building so that the lessons of the past can inform decisions about the future. This publication also inspires us to strive for an equivalent greatness when designing the urban fabric of the twenty-first century, the kind of greatness in public works that has in the past distinguished New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kevin Bone, Mary Beth Betts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863840751792,"sku":"1885254547","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81enWaEQGgL._SL1500.jpg?v=1724271069"},{"product_id":"recycling-spaces-curating-urban-evolution-the-work-of-martha-schwartz-partners","title":"Recycling Spaces: Curating Urban Evolution: The Work of Martha Schwartz Partners","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCities are constantly evolving: Growing, shrinking, diversifying, sprawling, and densifying. Each phase of evolution brings a unique set of challenges to urban areas for how to remain vital and healthy for long-term sustainability. One of the most important questions facing urban centers today is how to keep people attracted to live in, invest in, and participate in the city. Recycling Spaces focuses on these questions broadly through conversations with experts in the fields of landscape, economics, and urbanism, and specifically through the work of world-renowned landscape architectural office, Martha Schwartz Partners. Martha Schwartz Partners breathes life into cities and neighborhoods by creating spaces that that make people feel emotionally connected, engaged, and invested in the long-term viability of the place. Places that resonate with people are sustainable places. This expanded notion of sustainability, is the basis of the firm's public work, and is illustrated here by a selection of the firms recent and ongoing design projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Martha Schwarz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43864041423024,"sku":"1935935038","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/51FWAd-YsDL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1724279262"},{"product_id":"toshiko-mori-architect","title":"Toshiko Mori Architect","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in New York City in 1981, Toshiko Mori Architect is known for using both new and traditional materials and for integrating architecture with light and landscape. This monograph, the first on the practice, includes more than twenty-five residential, cultural, institutional, and commercial projects. The firm has designed private houses in Maine, New York, and Florida, including additions to modern residences by Paul Rudolph and Marcel Breuer. In addition, Toshiko Mori Architect specializes in exhibition designs, notably various installations of textiles and other materials at the Museum of Modern Art and the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Toshiko Mori, K. Michael Hays","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43864116723888,"sku":"158093191X","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71QKV04_b4L._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1724284811"},{"product_id":"living-land-the-gardens-of-blasen-landscape-architecture","title":"Living Land: The Gardens of Blasen Landscape Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeword by Catherine Wagner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Urban Play: A Project from Start to Finish\u003cbr\u003eWhat does a landscape architect do exactly? Here, we peel back the finished project, which has won several design awards, to show the major steps in the making of the garden. We start with the clients' wishes for an outside play area for their young twin girls that will be visually pleasing when viewed from the living rooms several stories above. And the condition of the site: an odd-shaped and impossibly steep and tilted small plot covered in brambles. We present a 'before' picture, early drawings, problem solving, the gradual articulation of the design, how the Blasens work together, choice of fabrication materials, planting design, the construction period, and the final finished garden and how it is used. Illustrations throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Gardens: From the Mountains to the Shore\u003cbr\u003eThis photographic presentation of a dozen gardens is the bulk of the book. Some projects are covered in 2 spreads; others in 3 spreads, one in 5 spreads. The gardens range from a city courtyard to a beach garden, to an 22-acre estate with a California wildflower meadow, and an extensive green roof on a Herzog \u0026amp; de Meuron-designed house that's set into a natural hillside. Some have been published in top design magazines; a few particularly exciting new large projects are now being published for the first time. Each project is introduced with a) descriptions of the garden and how the clients use it and b) a paragraph about the planting design and key plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Lexicon: The Blasens' Aesthetic\u003cbr\u003eThis chapter--an alphabetical list of terms\/phrases that appear often in the Blasens' conversations about their work--investigates the Blasens' aesthetic. We hear what they most deeply care about, often in their own words: for example, seamlessness of design, color, geography, lightness, plants that thrive where they are, rhythmic sequencing of experiences in a garden, retaining \"what already is.\" And also their influences in the art, design, and architecture worlds, and what's catching their attention right now. This collage of fragments builds a fascinating picture of their sensibilities, and how they earned the title of \"the new tastemakers\" in House and Garden magazine. Small photographs, for many entries, give examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Eric Blasen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43865434718384,"sku":"1935935461","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/5136mtQRCvL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1724364111"},{"product_id":"the-collector-of-lives-giorgio-vasari-and-the-invention-of-art","title":"The Collector of Lives: Giorgio Vasari and the Invention of Art","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn the tradition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Swerve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eHow to Live\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, this vivid biography reveals how a Renaissance scholar reshaped the visual world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiorgio Vasari (1511–1574) was a man of many talents―a sculptor, painter, architect, writer, and scholar―but he is best known for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLives of the Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the classic account that singlehandedly invented the genre of artistic biography and established the canon of Italian Renaissance art. Before Vasari’s extraordinary book, art was considered a technical skill rather than an intellectual pursuit, and artists were mere decorators and craftsmen. It was through Vasari’s visionary writings that artists like Raphael, Leonardo, and Michelangelo came to be regarded as great masters of life as well as art, their creative genius celebrated as a divine gift. Their enduring reputations testify to Vasari’s profound yet unspoken influence on western culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn advisor to kings and pontiffs―and a confidant to Titian, Donatello, and more―Vasari enjoyed an exhilarating career amid the thrilling culture of Renaissance Italy. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Collector of Lives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Ingrid Rowland and Noah Charney offer a lively and inviting introduction to this pivotal figure in art history, and immerse readers in the world of the Medici of Florence and the popes of Rome. A narrative of intrigue, scandal, and colorful artistic rivalry, this vivid biography shows the great works of western art taking shape under Vasari’s keen eye―and reveals how one Renaissance scholar completely redefined how we look at art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingrid Rowland, Noah Charney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43866392068272,"sku":"0393241319","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/716J2DmO9rL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1724436776"},{"product_id":"a-lesson-in-art-life-the-colourful-world-of-cedric-morris-arthur-lett-haines","title":"A Lesson in Art \u0026 Life: The Colourful World of Cedric Morris \u0026 Arthur Lett Haines","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInterest in mid-20th century British artists and the world they inhabited is growing internationally—prices are rising and exhibitions proliferate. This biography focuses on the couple who were at the centre of the Modern British art scene: Cedric Morris (1889-1982) and Arthur Lett-Haines (1894-1978). Both men studied in Paris in the 1920s where they absorbed the work of the French Post Impressionists, Cubists and Surrealists. Later in London, Morris became a sought-after painter of flowers, birds and landscapes, and a friend of Augustus John and Ben Nicholson. Lett was hailed as Britain’s first Surrealist. They gave fabulous parties attended by the cream of creative London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorris and Haines founded the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing in Suffolk, attended by Lucian Freud and Maggi Hambling. The atmosphere was described as ‘robust and coarse, exquisite and sensitive all at once, also faintly dangerous.’ The conversation was sometimes bawdy and bitchy but never boring. Lett-Haines, who ran the school, was a superb cook who swapped recipes with Elizabeth David.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCedric Morris became an award-winning plantsman and poppy iris breeder. He was an acknowledged influence on Beth Chatto, amongst others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA Lesson in Art and Life\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a long overdue biography of a couple who were hugely influential across the spheres of art, gardening and cookery.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hugh St. Clair, Philip Mould","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43872118505648,"sku":"1910258369","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/61UgA9VLICL._AC_UY218.jpg?v=1724792386"},{"product_id":"nothing-is-lost-selected-essays","title":"Nothing Is Lost: Selected Essays","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFrom the late editor, writer, and critic, one of the great chroniclers of the art, fashion, and celebrity scenes: an expansive collection of thirty-five essays that offer an intimate look into the worlds of some of the most important and well-known artists, designers, and actors of our time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than three decades, Ingrid Sischy's profiles and critical essays have been admired for their keen observation and playful style. Many of the pieces that appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVanity Fair\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the 1980s to 2015 are gathered here for the first time, including her masterful profiles of Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart, Miuccia Prada, Calvin Klein, Jeff Koons, Jean Pigozzi, Alice Neel, and Francesco Clemente, among others, as well as her exclusive interview with John Galliano after his career nose-dived in 2011. Whether writing about a young Alexander McQueen, the photography of Robert Mapplethorpe, Sebastião Salgado, Cindy Sherman, or Bob Richardson, or the Japanese musical theater group Takarazuka Revue, Sischy's close attention to the unexpectedly telling detail results in vividly crafted, incisive portraits of individuals and their works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is a unique collection that gives readers unprecedented access to a dazzling range of artists from one of the greatest cultural critics of a generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingrid Sischy, Laurie Anderson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43873256669360,"sku":"1524732036","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/31pzd6cK1FL._SX342_SY445.jpg?v=1724868305"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.umojabooks.com\/collections\/home-interior-design-1.oembed","provider":"Umoja House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}