World renowned architect Kengo Kuma gives a personal tour of Tokyo’s key buildings.

The second volume in Thames & Hudson's monographic series on global architect Sir David Adjaye, winner of the 2021 RIBA royal gold medal.

Following on from David Adjaye - Works: Houses, Pavilions, Installations, Buildings, 1995-2007, published by Thames & Hudson in 2020, this book covers the impressive portfolio of work created by the architect between 2007 and 2015. During the years covered in this book, Adjaye became interested in developing an architecture that was more ...

An indispensable tool for the initial stages of designing and planning a building project

This new edition of the classic bestselling text provides, in one concise volume, the essential information needed as the basis for the more detailed design and development of any building project. Organized largely by building type, it covers the planning criteria and considerations of function and location--and with over 6200 diagrams, it provides a mass of data on spatial requirements.

Most of the fea...

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Solvay House is widely acclaimed as the pinnacle of Victor Horta's architectural achievements. This groundbreaking architect challenged conventional architecture, addressing every issue through the lens of technological advancement—whether it be spatial design, materials, heating, ventilation, or lighting.

>From the floor plan to the selection of marble, from furniture to chandeliers and carpets, everything was meticulously designed by Hort...

Ontdek de kracht van hout in moderne architectuur.

Hout wordt al duizenden jaren gebruikt voor het bouwen van huizen, en in een wereld die bol staat van opties en innovaties, blijkt dit oeroude materiaal vandaag de dag misschien wel relevanter dan ooit. Van historische Japanse huizen tot luxe resorts en de moderne hygge-trend, de tactiele en warme eigenschappen van hout hebben talloze architectonische stromingen beïnvloed. Hout is steeds vaker een bewuste keuze voor architecten, die dankzij ...