Offers a survey of the buildings of Tyneside, from the medieval castle and cathedral at Newcastle to the spectacular buildings spearheading the renaissance of Gateshead on the river's south bank. This book explores both urban centres in a series of walks, including the magnificent 1830s replanning of Newcastle.

Discusses social structure and the way of life behind Elizabethan and Jacobean architecture, the ferment of excitement aroused in English patrons and craftsmen as they learnt about the classic Five Orders and the buildings of Ancient Rome from publications and engravings, and architectural drawings which survive from the period.

A beautifully packaged, idiosyncratic introduction to British building styles, by the acclaimed illustrator and architectural enthusiast Matthew Rice.

Takes us from the colossal achievements of antiquity to the contest for Ground Zero, telling stories about buildings and the ways they change. This book reveals the hidden histories of the Parthenon and the Alhambra, visiting churches that have been carried through the air by angels and ancient palaces recreated by vainglorious dictators.

A pocket book that offers useful information that architects need on a daily basis - on site or in the studio. It contains tips and tricks of the trade, from complying with the Building Regs, to helping with planning, measurement and detailing.

Features 101 lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation. From the basics of How to Draw a Line to the complexities of color theory, this work provides a primer in architectural literacy. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical.

From the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza to the Parthenon in Athens and the Colosseum in Rome, buildings have long been used as demonstrations of power through their precision, standards of craftsmanship, and monumentality. This book offers a visual testament to the beauty, grace, and fortitude of the world's greatest architectural achievements.

A study of European architecture. Integrating over 200 colour photographs, it explains the author's perceptive understanding of the heritage of past civilizations.

In De architectura (c.40 BC), Vitruvius discusses in ten encyclopedic chapters aspects of Roman architecture, engineering and city planning. Vitruvius also included a section on human proportions. Because it is the only antique treatise on architecture to have survived, De architectura has been an invaluable source of information for scholars.

Features one hundred of the most important and influential architect-designed houses from around the world. This book presents an array of buildings of the past century's architectural masterpieces.

New Architecture in Ireland.

Offers advice on the principles, practice and techniques of architectural design. This book introduces the reader to the visual language of architecture, encouraging them to think spatially and question the built environment. It is intended for architecture students, and those interested in the creative side of architecture.

Illustrated with original sketches, maps, archive photographs and paintings, this book provides an intriguing collage of London's patterns and its history. It covers: the Thames at West London, Central London, Docklands and the Estuary; tributaries; canals; railways; the London Underground; and, the natural landscape.

An illustrated history of Norfolk's buildings, and an arguement for using traditional solutions to address the challenges of future development, concluding with a proposal for the new town of Worsted.

Buildings near, or even in water transcend boundaries and merge concrete, familiar structures with flowing visions to create symphonies of water, light, and stone. This illustrated work is a fascinating journey through the island worlds of today, tomorrow, and the day after.

'The definitive guide to London's architecture' INDEPENDENT

Presents 100 of the best projects of architecture by some of the worlds greatest architects, from UN Studio, Foreign Office Architects, Diller Scofidio as well as Renfro and Zaha Hadid to such up-and-coming stars as J Mayer H Architects and Asymptote. This book is suitable for those interested in contemporary architecture.

Islamic Architecture in India.