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Traditional Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of Elements and Forms by Mira Locher Publisher Comments Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. Intricate carved wood transoms and precisely woven tatami mats—each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. In Traditional Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Hardcover 
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Frederic Chaubin: Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed by Frederic Chaubin Synopsis In this volume photographer Frederic Chaubin reveals 90 buildings sited in 14 former Soviet Republics which express what could be considered as the fourth age of Soviet architecture.... (read more) Your price: $59.99 New - Hardcover
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Katsura: Imperial Villa by Arata Isozaki Book News Annotation This is a paperbound reprint of the English edition of the work published in 2005 (Electa Architecture). Special permission is required to enter the Katsura Villa at Kyoto, a 17th-century palace that is rigorously protected as a national treasure of... (read more) Your price: $49.95 New - Trade Paper
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Villa: From Ancient to Modern by Joseph Rykwert Synopsis The essence of 18 spectacular villas, or large country homes, from all over Europe and the United States is captured in the lush photographs and drawings in this beautiful book. Examples range from Hadrian's Villa in ancient Rome to Versailles in France,... (read more) List Price $60.00 Your price: $7.98 Used - Hardcover
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Five Hundred Buildings of Paris by Kathy Borrus Publisher Comments Five hundred stunning duotone photographs showcase the finest, most majestic, and interesting examples of architecture in one of the world's most beloved cities The greatest buildings, monuments, and structures of Paris come to life in these inspiring... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Five Hundred Buildings of London by Gill Davies Publisher Comments Five hundred stunning duotone photographs showcase the finest, most majestic, and interesting examples of architecture in one of the world's most beloved cities The greatest buildings, monuments, and structures of London come to life in these inspiring... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $9.97 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Grand Tour: Harry Seidler Travelling the World with an Architect's Eye by Harry Seidler Synopsis Architect Harry Seidler has spent more than 50 years travelling the globe, extensively photographing the peak achievements in architecture from 3000 BC to the 21st century. This text is divided into chapters by country, each with a brief introduction... (read more) List Price $29.99 Your price: $23.00 Used - Flexible
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Architectural Guide Tokyo by Ulf Meyer Publisher Comments The exotic and ultra-modern architecture of Japan's capital city fascinates architecture aficionados all around the world. This new Tokyo Architectural Guide is an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to explore the architecture of one of the world'... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $29.00 Used - Hardcover
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Facts & Forms: The Best Buildings by Young Architects in the Netherlands by Ole Bouman Publisher Comments Dutch architecture is world famous for its freshness, innovation and sophistication. This volume presents a snapshot of the best of the new generation of Dutch architects, providing a challenging barometer for the future.... (read more) List Price $34.00 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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21st Century Tokyo: A Guide to Contemporary Architecture by Julian Worrall Publisher Comments Tokyo has earned a reputation as one of the most innovative and forward-thinking cities in the world, and nowhere is this more evident than in its modern architecture. Authors and architects Julian Worrall and Erez Golani Solomon, longtime residents of... (read more) List Price $20.00 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The English country house :a grand tour by Gerva Jackson Stops Publisher Comments Inside the grand English country houses lie treasures just waiting to be uncovered -- take a room-by-room tour of them and see! Sumptuous photographs vividly exhibit the skills of the architects, painters, sculptors, cabinetmakers, tapestry weavers... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $17.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Taj Mahal by Amina Okada Publisher Comments A portrait of the fascinating architectural... (read more) List Price $75.00 Your price: $40.00 Used - Hardcover
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Borobudur: Golden Tales of the Buddhas by John Miksic Publisher Comments While ancient Javanese bronze and ironwork have long elicited interest, there is a lesser-known yet equally fascinating aspect of the Indonesian island's history: gold artifacts, including jewelry, clothing accessories, statues, coins, and containers... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Feng Shui: How to Apply the Secrets of Chinese Wisdom for Health, Wealth and Happiness by Lillian Too Publisher Comments Feng Shui is the art of living in harmony with your natural man-made environment. Expert Lillian Too explains the principles and practice of Feng Shui and shows how, by making subtle changes to your surroundings, you can foster health, wealth and... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Chinese Architecture (Introductions to Chinese Culture) by Cai Yanxin Publisher Comments Ancient Chinese architecture is not only a source of reference for modern Chinese design, it has also had an international influence and attracted global attention. Moreover, architectural remains in China reveal much about the history of this ancient... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $13.95 Sale - Trade Paper
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Design Destinations Worldwide by Joachim Fischer Publisher Comments "The finest spa in Bangkok, the most spectacular resort island in the Maldives, the hottest club in Beirut, the hippest hotel in New York, the most exclusive boutique in Paris, the best restaurant in Berlin, the newest museum in Tokyo, and the coolest... (read more) List Price $49.99 Your price: $27.00 Used - Hardcover
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Creswell Photographs Re-Examined: New Perspectives on Islamic Architecture by Bernard Okane Publisher Comments The Creswell photographic archive at the American University in Cairo is an invaluable resource of over 12,000 printed images of Islamic architecture, mainly in Cairo, but also including buildings in other important cities such as Cordoba and Baghdad... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $16.95 Sale - Hardcover
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Project Japan: Metabolism Talks. by Hans Ulrich Obrist Publisher Comments Once there was a nation that went to war, but after they conquered a continent their own country was destroyed by atom bombs... then the victors imposed democracy on the vanquished. For a group of apprentice architects, artists, and designers, led by a... (read more) Your price: $59.99 New - Trade Paper
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Architecture in the Netherlands (Architecture) by Philip Jodidio Publisher Comments Traversing the globe from country to country, this new series celebrates the richly hued architectural personality of each nation featured.... (read more) List Price $24.99 Your price: $10.50 Used - Hardcover
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European Architecture 1750-1890 (Oxford History of Art) by Barry Bergdoll Publisher Comments This comprehensive examination of eighteenth and nineteenth-century architecture explores its extreme diversity within the context of tremendous social, economic and political upheaval. Never before had the functional requirements and expressive... (read more) List Price $27.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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