Bookcase

With so many books being published, and so much available on the web, we review books we consider an interesting addition to an architect's library.

May 27, 2002 /
UTZONBy Richard Weston
Richard Weston's book, subtitled "Inspiration - Vision - Architecture", finally opens the door to Utzon's techniques and creative processes. Publisher: Edition Bløndal ...
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March 04, 2002 /
Case Study HousesBy Elizabeth Smith
A monumental retrospective of the entire Case Study House program. Editor: Peter Gössel. Publisher: Taschen ...
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February 11, 2002 /
Craig EllwoodBy Neil Jackson
This wonderful book examines the architecture and the colourful life of an extraordinary man who reinvented himself to become the Cary Grant of his profession. Publisher: Laurence King Publishing ...
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January 07, 2002 /
ColoursBy Koolhaas/Foster/Mendini
Three great contemporary architects and designers talk about the use of colours in their work. Publisher: Birkhäuser ...
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November 12, 2001 /
Richard Rogers Complete Works - Volume 1 & 2By Kenneth Powell
Richard Rogers is an internationally respected architect, responsible for many landmark buildings around the world, and a passionate advocate of architectural quality in the built environment. Publisher: Phaidon ...
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November 05, 2001 /
Secret Knowledge - The Book & The MovieBy David Hockney
The book, "Secret Knowledge" - rediscovering the lost techniques of the Old Masters, is fascinating. Publisher: Thames & Hudson ...
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July 21, 2001 /
Richard Neutra: Complete WorksBy Barbara Lamprecht
Very expensive but, we agree with the reviews, it is a truly beautiful book...worth its weight in wood! Publisher: Taschen ...
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December 12, 2000 /
Modernism RediscoveredBy Pierluigi Serraino
Modernism Rediscovered pays tribute to these lesser known yet outstanding contributions to the modern architectural movement. Publisher: Taschen. Photographs: Julius Shulman ...
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