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A bucket of inspiration arrived on our door step, it contains pieces of great creativity ...
Mid-century aesthetics have a distinct appeal that is largely missing from contemporary works. Can’t wait ...
Featuring more than 600 sketches depicting a vast array of architecturally and culturally significant buildings, ...
Building with Nature: Creating, Implementing, and Upscaling Nature-Based Solutions (nai010 publishers, 2020) is the fruit of a collaboration ...
A beautiful opportunity lies ahead, the one to encounter the journey of Michael Webb, a ...
Fresh Water is a book that addresses regional, territorial, and continental water issues through interdisciplinary design research ...
In January 2022, Phaidon will publish Radical Architecture of the Future, (January 6, 2022; $59.95 ...
“A plea for a renewed commitment to authentic urbanism and an invitation to learn from ...
“Nothing is more important to life than water, and no one knows water better than ...
Washington, DC (November 15, 2017)—For decades, collaborative design has helped enliven neighborhoods and promote racial, ...
Architecture Lab is proud to announce that a creativity will drop in May in the form ...
February 25, 2022 (New York, NY) — ODA New York is proud to unveil their ...
Every writer has faced it at some point in their lives – the dreaded ‘Writer’s ...
Cities surround us, housing defines our existence, our minds are flooded by the apparent reality ...
Are you an art history student or just a book lover looking to explore this vast yet exhilarating world of art? Whoever you may be, having a perfect art history book is just as important. Art history’s a broad topic that embraces almost every aspect of human history and society. From its beginning, art has …
Mid-century aesthetics have a distinct appeal that is largely missing from contemporary works. Can’t wait to dive into the next recommendation? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking to sink your teeth into yet another architectural book, or you’re just looking for some design inspiration; we’re excited to help you! Mid-century architecture typically …
Fresh Water is a book that addresses regional, territorial, and continental water issues through interdisciplinary design research in landscape architecture. The geographical and hydrosocial context of the major inland (non-coastal) watersheds of the North American continent—the Mississippi, the Great Lakes Basin—St. Lawrence and the Nelson—remains an under-explored field for design research. Major spatial, temporal, biological, and geological …
A good color sense is the most potent weapon of an artist because color adds life to your art. Moreover, your understanding of colors can make your art stand out from others. If you go to any art school, the first thing they teach is the color theory basics. But what if you’re not an …
Branding is a cagey concept, which many find difficult to take in. Plus, you will find a diverse set of results if you search Google for its definition. Those who have little knowledge about branding must know that it is more than just a logo. It’s an idea, a promise, a feeling, an experience, and …
A minimalist lifestyle essentially means leading a fulfilling life with the least amount of things needed to live it. For some people, it might mean sparse furniture at home that could fit into a bunch of trunks if need be. For others, it might refer to a lifestyle, meaning fewer attachments and lesser debt. Whatever …
Creativity can take you places, and there is no denying that. But, you might be wondering what route to take to achieve success. Today, multiple award-winning books and bestsellers can help you develop creative confidence. You may want to start writing or invest in creating art, for that matter. For this, there are step-by-step guide …
Owning a house is a dream that all of us have as we settle into our lives. But, building a house is a daunting task. So, before embarking on this humongous journey of building your own little home, you need to have a clear understanding of basic building architecture and designs. Once you are aware …
Architecture is a field that cannot be described into words, frozen music a legendary man called it. Architecture, more often than not, can be more expressive through a photography, an image, a sketch or metaphor, we have gathered in the following article such jewels, beautifully organized in the 50 best architecture books that any enthusiast …
A beautiful opportunity lies ahead, the one to encounter the journey of Michael Webb, a wanderer, a creative that immortalized it’s roams in Moving Around – A Lifetime of Wandering, read on to find out how you can follow his footsteps by winning a free copy! From the ruins of Palmyra in the Syrian desert …
More often than not, architects are encouraged to focus their attention on drawing, designing, and modeling. As a result, students and professionals in the field tend to ignore the importance of writing as an architectural skill. And that’s where they make a mistake. But you need not worry; we’re here to stop you from going …
The Staatliches Bauhaus continues to be one of the most influential schools in design, architecture, and craft. Owing its origin to German architect Walter Gropius, one of the pioneers of modernist architecture, the Bauhaus school professes integration of ostensibly varied disciplines, such as craft, fine arts, and architecture, to create Gesamtkunstwerk, a ‘complete work of …
A bucket of inspiration arrived on our door step, it contains pieces of great creativity from a variety of fields, with different uses, all with one thing in common: they’re small. Yes. Small scale architecture, at it’s best. In an extraordinary exploration pursuit, the book presents slowly, briefly, great ideas and the thought process behind …
Imagine that you would have direct access into the mind engaged in the search of incredible, access to part of the thought process of extraordinary artists, beautifully illustrated on paper, memories printed on splendid uncoated paper with deckled edges. Upon touching, this particular paper gives the effect of same craft feel used by the artists …
“Has there ever been a smarter, more illuminating, jargon-free, and deeply useful guide to making more sociable, healthy, prosperous, charming neighborhoods, towns, and cities?” — Kurt Andersen, author of Fantasyland and host of public radio’s Studio 360 “What a tour de force! The world needs this book so much right now. Walkable City Rules is …
Washington, DC (March 29, 2022)—In 1988, before he was an internationally-renowned urban design expert, Mikael Colville-Andersen was hit by a car while crossing the street. Witnesses were convinced he couldn’t have survived, but fortunately the then-student sustained only minor injuries. Looking back, Colville-Andersen credits that near-death experience with molding his philosophy about urban development. To …
Washington, DC (January 10, 2022)—Transportation is on the cusp of revolutionary change. With electric, automated, and shared vehicles no longer imaginings of a distant future, we have the potential to create a dream transportation system: one that reduces traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, increases accessibility and affordability, and creates healthier, more livable cities. But …
Cities surround us, housing defines our existence, our minds are flooded by the apparent reality and what we perceive us real, what we perceive as important, what do we love, what we dislike and what we hope it will improve some day. Roaming the world today enriches our lives bringing forward different cultures, different apparent …
Every writer has faced it at some point in their lives – the dreaded ‘Writer’s Block’! The frustration of staring on to a blank screen for hours, unable to come up with a single word to get started with your writing. The agony of having to sit in front of your desk for hours, not …
February 25, 2022 (New York, NY) — ODA New York is proud to unveil their first publication, Unboxing New York, published by Actar. Unboxing New York is a behind-the-scenes examination of the changing landscape of New York City since 2010 – revealing the forces, theories, and histories that have transformed the city, while studying the …
