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Publisher
Audiovisiva
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A journey through the Olivetti buildings in Italy and abroad, from the 60s to the 80s: showrooms, factories, and subsidiaries' headquarters conceived as the company's business cards designed by the masters of the international architectural stage.
3) Unity Temple
Publisher
Unobstructed View
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
There are great buildings and there are great restorations. Sometimes, both come together. UNITY TEMPLE: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S MODERN MASTERPIECE, is an homage to America’s most renowned architect. The 55-minute film by Lauren Levine follows the challenging {dollar}25 million restoration and revival of Wright’s first public commission and the painstaking efforts to bring the 100-year-old building back to its original beauty.
Publisher
Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A visual and global chronicle of the triumphs, challenges, and impact of over 100 women in architecture, from early practitioners to contemporary leaders. Marion Mahony Griffin passed the architectural licensure exam in 1898 and created exquisite drawings that buoyed the reputation of Frank Lloyd Wright. Her story is one of the many told in The Women Who Changed Architecture, which sets the record straight on the transformative impact women have made...
Author
Series
Questioneers volume 3
Publisher
Alfaguara Infantil y Juvenil, una división de Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
Español
Description
"Pedro Perfecto es arquitecto de corazón: cuando no está construyendo casas con su comida, tiene la cabeza en las nubes y sueña con nuevos diseños. Por eso se queda completamente maravillado cuando Bernice, la tía de Ada Magnífica, hereda del magnate heladero Herbert Sherbert una vieja casa llena de habitaciones de todos sus periodos arquitectónicos favoritos, desde la era victoriana hasta el art nouveau. Sin embargo, algo no está bien......
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Prefabricated housing is a practical solution since it is faster to build, less expensive than site-built houses, and potentially more energy efficient -- all aspects that are attractive to homeowners. According to manufacturers, they are seeing the trend for house size coming down but with higher quality amenities. Sheri Koones has authored a series of five prefabulous books; this one is her sixth. She includes a variety of prefab homes from small...
13) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Provides an up-close look at the history and construction of Machu Picchu as well as what the site is like today. Includes a "That's Amazing" feature and sidebars with extra information"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"From a lowly mixture of stone, sand, water, and cement have sprung sidewalks, streets, and skyscrapers, . . . lighthouses and . . . palaces, long bridges and massive dams. In ancient building practices, in modern engineering, and in the architecture of the future, humble concrete plays a mighty role in the creation of the human-made world. With facts and . . . running narrative in the form of repartee-filled speech bubbles, [this book] is . . . informative...
Author
Publisher
Cityfiles Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Lost in America chronicles the life and death of great American buildings. It's the first book that documents in words and pictures the destruction of more than 100 structures. A number were fought for. Some were mourned. Most slipped away unnoticed.
Author
Publisher
Countryman Press, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Increased awareness of the environment and an ever-present interest in curb appeal means that homeowners are eager for more sustainable, natural landscaping. And why shouldn't they be? In addition to supporting local flora and fauna, ditching grass for lush, native plants helps lower water bills and results in self-sustaining gardens long-term. In John Gidding's At Home with Nature, American homeowners will find thorough blueprints to reap these...
17) Colosseum
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Describes the purpose and history of the Colosseum from ancient times until today. Includes infographic, sidebars, and "That's Amazing!" features"--
18) Create! Magazine
Series
Publisher
Create! Magazine
Language
English
Description
We believe that contemporary art magazines should be accessible to both artists and art enthusiasts. Whether you seek creative inspiration, expert advice to nurture your emerging art career, or wish to support up-and-coming artists, you'll find everything you need right here. Published six times a year, each issue features interviews with artists and creative entrepreneurs, career advice, and a curated section handpicked by leading curators
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