All Books articles – Page 8
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ReviewStern’s bulletins from the front line of architecture
The theories in Robert Stern’s new book Architecture on the Edge of Postmodernism sound convincing, but the realities surround us
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ReviewMcMorran & Whitby book does them justice
A new book by Edward Denison celebrates Donald McMorran and George Whitby as significant figures within the history of 20th century British classicism
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ReviewWholly Smoke! Colourful London guide is a delight
Jones and Woodward’s offers an updated edition of their London guide with a crisp new design
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ReviewColquhoun's essays: Philosophy in practice
A new book of Alan Colquhoun’s writings reveal a man bent on using rationale to underpin architectural discourse
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Features
RIBA Bookshops’ pick of the best books on refurbishment
Stuart Finnie, director of NorthSeven Architects reviews three books on refurbishment covering everything from planning through to transformation
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ReviewLiterature on the domestic interior
Stefan Muthesius’s new book, The Poetic Home, lacks a broader cultural reference of 19th century interiors
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ReviewYorkshire's striking architecture heritage
A thorough revision of Pevsner’s survey takes full advantage of subsequent studies
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ReviewMJ Long book is an adventure in inner spaces
Architect MJ Long’s new book reveals the stories behind some of her greatest studio commissions
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Features
RIBA Bookshops’ pick of the best books on housing
Roger Stephenson, founder of Stephenson Bell reviews a trio of books covering high density projects, a design primer, and a look at urban housing around the world
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ReviewSemi-precious: The Freedoms of Suburbia
There’s plenty of special pleading in Paul Barker’s new book celebrating suburban life
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Features
RIBA Bookshops' pick of the best books on interiors
Campaign, a London-based design workshop, reviews three books covering the development of design for interiors in the western world, limited editions and the work of Pierre Charpin
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ReviewTracing the influence of urban design and the CIAM architects
An analysis of the development of urban design in Eric Mumford’s new book highlights our current failings
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ReviewFarewell to brutalism
A new book on the Tricorn Centre raises some difficult issues about conservation
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ReviewBlue plaque book a fitting tribute to the scheme
Emily Cole’s Lived In London reveals the stories behind the houses
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ReviewScience and sensibility - exploring architecture as mathematical practice
A new book and exhibition show how England’s Renaissance transformed architecture
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ReviewPhaidon’s new 10x10 prompts a weighty debate
The newest big architecture book aims higher but still fails to overcome the limitations of its format
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ReviewTravels in space and time with Robert Harbison
Harbison’s new book is elegant, erudite and beguiling
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FeaturesRIBA Bookshops’ pick of the best books on public sector projects
Richard Newman, co-founder of Birmingham-based Bryant Priest Newman Architects reviews three books on public sector projects including building green schools, management of public spaces and case studies of health centres
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ReviewStatues of London book stands up to scrutiny
This selective survey shines a new light on the often overlooked figures around us
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ReviewPolitical and cultural density of the mosque
The adventures of Islam in Anglo-Saxon Europe intrigue Alma White