ARCHITECTURE

Towards a Nude Architecture. A Visual Compendium of Japanese Hot Springs

nai010 publishers 2025 ISBN 9789462088801 Acqn 36757
Hb 16x24cm 240pp col ills £35.50

As one of the most volcanically active geographies in the world, the islands of Japan hold nearly
30,000 naturally occurring hot springs of varying mineral compositions, colours, and
temperatures. Historically, these 'onsen' form a vital part of the national identity. 'Towards a Nude
Architecture' explores this narrative through an architectural lens, chronicling centuries of steam
and soaking through the eyes of an architect. In three chapters examining past, present, and
future, the book plunges into the spiritual roots of bathing, the diverse contemporary structures
built around it, and the lasting influence of this poetic mingling between architecture, nature, and
the naked body.

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Weather in the City (Revised Edition)

nai010 publishers 2025 ISBN 9789462089143 Acqn 36768
Pb 17x24cm 224pp col ills £35.50

The revised edition of Weather in the City draws on current examples in demonstrating how the
comfort of the urban environment can be enhanced using modern techniques and new methods.
How we experience the urban climate depends on various physical and psychological factors.
Landscape architect and urban designer Sanda Lenzholzer shows how basic climatic processes
work in an urban environment, and how they can be influenced by spatial planning and urban
design.The book is both a reference work and a source of inspiration for all those engaged in
creating a liveable city, be they clients, policymakers, professionals or students involved in urban
design, landscape architecture and planning.

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Dixit 05 - About Conditions - Truwant + Rodet + Mio Tsuneyama + Fuminori Nousaku

Caryatide 2025 ISBN 9782493283276 Acqn 36727
Pb 23x30cm 64pp ills £20.25

The fifth issue of Dixit, the architectural criticism journal, explores conditions through a dialogue
between architects Charlotte Truwant + Dries Rodet and Mio Tsuneyama + Fuminori Nousaku.
What defines architectural practice today? Are conditions of use and society self-imposed or
externally dictated? If challenges like global warming seem universal, are they truly so? This
issue questions whether conditions are absolute or shaped by social, economic, political, and
cultural frameworks - and whether accepting them is a choice. Caryatide Editions continues the
tradition of critical architectural discourse, engaging with contemporary issues through a socially
and politically informed lens. Published three times a year, Dixit invites two contributors per issue
to reflect on a new theme. Truwant + Rodet +, founded in 2015 in Basel, explores architecture
critically, while Tokyo-based architects Fuminori Nousaku and Mio Tsuneyama focus on
contemporary cities and ecosystems.

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Doppler Effect / Reverse Perspective

Grafische Cel 2024 ISBN 9789492574268 Acqn 36754
Pb 14x21cm 176pp col ills £22

How can we position ourselves at the opposite ends of perspective? And how do we involve
personal space, meaning, context, aspects of identity, the unknown, and more? We start from
references. Something speaks, depth invites, elements unfold_ This research effort by Sarah M.
Whiting (Harvard Graduate School of Design), Wim Goes (University of Leuven, Faculty of
Architecture), Volkmar Muhleis (LUCA School of Arts, Ghent), and Ron Witte (Harvard GSD)
results in an intermedium workpiece using the unframed elements of reverse perspective. From
this intermedium, we are able to question how it could relate to an architectural context or
landscape.

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City Living - Neometro Residents and Works

Uro Publications 2024 ISBN 9781922601308 Acqn 36738
Hb 19x27cm 324pp col ills £73

Founded in 1985, Neometro has established itself as Melbourne's most long-standing design-
focused and socially led development group, with numerous projects that enhance everyday
urban living. Here, the residents of some of these buildings open their doors to share their stories
of life in high-density surroundings. Featuring detailed photography of each home, it offers an
intimate insight into a mode of dwelling that, handled thoughtfully, is rapidly gaining popularity in
Australia. Through personal anecdotes and a visual tour of these private worlds, 'City Living'
illustrates how good architecture and design can help to create liveable and enduring urban
communities.

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Arab Modern - Architecture and the Project of Independence

gta Verlag 2025 ISBN 9783856764661 Acqn 36766
Pb 15x23cm 210pp col ills £32

Despite growing calls for global architectural histories, the historiography of modern architecture
remains depicted predominantly by Western figures, narratives, and experiences. This publication
takes a different approach by uncovering previously overlooked histories and contributions that
shaped the Arab world's modern built environment. It considers projects from the Arabian Gulf,
the Levant, and North Africa during a critical moment when several Arab countries were entering
a new phases of post-colonial nation-building. From both within and outside the architectural
profession, a multifaceted exchange of ideas informed architectural thinking in the wake of
independence.

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Michele De Lucchi - Ukko de Ukki - Ideas in rhyme

Corraini Edizioni 2024 ISBN 9791254931387 Acqn 36788
Pb 18x25cm 20pp col ills £27.50

"Ideas come, both good and bad, with trains of thoughts and engines so glad. You find one, and
there are a thousand still, you can't quite believe what your eyes reveal." Where does an idea
come from? How can we go looking for it? Ukko de Ukki is the conscience of architect Michele De
Lucchi, an alter ego full of wisdom and irony who in this book gives us a glimpse of how his ideas
are born. Feeling before understanding, finding the right environment, feeling in tune with the
world are just some of his tips, amidst rhyming words and colourful illustrations. What will be your
next idea? Together with 'Architect' and 'But who are you?', 'Ideas in rhyme' is one of the books in
the series featuring Ukko de Ukki, a journey into the world of architecture as seen through the
eyes of Michele De Lucchi. For children of all ages.

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Michele De Lucchi - Ukko de Ukki – Architect

Corraini Edizioni 2024 ISBN 9791254931394 Acqn 36789
Pb 18x25cm 30pp col ills £27.50

"Architecture, the greatest art of all, in these times, it stands most tall." Ukko de Ukki is Michele
De Lucchi's conscience that guides us page after page on a journey through illustrations and
rhymes to help us discover the wonders of architecture. The great challenges of the present and
the future, the changes that are forever changing the face of our world and our cities, and in the
midst of all this the role of the architect as a possibility. "Architecture shines when it brings hope
anew, for a world of fresh ideas and a visionary view", says Ukko de Ukki, inviting us to reflect on
the importance of building a better future, brick by brick. Together with 'Ideas in rhyme' and 'But
who are you?', 'Architect' is one of the books in the series featuring Ukko de Ukki, a journey into
the world of architecture seen through the eyes of Michele De Lucchi. For children of all ages.

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Michele De Lucchi - Ukko de Ukki - But who are you?

Corraini Edizioni 2024 ISBN 9791254931370 Acqn 36790
Pb 18x25cm 32pp col ills £27.50

"Ukko de Ukki, but who are you? We searched all the schools, but found no trace. Perhaps a
nickname masks your face." Who is Ukko de Ukki? An ironic, wise, future-oriented little fellow. A
character with a big beard who resembles a well-known architect... but wiser! Ukko de Ukki is the
conscience of Michele De Lucchi, one of the main protagonists of the architecture and design
scene inside and outside Italy. A character in constant evolution, just as he is portrayed by the
illustrations he has made at the tip of his pencil for this book: colourful, evocative, full of
movement and energy. Together with 'Architect' and 'Ideas in rhyme', But who are you? is one of
the books in the series featuring Ukko de Ukki, a journey into the world of architecture seen
through the eyes of Michele De Lucchi. For children of all ages.

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A Millennium of Amsterdam
Thoth Uitgeverij 2025 ISBN 9789068688825 Acqn 36731
Pb 17x24cm 368pp col ills £31.50

Author Fred Feddes threads together 40 stories about the original landscape of present-day
Amsterdam, its reclamation, the changing relationship between water and land, and the
continuing history of the city's growth, rebuilding and urban planning. With its starting point at
Dam Square, the book fans out through the city and surrounding region, and through time from
the year 1000 until the present day. Filled with archival photographs, illustrations and maps, the
book imparts a comprehensive and fascinating spatial history of this complex Dutch city.

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h2o architectes 4 - Sustainable Building at Chapelle Charbon

Building Books 2024 ISBN 9782492680274 Acqn 36782
Pb 17x24cm 128pp col ills £24.75

This fourth book in a series of monographs on projects by h2o architectes looks back at the
Chapelle Charbon urban development project in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, part of a major
transformation of north-eastern Paris and, in particular, the area around Porte de la Chapelle. The
project proposed by h2o aims to transform a former indus- trial and rail logistics site perceived as
a nuisance into a new destination, in particular by connecting all the former dead-end roads to
open up the site. The project is based on the creation of a large park of over 6 hectares, delivered
in advance of the construction of new housing and roads.

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Natasha Krymskaya - Joints of Eastern Europe

Tonini Editore 2025 ISBN 9791280784193 Acqn 36787
Pb 18x20cm 152pp col ills £31.50

Joints of Eastern Europe represent a long-standing tradition of resourceful craftsmanship, deeply

rooted in a region historically associated with manual labour. These joints symbolise the hands
that have shaped much of Europe, embodying contextual resilience and an instinctive problem-
solving approach that reflects the identity and empiricism of both the joints themselves and the
workers who create them. Visually distinct, the joints serve as powerful markers of Eastern
European culture, representing inventive solutions born from everyday necessity. This unique
form of craftsmanship is characterised by spontaneous, often temporary solutions that, over time,
evolve into enduring fixtures. With their rough elegance and structural creativity, these fixtures
inspire architects and engineers alike, balancing beauty and functionality.

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The Architecture of Ageing

de Architekten Cie 2025 ISBN 9789090385143 Acqn 36767
Pb 17x24cm 188pp col ills £29.25

Exponential population ageing is changing how we coexist in urban spaces. Improving discourse
on "care" is high on the agenda in our globally ageing world. The task of densifying cities with
hundreds of apartments in single buildings reminds us that we are responsible for incredibly
sophisticated social structures. In designing these projects, de Architekten Cie. has accumulated
significant experience, understanding the challenges on both architectural and urban scales, as
well as their societal and emotional dimensions. 'The Architecture of Ageing' shares the
experiences of their long-term collaborative project on housing, ageing, and care in the city.

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Kloge Huse / Ingenious Houses: Communicating Sustainability at the Open Air Museum
Architectural Publisher B 2025 ISBN 9788792700537 Acqn 36752
Pb 16x25cm 220pp col ills £33.75

How can we inspire today's museum visitors to build more sustainably and lead more
environmentally aware lives, drawing inspiration from past ways of building and living? In 'Kloge
Huse', Nicolai Bo Andersen, Tilde Stranbygaard, Victor Boye Julebaek, and Anette Elisabeth
Warring explore communicating sustainability issues, focusing on site-specific architecture,
biogenic materials, building methods, handicrafts, and craftsmanship. The historic houses and
farmsteads at the Open Air Museum in Lyngby, Denmark, form the basis for the examples and
perspectives discussed in the book. With contributions by Anne Eriksen, Simon Kirk, David
Leatherbarrow, and Connie Svabo.

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a+u 653 25:02 Nordic Waterscapes

Shinkenchiku-Sha Co. Ltd. 2025 ISBN 9784900213135 Acqn 36741
Pb 22x29cm 168pp col ills £24.75

The magazine takes a moment to reflect on the point of connection between water, architecture,
and people. Spanning six Nordic countries, the nineteen projects featured in this issue explore
diverse pursuits, from the rehabilitation of industrial ports into lively urban centres, to questions of
accessibility and the extension of habitable space onto and into bodies of water. Examples such
as Lonna Sauna in Helsinki by OOPEAA and Bademaschinen in Oslo by ACT! and Borhaven
Arkitekter continue the region's historical wellness practices, while urban-scale developments like
Copenhagen's Nordhavn by Cobe tackle the challenge of designing for a future marked by
climate change.

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Shinkenchiku April 2024 Special Issue: WeavingTime | The Legacy Designs of Takenaka
Corporation
Shinkenchiku-Sha Co. Ltd. 2024 no ISBN Acqn 36769
Pb 22x29cm 176pp col ills £42.75

After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the Takenaka Corporation engaged in projects involving early-
modern Western-style architecture, refining its expertise in the period before World War II. This
style came to be widely appreciated as a valuable historical asset expressing the history and
culture of Japan. 'Weaving Time' focuses on projects Takenaka has completed since 2000 and
presents its method for passing on historical architecture to future generations. It provides
insights into how the architecture of our own time can be cherished and used for generations to
come, expand the possibilities of design, create diverse values, and contribute to a sustainable
society.

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a+t 61 Frugality Series - Resources and Finesse

a+t Ediciones 2025 ISBN 9788409684779 Acqn 36758
Pb 24x32cm 108pp col ills £29.25

This issue explores the intersection of available resources and creative finesse in architecture as
a critical response to environmental demands. Ten international architecture firms, including
Lutjens Padmanabhan, Raamwerk, and Vivas Arquitectos, demonstrate how stripping away
unnecessary layers yields powerful results and imparts identity to the final outcome. Their
projects showcase simple constructions that transform industrialized assembly into personalized
architectural patterns.

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AV Proyectos 126 - Ultima Abstraccion

Avisa 2025 no ISBN Acqn 36728
Pb 24x30cm 80pp col ills £14

The magazine returns to the terrain of architectural language in this issue, presenting projects
associated with abstraction. In the field of architecture, figuration and abstraction have been
opposite poles of a debate highlighting the tension between tradition and modernity. And while
the divide between expressive and geometric abstraction is obvious, in architecture the distinction
is more complex. This issue examines several exemplary works, including a house in Portugal by
Aires Mateus, NEAC Visitor Centre in the Netherlands by KAAN Architecten, and the control
building for a solar plant in Turkey. Also in this issue, a visual essay by Inaki Bergera on bunkers
in the Pyrenees.

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Arquitectura Viva 270 - NP2F

Avisa 2025 no ISBN Acqn 36729
Pb 24x30cm 80pp col ills £23.75

NP2F are architects of Cartesian method, their projects stemming from a deductive process
grounded on the drawing, which helps them take on the complexities of the context and turn
these into works of great clarity and boldness. With offices in Paris and Nice, since its founding in
2009 the practice has worked on varied themes, among which a special interest in spaces for
sports and athletics stands out. The subject of this issue's special feature, NP2F is known for
bringing restrained but intense gestures into play. Highlighted works include the IMVT
Headquarters in Marseille, UCPA Sport Station in Bordeaux, and IMAL Centre of Digital Culture
in Brussels.

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