The Italio-Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) forged a unique path with her bold designs. Spanning architecture, stage sets, fashion, and furniture, her work drew inspiration from the International Style, which she translated into her own visual language. Fundamental to her work was her thoughtful en­gagement with her adopted country of Brazil, its cul­ture, society, and politics, and she productively and provocatively voiced her sometimes radical views through designs, exhibitio...

An illustrated celebration of the architectural and design values at the heart of rustic living - simplicity, self-sufficiency and a deep reverence for the land and natural materials.

In recent decades, Soviet modernism has garnered significant global interest, challenging previous assumptions about the Soviet Union's architectural achievements. The rise of "All-Union Modernism" highlighted the complexity and innovation within Soviet architecture, particularly in the post-Soviet era when the former Soviet republics became accessible to international experts. This book investigates the relationship between Soviet and Western architecture during the 1950s and 1970s, examinin...

A major overview of the most innovative, ambitious and beautiful houses on the Indian subcontinent.

A dazzling showcase of the best contemporary residential projects across Central and South America.

The first book by the New York–based AD100 architect Elizabeth Roberts compiles photographs, sketches, and even vignettes of fiction, to showcase her award-winning work