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Arkitekturhistoria
- Inbunden, Svenska, 2023Här får vi en illustrerad introduktion till stadsbyggnad, arkitektur och husbyggnad. I boken beskrivs hur en stad kan ha vuxit fram och hur livet där har förändrats under de senaste 150 åren. I ett stilhistoriskt avsnitt presenteras byggnader, möbler och föremål som är typiska för olika stilepoker från 1880 till 2020-talets början. Kopplingen mellan arkitektur och design blir tydlig. Att bygga ett hus är en komplicerad process som vi lotsas igenom steg för steg, från den första idéskissen till husets byggande, inredning, förvaltning och underhåll. Olika typer av bostadshus och deras konstruktion beskrivs. Pedagogiska fotografier och teckningar löper parallellt med texten och underlättar förståelsen. Cecilia Björk, arkitekt SAR/MSA, Lars Nordling arkitekt AIS, KTH och Laila Reppen arkitekt SAR/MSA har stor erfarenhet av praktisk samhällsplanering. De står också för de flesta av bokens illustrationer
- Häftad, Engelska, 2023
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A revised and updated edition of Sir John Summerson's classic book. Derived from the principles of Greek and Roman architecture in antiquity, the classical style has long dominated the history of western architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Sir John Summerson’s timeless text, as relevant today as it was when first published, distils the visual language of architecture into its core classical elements, and illustrates that building throughout the ages express an awareness of the ‘grammar’ of style and its rules even if they vary, break or poetically contradict them. From the original edifices of Greece and Rome to the recapitulations and innovations of the Renaissance; the explosive rhetoric of the Baroque to the grave statements of Neo-classicism; and finally, the exuberant eclecticism of the Victorians and Edwardians to the 'stripped Neo-classicism' of some of the moderns; Summerson explains how every period has employed classical language to make their statement. With a new introduction by academic and architectural historian Alan Powers, this introduction continues to be one of the defining texts on the subject and is essential reading for all students of architecture. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
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A devastating, meticulous account of the history of Israel’s destruction of Gaza from an acclaimed architect and investigator'Urgent and essential' DAVID WENGROW'Extraordinary' ILAN PAPPÉEyal Weizman is one of the world’s leading experts on the relationship between violence, conflict and the environment, both built and natural. As director of the organisation Forensic Architecture, he and his team of interdisciplinary researchers document acts of state crimes and human rights violations around the world. Since 2023, the group has worked to produce evidence for the International Court of Justice’s genocide case against Israel.In Ungrounding, Weizman draws on that research to bring us on an eye-opening journey across time and into the 'deep cartography' of the area extending from Gaza’s subterranean tunnels through to its militarised topography, its unique soil, settlements and barriers. He catalogues, in unflinching and forensic detail, the Israeli campaigns of violence and displacement that have reshaped the region in an effort to make Gaza and its surrounding areas unliveable.Taking us through the broader geographic and historical context, from the Nakba in 1948 to the present day, Ungrounding establishes that architectural and territorial analysis is key to understanding the relationship between coloniser and colonised – and how Israel’s actions after 7 October escalated into violence so extreme and so far-reaching as to, Weizman argues, meet the definition of genocide.Deeply informative and profoundly affecting in its scope and precision, and illustrated with dozens of original images, maps and diagrams, Ungrounding is an essential document of atrocity in our time. - Häftad, Engelska, 2013
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Updated with expanded coverage of twenty-first century architecture, this new edition uniquely comprises a detailed survey of Western architecture as well as architecture from the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, India, Russia, China and Japan. Significant revision also includes photographs and textual discussion of around 50 new buildings. Written in a clear and engaging style, the text encourages readers to examine the pragmatic, innovative and aesthetic attributes of buildings. Artistic, economic, environmental, political, social and technological contexts are discussed. The global reach of the text is matched by a rich assortment of photographs from around the world and a greater array of detailed line drawings than in any architectural survey. The authors have created a formidable body of work that ranges over much of the world’s architectural heritage and testifies to some of the greatest achievements of the human spirit.
- Häftad, Engelska, 2023
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Far and away the best narrative of western architecture in existence...it stands out as an intellectual triumph. - Sir John SummersonIn this highly acclaimed, classic reference work David Watkin traces the history of western architecture from the earliest times in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the late twentieth century. For this seventh edition, revising author Owen Hopkins provides a new introduction contextualizing Watkin's approach. The final chapter on the twenty-first century has been completely rewritten by Hopkins, who brings the story right up to date with the inclusion of such topics as re-use, digital cities and virtual architecture. - Häftad, Engelska, 2022
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A groundbreaking history of architecture told through the relationship between buildings and energyThe story of architecture is the story of humanity. The buildings we live in, from the humblest pre-historic huts to today's skyscrapers, reveal our priorities and ambitions, our family structures and power structures. And to an extent that hasn't been explored until now, architecture has been shaped in every era by our access to energy, from fire to farming to fossil fuels.In this ground-breaking history of world architecture, Barnabas Calder takes us on a dazzling tour of some of the most astonishing buildings of the past fifteen thousand years, from Uruk, via Ancient Rome and Victorian Liverpool, to China's booming megacities. He reveals how every building - from the Parthenon to the Great Mosque of Damascus to a typical Georgian house - was influenced by the energy available to its architects, and why this matters.Today architecture consumes so much energy that 40% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from the construction and running of buildings. If we are to avoid catastrophic climate change then now, more than ever, we need beautiful but also intelligent buildings, and to retrofit - not demolish - those that remain. Both a celebration of human ingenuity and a passionate call for greater sustainability, this is a history of architecture for our times. - E-bokEngelska, 2021
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A groundbreaking history of architecture told through the relationship between buildings and energyThe story of architecture is the story of humanity. The buildings we live in, from the humblest pre-historic huts to today's skyscrapers, reveal our priorities and ambitions, our family structures and power structures. And to an extent that hasn't been explored until now, architecture has been shaped in every era by our access to energy, from fire to farming to fossil fuels.In this ground-breaking history of world architecture, Barnabas Calder takes us on a dazzling tour of some of the most astonishing buildings of the past fifteen thousand years, from Uruk, via Ancient Rome and Victorian Liverpool, to China's booming megacities. He reveals how every building - from the Parthenon to the Great Mosque of Damascus to a typical Georgian house - was influenced by the energy available to its architects, and why this matters.Today architecture consumes so much energy that 40% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from the construction and running of buildings. If we are to avoid catastrophic climate change then now, more than ever, we need beautiful but also intelligent buildings, and to retrofit - not demolish - those that remain. Both a celebration of human ingenuity and a passionate call for greater sustainability, this is a history of architecture for our times. - Inbunden, Svenska, 2026
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Unga och hippa Södermalm är i själva verket en av Stockholms äldsta stadsdelar med mängder av intressanta byggnader som vittnar om den långa historien. I detta praktverk av arkitekturhistoriker Ann Katrin Pihl Atmer och med bilder av Nino Monastra presenteras 394 hus på Södermalm. Här blandas idylliska Söderkåkar med ståtliga adelspalats. Här samsas vackra malmgårdar med välbevarade industribyggnader. Och här finns mer eller mindre ombyggda flerbostadshus från över fyra sekler. Boken är indelad i kapitlen Katarina, Sofia, Maria och Högalid, med kartor som visar var byggnaderna ligger. En guldgruva för den som vill lära känna en av Stockholms mest dynamiska stadsdelar på djupet och veta mer om husen och människorna som bott i dem.
- Inbunden, Svenska, 2025
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I år är det 100 år sedan Swedish Grace gjorde succé ute i världen. Med debuten på den första världsutställningen för dekorativ och konstindustriell design i Paris 1925 lovordades svenskt konsthantverk och industriell formgivning. En ikonisk arkitektur spreds med verk av Asplund, Lewerentz, Bergsten och Tengbom med byggnadsverk som Konserthuset, Stadsbiblioteket. Skandiabiografen, Liljevalchs. I Stockholms Swedish Grace och den lite tuffare internationella varianten Art Déco, på hyreshusfasader och i portgångar. Allt lyfts fram med Rikard Larssons briljanta fotografier i en vacker volym njutbar för alla men är ägnad inte minst som aptitretare för den som inte redan vet allt. Rikard Larsson bjuder in till en härlig promenad i huvudstaden. - Inbunden, Svenska, 2025
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Perioden 1909–1931 blev avgörande för arkitekten Gunnar Asplund. Det var då han lade grunden till sitt livsverk. I den guldålder i svensk arkitektur och formgivning som brukar kallas Swedish Grace gick han i spetsen. Med Stockholms stadsbibliotek, Skogskapellet på Skogskyrkogården, Villa Snellman, Tingshuset i Sölvesborg och Stockholmsutställningen 1930 blev han en föregångare både i Sverige och övriga Norden.
Asplund lämnade ett rikt kulturarv till eftervärlden. Det speglar också en turbulent tid med världskrig, bostadskris, hungerkravaller och spanska sjukan som spreds snabbt i kaserner och trånga lägenheter. Byggnaderna formades i takt med demokratisering och modernitet och spänner över ett brett fält – från nödbostäder och begravningskapell till feststämd biograf i det glada 20-talets tecken.
Detta pionjärarbete är rikt illustrerat med fotografier, ritningar och skisser. Läsaren får följa Gunnar Asplunds arbete med olika projekt utifrån tidens villkor. Fram växer bilden av en mästerlig arkitektur som åskådliggör vår moderna historia.
- Inbunden, Svenska, 2015
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Vinnare av Stora fackbokspriset 2015!I detta verk är det arkitekturen som berättar historien om Sverige. Byggherrar och arkitekter, stilhistoria och byggnadsteknik sammanvävs med social utveckling och ekonomiska konjunkturer, alltifrån kristnande och riksbildning fram till att industrialiseringen förändrar världen. Centrala historiska gestalter framträder i ett land, där Finland ingår som en naturlig del och Skåne och Gotland har sin egen historia fram till mitten av 1600-talet. Katedralbyggande, kungliga Vasaborgar, högadelns slottsbyggande och bruksägarnas samhällsbyggande får en ny belysning, där den engelska parken ger en symbolisk bild av en ny tid. En lysande kavalkad möter läsaren.Samtidigt utges samme författares Den svenska arkitekturens historia 1800-2000. Tillsammans är de två böckerna den första heltäckande översikten över svensk arkitektur genom tiderna.
- Inbunden, Svenska, 2025
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Pionjäranda accelererar under 1800-talet, från ångkraften och maskinella uppfinningar fram till modernitetens triumf med elektricitet och en helt ny byggnadskonst i natursten, stål och betong, influerad av USA, med de första kontorshusen, varuhusen och de elegantaste privatbostäderna.
1800-talets Norrmalm är den plats i landet där det moderna tydligast samlas och prövas med impulser från utlandet och direktkontakt med vad som sker i Paris och London, Berlin och Wien. De gäller industriella verksamheter och de senaste uppfinningarna, affärslivet och en för Europa gemensam stadskultur. Vi möter här många av landets främsta arkitekturverk, i form, teknik och uttryck, inte sällan förmedlade av invandrade affärsmän med brett ekonomiskt och kulturellt nätverk ute i Europa.
Vi följer medvetna framtidsidsmänniskor, söker deras argument och bevekelsegrunder, så som de kan avläsas i byggnaderna. Modernitetens avigsida träder fram med de många människorna i periferin, de som gör utvecklingen möjlig men själva lever i fattigdom och trångboddhet. Vi ser hur samhället liksom det maskinella arbetet delas och hur man skiljer ut människor från varandra. Nya, från varandra separerade grupper uppstår, bland dem de hemlösa och prostituerade.
- Häftad, Engelska, 2020
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This highly acclaimed survey of modern architecture and its origins has become a classic since it first appeared in 1980, and has helped to shape architectural practice and discourse worldwide. For this extensively revised and updated fifth edition, Kenneth Frampton has added a new section that explores in detail the modernist tradition in architecture across the globe in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. He examines the varied ways in which architects are not only responding to the geographical, climatic, material and cultural contexts of their buildings, but also pursuing distinct lines of approach that emphasize topography, morphology, sustainability, materiality habitat and civic form. It remains an essential book for all students of architecture and architectural history. - Häftad, Engelska, 2024
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SAHGB Colvin Prize Commendation 2025In this book, prominent architectural historians, who happen to be women, reflect on their practice and the intervention this has made in the discipline. Of particular concern are the ways in which feminine subjectivities have been embodied in the discourses of architectural history. Each of the chapters examines the author’s own position and the disruptive presence of women as both subject and object in the historiography of a specific field of enquiry. The aim is not to replace male lives with female lives, or to write women into the masculinist narratives of architectural history. Instead, this book aims to broaden the discourses of architectural history to explore how the potentially ‘unnatural rule’ of women subverts canonical norms through the empowerment of otherness rather than a process of perceived emasculation.The essays examine the historiographic and socio/cultural implications of the role of women in the narratives and writing of architectural history with particular reference to Western traditions of scholarship on the period 1600–1950. Rather than subscribing to a single position, individual voices critically engage with past and present canonical histories disclosing assumptions, biases, and absences in the architectural historiography of the West. This book is a crucial reflection upon historiographical practice, exploring potential openings that may contribute further transformation of the theory and methods of architectural history.Chapter 9 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International license. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
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These photographs of once top-secret institutes reveal both fantastical and futuristic technology, alongside crumbling and decrepit facilities, forming a unique document of the condition and situation of scientific research in the post-Soviet landscape. In Soviet Scientific Institutes photographer Eric Lusito takes us on a journey through time, space and science. Gigantic control panels, monumental telescopes, inexplicable machinery – the facilities he documents might be found in comic book and graphic novel fantasies or the science fiction of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. But why were these institutes built and what purposes do they serve today? The Soviets promoted science as a utopian ideal to replace religion and rapidly modernise the country. 'Big science' projects, primarily for Cold War military purposes, involved thousands of researchers working in complete secrecy. In the 1990s, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, many institutes were left destitute, their sophisticated technology condemned to extinction. But some scientists persevered, adapting to the new landscape. Today, defying the odds, they persist – even in wartime – to continue their work. Lusito gained unique access to sites across former republics and satellites of the USSR – from a cosmic ray research centre in the remote Armenian mountains, to one of the world's largest radars located in Ukraine, which locals believed to be a climate-altering weapon. The first visual account of this once closed world, this awe-inspiring publication bears witness to our never-ending quest for knowledge. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
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A new perspective on ancient Athens at the height of its powers, reinterpreting the city’s supposed “Golden Age” as a period of ruinous culture wars.The age of Pericles, in the fifth century BC, is often described as the Golden Age of Athens. The city witnessed a flowering of philosophy, art, and architecture—including an ambitious building program, with the Parthenon its centerpiece. But as David Stuttard shows in this vivid account, the seemingly triumphant city was in fact riven by conflict and contradiction. Though nominally a democracy, Athens led a tyrannical empire. And for Pericles and his circle, the Parthenon was less a holy place than a propaganda vehicle. Its sculptures carried the message that Athenians, beloved by the gods, were nearly divine in their own right—which to many Greeks smacked of hubris.As long as things went well, Athenian democracy appeared to prosper. But just a year after the Parthenon was finished, Athens was at war with Sparta; a plague killed a third of the population, including Pericles; and earthquakes razed much of the city. In the wake of what seemed like divine retribution, popular outrage against those accused of undermining state religion was so strong that it took the execution of Socrates to lance the boil.Hubris offers dramatic portraits of key figures like Pheidias, who sculpted the monumental statue of Athena yet fell prey to charges of impiety; Themistocles, who built the Athenian navy but died an exile in enemy lands; and Alcibiades, the psychopathic playboy whose mercurial ego hastened his city’s defeat. To understand the Parthenon and the Athens that built it, Stuttard reasons, we must recognize the tensions among the city’s rivalrous families, generations, and social classes, whose visions of their place in the world ultimately proved incompatible. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
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See more than 350 of the world's greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way! A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world's most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day.From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world's most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features. This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth: - 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world- Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details- Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural "vocabulary" of the period Explore the Architectural Wonders of the WorldPage after page is dedicated to significant architectural movements, biographies of famous architects and in-depth examinations of their masterpieces. See how and why certain features were common during specific time periods and how these amazing buildings have stood the test of time. Unique specially-commissioned CGI artworks throughout the book showcase more than 10 specific buildings, including The Pantheon and the White House.This stunning guide gives you a closer look at contemporary global architecture as well as sustainable green buildings. It's the perfect gift for architecture students, practising architects, or anyone with an interest in architecture, design, engineering, or art. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
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DIY YouTuber Alexandra Gater shows you how to creatively, inexpensively, and beautifully decorate your space in this inviting and accessible definitive guide to décor ideas for renters and new homeowners alike."Alexandra Gater represents a new generation of apartment therapists who are teaching people how to make a great home at any size with any budget. Her new book is an absolute gift that is not only beautiful and approachable, it's so comprehensive you'll read it, refer to it and keep it under your pillow at night." —Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment TherapyHave you ever wondered what to do about the “Renter Beige” walls in your apartment? Have you ever thought you’d wait to upgrade that sofa from your grandparents’ basement until you had a place of your own—and then found yourself spiraling with questions like, “Will I ever own a house?” Have you bought a new home—but now have little money left over to spruce it up? And how can you make those outdated appliances and cabinets in your kitchen look better without breaking your budget?Alexandra Gater is here to help.Through her online home decorating series, the YouTube star and décor expert has taught millions how to transform their spaces into the homes of their dreams. Whether struggling with the limits of living in a rental—how do you hang things without putting holes in the wall?—or living in a new home—how can you make that outdated backsplash work for you?—Alexandra has the answer. In Own Your Space, she offers tips and tricks covering everything from making your home smell better to essential kitchen utensils. And best of all, you get to know her better along the way.Gorgeously designed, full of practical advice, DIY, and fun anecdotes, and packed with approximately 300 four-color photographs, Own Your Space will help you turn your apartment or starter house into the place you want it to be . - Inbunden, Engelska, 2016
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In the architecture of Richard Neutra (1892–1970), inside and outside find their perfect modernist harmony. As the Californian sun glints off sleek building surfaces, vast glass panel walls allow panoramic views over mountains, gardens, palm trees, and pools.Neutra moved to the United States from his native Vienna in 1923 and settled in Los Angeles. He displayed his affinity with architectural settings early on with the Lovell House, set on a landscaped hill with views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Mountains. Later projects such as the Kaufmann House and Nesbitt House would continue this blend of art, landscape, and living comfort, with Neutra’s clients often receiving detailed questionnaires to define their precise needs.This richly illustrated architect introduction presents the defining projects of Neutra’s career. As crisp structures nestle amid natural wonders, we celebrate a particularly holistic brand of modernism which incorporated the ragged lines and changing colors of nature as much as the pared down geometries of the International Style. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
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A richly informative and visually packed sourcebook demonstrating and explaining the function and worldwide appeal of Islamic architecture. Islamic architecture dates back 1,400 years and continues to reinvent itself up to the present day. The enormous richness of building types, regional styles, and architectural details is revealed here by a well-travelled expert guide, exploring the familiar and unfamiliar, striking a balance between famous masterpieces and unknown gems. All eras and global regions are represented, with a selective eye for some of the creative exuberance, boldness and sensitivity of Islamic architecture that has not always been widely appreciated outside of the region. Close-ups of architectural details not only describe style and function but also show the hand of the craftsman, making this reference work both useful and beautiful. Here is a wealth of information about the historical and cultural context of buildings around the world, a chance to encounter the widest Islamic community, and the deeper pleasure of immersing ourselves in the beauty of Islamic architecture. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
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A rich visual history of Architectural Digest, published for the magazine’s 100th anniversary Architectural Digest at 100 celebrates the best from the pages of the international design authority. The editors have delved into the archives and culled years of rich material covering a range of subjects.Ranging freely between present and past, the book features the personalspaces of dozens of private celebrities like Barack and Michelle Obama,David Bowie, Truman Capote, David Hockney, Michael Kors, and Diana Vreeland, and includes the work of top designers and architects like Frank Gehry, David Hicks, India Mahdavi, Peter Marino, John Fowler, Renzo Mongiardino, Oscar Niemeyer, Axel Vervoordt, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Elsie de Wolfe. Also included are stunning images from the magazine’s history by photographers such as Bill Cunningham, Horst P. Horst, Simon Upton, Francois Dischinger, Francois Halard, Julius Shulman, and Oberto Gili. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2016
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Fresh from their success with "Modernism London Style", hailed by The Financial Times on 29.6.13 as 'this gorgeous photographic survey', photographer Niels Lehmann and editor Christoph Rauhut present their latest exciting project. Fragments of Metropolis documents all the remaining Expressionist buildings in Berlin, arguably the movement’s most important architectural centre. The architecture of Expressionism heralded the onset of the roaring twenties. Berlin's remaining Expressionist buildings demonstrate a great creativity of form and a skilful use of light, colour and material. In contrast to the Bauhaus architecture of the same era, they sought complexity, vertical enhancement and drama to create the modern metropolis. Fragments of Metropolis documents 120 buildings in Berlin and its environs with Niels Lehmann's new photographs, drawings, an illustrated index of every building, and maps that divide the locations into areas. In celebrating the birth of the metropolis Berlin, the book is the rediscovery an important part of the city's heritage. - Häftad, Engelska, 2019
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A highly-illustrated, pocket-sized guide to understanding the forces that have shaped the world’s cities from the dawn of civilisation to the present day.The fortunes of towns and cities rise and fall along with the fate of the civilisations to which they belong. Some are lost entirely, now no more than ruins; others have thrived as urban centres for millennia; and all contain vital clues embedded in their streets and skylines which reveal why their inhabitants grouped together, and tell of their unique social, political and cultural histories. Packed with plans, maps, and drawings, this book takes you on an international journey of discovery to explore the history of cities from our earliest urban origins to the contemporary world city – from Babylon to Beijing, London to Paris, and from the skyscrapers of New York to the streets of their own home town. A must-read for anyone interested in history, cities, and travel, this fascinating book turns you into an urban detective to see how our towns and cities grew the way they are. - Häftad, Engelska, 2023
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- Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
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A celebration of Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage, drawing on over 100 of the country’s most important works of art and architectural monuments from prehistory to the present. Showcasing more than one hundred objects and buildings — from Byzantine icons and wooden churches to gold-domed cathedrals, folk art, and avant-garde masterpieces — Treasures of Ukraine chronicles the rich arts and heritage of a country currently facing destruction and devastation. The significance of the pieces is explained by renowned artists, curators, and critics, revealing the nation’s complex history and its impact on the present. From the development of ancient cultures like Trypillia and Scythia to early states such as Kyivan Rus and the Cossack Hetmanate, to the dawn of Modernism and the striking contemporary paintings and political artworks being produced today, Treasures of Ukraine reminds us that art and monuments represent powerful sources of collective memory and identity. All proceeds will be donated to PEN Ukraine, to help Ukrainian authors in need and support museums in Ukraine. - Häftad, Svenska, 2024
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Kan du räkna upp antikens sju underverk? Listan upprättades redan 140 f.Kr. av Antipatros från Sidon, men inte ens han hade sett dem med egna ögon. Ett av underverken kanske aldrig existerat, ett annat hade raserats långt innan han föddes. Några eldhärjades eller rämnade under senantiken, andra demonterades i senare tider. I dag återstår enbart det äldsta av de sju - Cheopspyramiden. Men antikenkännaren Allan Klynne ger i denna bok nytt liv åt byggnaderna, med text och bild, och med hjälp av de senaste arkeologiska rönen och de äldsta vittnesmålen. Hur byggdes de, och varför, och hur länge bestod de? Varför upprättade man underverkslistor, och varför blev det just dessa sju?
- Inbunden, Svenska, 2024
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"... en verkligt gedigen och viktig studie i arkitekturhistoria för framtiden." BTJ
Drömmen om en förlorad värld handlar om Göteborgs stadsarkitekt Carl Wilhelm Carlberg och hans verk Gunnebo slott, men också om den studieresa han gjorde 1777–1782. Genom resan lärde han känna samtidens bästa arkitekter och fick en inblick i de senaste strömningarna inom arkitektur och inredning i 1700-talets Europa.
Carl Wilhelm Carlberg får sin Grand tour betald av den förmögna familjen Alströmer och han reser som assistent och tecknare till yngste sonen. Utrustade med rekommendationsbrev och skissblock ger de sig ut på äventyret – i högt tempo besöker de en mängd intressanta platser och träffar ledande personer inom olika kunskapsområden. I England blir de kvar nästan ett år innan de fortsätter till Paris 1778 och socialiserar med ”det förnäma folcket”. De blir bland annat presenterade för de kungliga och frotterar sig med hovet i Versailles. På väg till Rom passerar de Milano där de får vara med om invigningen av den nybyggda Scalateatern.
Alströmer och Carlberg har dock inte samma intressen – medan Alströmer vill att Carlberg ska dokumentera och rita upp industriella innovationer som spinnerifabriker och brännvinsbrännerier vill Carlberg studera och mäta upp de modernaste lantvillorna, palatsen och teatrarna. Carlberg bryter upp från Alströmer efter tre år och återvänder till Paris för att själv välja vilken arkitektur han ville studera.
När han senare får uppgiften att skapa lantvillan Gunnebo i europeisk stil av den välbärgade familjen Hall får inspirationen från resan återverkningar på både arkitekturen och Gunnebos konstnärliga program.
Stefan Günther, arkitekt, arkitekturhistoriker och ansvarig för det stora restaureringsprojektet av Gunnebo slott, presenterar skickligt genom att hitta förlagor, jämföra återfunna skisser och ritningar, och studera brev och resejournaler hur Carlberg använde sina kunskaper om den mest nydanande arkitekturen i Europa.
Det är en imponerande bok om Carlbergs livsverk där Gunnebo slott och dess konstnärliga program beskrivs i detalj – en unik studie med tidigare opublicerade ritningar och rikt illustrerad med nästan 500 bilder.
Torsten Söderbergs Stiftelse har bekostat forskning och produktionsstöd.
- Inbunden, Engelska, 2016
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The Case Study House program (1945–1966) was a unique event in the history of American architecture. Sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, the program sought to respond to the postwar building boom with prototype modern homes that could be both easily replicated and readily affordable to the average American.Concentrated on the Los Angeles area, the Case Study Houses included 36 model homes commissioned from such major architects of the day as Richard Neutra, Raphael Soriano, Craig Ellwood, Charles and Ray Eames, Pierre Koenig, Eero Saarinen, A. Quincy Jones, and Ralph Rapson. Their criteria included “using, as far as is practicable, many war-born techniques and materials best suited to the expression of man’s life in the modern world.”The results of the program would redefine the modern home and extend influence not only across the United States but around the world. This compact guide includes all of the Case Study Houses with over 150 photos and plans, as well as a map showing locations of all sites, including those that no longer exist. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
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**WINNER OF THE BOOK OF THE YEAR – BRITISH BOOK AWARDS****THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen.' –Rachel O’Brien, @foxglove_and_ivyDiscover England’s most beautiful and overlooked churches with Forgotten Churches: Exploring England’s Hidden Treasures For centuries, England’s churches have stood as quiet witnesses to history, filled with remarkable craftsmanship, untold stories and layers of cultural heritage. Yet many of these extraordinary buildings remain overlooked – until now. Luke Sherlock, or @englishpilgrim, has spent years travelling the length and breadth of England, uncovering hidden architectural gems and sharing their beauty with thousands online. In Forgotten Churches, he invites you on a journey through 70 of the country’s most atmospheric churches, from thousand-year-old Saxon chapels and striking Gothic landmarks to hidden Romanesque sanctuaries and ornate Victorian treasures. From the remote landscapes of Cornwall to the Norfolk fens, the Derbyshire dales and the Somerset hills, Sherlock reveals the forgotten stories of these extraordinary places – of local communities, master builders, and the shifting tides of history – while capturing the magic of stepping into these timeless spaces. Forgotten Churches is the perfect compendium for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone who finds inspiration in England’s vivid and storied past. ----------------------------------------------------------------'Beautifully done . . . Whether you're interested in churches or architecture or just English history, it's a great read.' – Steven Moore, antiquary and TV presenter'A really, really beautiful book.' – Charlie Cooper, actor, comedian and writer - Inbunden, Svenska, 2015
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Sex århundraden av byggnadsmåleri – från Albertus Pictor till vår egen tid. •Måleri och färgsättning i svensk arkitekturhistoria •Målningstekniker och material under olika perioder •Målarkårens roll vid utformning av miljön Så målade man publicerades första gången 1989 och behandlade då byggnadsmåleriets historia fram till en ”nutid” som idag ligger 25 år tillbaka i tiden. Andra utgåvan kom 1997 och var kompletterad med ett kort appendix. Efter att ha varit slutsåld i flera år kommer boken nu i en uppdaterad nyutgåva. Det sena 1900-talets och det tidiga 2000-talets utveckling presenteras i nyskrivna avsnitt. Även när det gäller äldre perioder har det tillkommit några nya avsnitt som bygger på nytillkomna forskningsrön. Huvuddelen av texten är dock oförändrad från första utgåvan. Författarna Karin Fridell Anter och Henrik Wannfors är arkitekter SAR/MSA med specialinriktning på färg och måleri.