Inventive Minimalism: Architecture of Roger Ferris + Partners by William Saunders
$95.00 NZD
Category: architecture
From family houses to historic restorations, hotels, and high-tech office spaces the architectural firm of Roger Ferris + Partners has pursued uncommonly diverse projects at vastly different scales, all with an approach to design that synthesizes imagination and logic. Whether a 1,500-square-foot house ...Show more
Living Big in a Tiny House by Bryce Langston
$55.00 NZD
Category: architecture
Many of us dream of having a life free from rent, mortgages and utility bills. For some, this can be achieved by living in a tiny house, which offers a low-cost, environmentally friendly path to home ownership. The author of Living Big in a Tiny House, Bryce Langston, has developed a large international ...Show more
Masterpieces: Courtyard Architecture + Design by Lisa Baker
$100.00 NZD
Category: architecture | Series: Masterpieces
Courtyards are among the most versatile elements of architectural design. With their wide range of sizes and shapes, they are integral components of every conceivable type of constructional project. Some are reserved for private use while others serve the general public. Their main function consists of ...Show more
Mid-Century Living: The Butterfly House Collection by Christine Fernyhough; Damian Skinner
$60.00 NZD
Category: architecture
An incurable collector shares her astonishing collection of vintage New Zealand art, objects and design and her classic 1960s seaside bach. For over 30 years, philanthropist and best-selling author of The Road to Castle Hill Christine Fernyhough has built an extraordinary collection of over 4000 everyd ...Show more
Neeson Murcutt Neille: Setting Architecture by Anna Johnson, Richard Black
$65.00 NZD
Category: architecture | Series: Editions: Australian Architecture Monographs
Neeson Murcutt Neille demonstrate a deeply empathetic approach to making architecture, one that is integrally connected to landscape, history, identity, culture and place. Whether a surf lifesaving club, a school gymnasium, a museum or a single-family house, each project exists in dialogue with its env ...Show more
Notre-Dame: A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals by Ken Follett
$20.00 NZD
Category: architecture
Ken Follett will donate his proceeds from this book to the charity La Fondation du Patrimoine. 'The wonderful cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the greatest achievements of European civilization, was on fire. The sight dazed and disturbed us profoundly. I was on the edge of tears. Something price ...Show more
Patterson - Houses of Aotearoa by Andrew Patterson
$10.00 NZD
Category: architecture | Reading Level: very good
In Maori culture, architecture is approached as a construction of beliefs: a building must emulate and amplify personalities, hopes, and aspirations, becoming a physical expression of those who inhabit it. These ideas and others are the inspirations behind the design projects of New Zealand architect ...Show more
Reclaimed: New homes from old materials by Penny Craswell
$70.00 NZD
Category: architecture
Bricks can be cleaned, timber hardens with age and metal develops a pleasing patina without deteriorating, making them all perfect for reuse. Yet every day more building materials are being manufactured from virgin resources. This inspiring book focuses on contemporary homes made with reused components ...Show more
Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home: A Sourcebook for Stylish, Eco-Conscious Living by Margot Guralnick, Fan Winston
$99.99 NZD
Category: architecture | Series: Remodelista Ser.
Low-impact living is about making thoughtful, eco-friendly choices in your home. But being sustainable doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style. That’s where Remodelista comes in. In this comprehensive guide, they decode the secrets to creating a home that’s good for the planet – and totally liveable. Fi ...Show more
Rewi - Ata Haere, Kia Tere by Jade Kake; Jeremy Hansen
$75.00 NZD
Category: architecture
THE POWER OF ARCHITECTURE TO EXPRESS TE AO MORI AND TRANSFORMA major tribute to the late architect Rewi Thompson (Ngti Porou, Ngti Raukawa) whose early death robbed Aotearoa New Zealand of one of its greatest thinkers about how our built landscape could best express te ao Maori and be transformative. Wr ...Show more
Small House Living by Catherine Foster
$55.00 NZD
Category: architecture
Smart, space-efficient houses are becoming the way of the future. "Small House Living" showcases an inspiring collection of homes measuring less than 90m2 from around New Zealand.Family homes, baches, and apartments are included in the line-up, all of them demonstrating ingenious ways to reduce space an ...Show more
Tasmania Living: Quiet, Conscious Living in Australia’s South by Joan-Maree Hargreaves, Marita Bullock
$80.00 NZD
Category: architecture
The presence of nature looms large and city skylines are low on this island... From restored historical residences to contemporary, experimental masterpieces, the Tasmanian landscape is dotted with spectacular and innovative homes. Now, their inhabitants reveal how they stumbled upon their island proper ...Show more