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Art

Bubbletecture : Inflatable Architecture and Design

Although inflatable objects have been around for more than 200 years, architects, artists, and designers keep rediscovering this deceptively simple – often playful, and occasionally bizarre – technology.

Art

Red: Architecture in Monochrome

A visual exploration of red's vivid role in global architecture over the centuries.

Art

The Japanese Garden book by Sophie Walker

The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, this book covers more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre.