World Architecture

The sleek lines and gleaming facades of the architecture of the late 1940s and 1950s reflect a culture fascinated by the promise of the Jet Age. This work draws on a vast range of sources to argue that the aesthetics of mid-century modern architecture reflect an increasing fascination with 'glamour'.

The neo-avant-garde and postmodernism have long been understood in terms of their re-working of modernism and a narrative emphasizing rupture and new beginnings. This title discusses the work of architects and their associates, and explores why the debate over postwar modernism was especially vocal in Britain.

When the motor car first came to England in the 1890s, it was a luxury item with little practical purpose - drivers couldn't travel very far or very quickly without paved roads or traffic laws. This book relates the history of the car's impact on the physical environment of England from its early beginnings to the modern motorway network.

A delightful collection of quirky faces, figures, and creatures that adorn New York City buildings.

This beautifully illustrated book documents the history, preservation, and present uses of Havana's most important buildings and urban spaces.

With over 500 entries, and over 100 plans, sketch maps, photographs and illustrations, this work provides the fullest range of artistic, technical, archaeological, cultural and biographical data from the spread of Islamic culture.

Shaping London, Shaping Lives explores the role and significance of hospitals as agents of change in London c1700-1840.

Features a collection of essays on architecture of modern China, covering a period from 1729 to 2008, focusing on the 20th century.