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Oxfam shop fulwood road a presentation of the history of edwardian architecture in the form of a collection of essays and profusely illustrated with b/w photographsex-library with the usual stamps and some pencil annotationssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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This is the most influential and most lavishly illustrated handbook of french renaissance architecturethe second volume of the architecture proposed by de lâorme at the end of the dedication and again at the end of the text, was never publishedthe greatest book of architecture of the french renaissance and the most beautifully illustrated the first edition, first issue, with the two very rare unnumbered leaves at the volume's end] the good architect, with three eyes and four hands, is speaking to a young apprentice in a garden, with classical buildings in the backgroundoccasional light browning and some soiling (mainly marginal), a few minor ink smudgesour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storein addition, this work is a major source for biographical information on de lâormeâde lâormeâs text systematically traces the process of building, from the choice to the smallest decorative details] a device on leaf i3v depict[s] the architect as a learned man, relying for support on serpent-twined compasses as he moves cautiously from a cave of contemplation to a palm tree symbolizing the honor of his professionâ (mortimer, harvard college librat the end of the volume this idea is developed further in a summary of the attributes of the architect based on two full-page woodcuts on leaves eee1r and eee3rmanzoniâs engraved bookplate is remarkable for being "one of the smallest ever regularly used as a bookplatethe first represents the incompetent architect as a figure without hands and eyes, in a harsh landscape settingin all, a nice, genuine example of this rare work, exceptionally tall with very wide marginscatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availablethe volume may be referenced as follows: mortimer, harvard college library catfrench 16th-century books, nofrench 16th-century books, noa second volume was planned by the author but never completedit is characteristic of de lâormeâs approach to his subject that he should include among the illustrations three allegorical woodcuts concerned with the figure of the architect and the philosophy of a profession for which de lâorme himself was the first french spokesmanparis: fĂ©dĂ©ric morelpalmucci was an 18th-century italian aristocrat, jurist and antiquarian from macerata, who superintended the publication of an essay on medieval bronzes âdelle tessere cavalleresche di bronzo tenute al colloâ (florence, )â (gelli, ex libris italiani, pgâ manuscript acquisition note in french by marquis pierfrancesco palmucci [de pellicani], datedbound in 19thcentury quarter-vellum over marbled boards; spine decorated and lettered in gilt; edges gilti, ; fowler architectadams l and millard french i, 105 (citing nd issue)illustrated with 205 large woodcuts, including 74 full-page and 7 double-page blocks; magnificent allegorical woodcut title border; large woodcut head-pieces and large floriated and grotesque woodcut initials; leaf i4 slightly taller than the rest of the text block, to accommodate a tall column woodcut, with about 2 cm section at top folded inin the second cut [berliner ornamentstichkatalog ; pettegree, french vernacular books ; cf355) describing the illustrations of this splendid volume, mortimer writes: âamong the buildings shown in detail are the chĂąteau of anet, built by de lâorme for diane de poitiers, in his capacity as royal architect to henri ii, and de lâormeâs own house in parishis style is as much personal, as theoretical, and his comments on relations between patron and architect or on the practical problems involved in certain structures are based on his own experienceplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitea diminutive ex-libris to front pastedown of count giacomo manzoni (), a prominent italian book collector and bibliographer99; clouzot, philibert de lâorme, ppseveral minor marginal repairs not affecting text; leaf o3 with a tear slightly affecting the bottom of woodcut on verso, but without loss, repaired in blank portion of rectobinding rubbed with some wear to extremitiesâle premier tome de lâarchitecturewithout the blank ĂȘ6 (as usual), but including 2 unnumbered leaves at the end, which are rarely present, though second leaf trimmed close to text and laid down on the final blank (without loss)a few leaves with some early manuscript marginalia; title page with a couple of early ownership signatures inked outphilibert de lâormeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki355; brunet, supplethe first and only published volume
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Today's architecture has failed the body with its long heritage of purity of form and aesthetic of cleanlinessa resurgence of interest in flesh, especially in art, has led to a politics of abjection, completely changing traditional aesthetics, and is now giving light to an alternative discussion about the body in architectureit seeks to challenge a common misunderstanding of skin as a flat and thin surfacesee oxfam website for delivery information read moredifferent concepts of flesh are investigated, not only concerning the architectural and aesthetic, but also the biological aspectshybrid technologies and interdisciplinary work methodologies are thus required, and lead to a revision of our current architectural practicethese 'neoplasmatic' creations are identified as partly designed object and partly living material, in which the line between the natural and the artificial is progressively blurredthis book is dedicated to a future vision of the body in architecture, questioning the contemporary relationship between our human flesh and the changing architectural fleshin a time when a pervasive discourse about the impact of digital technologies risks turning the architectural skin ever more disembodied, this book argues for a thick embodied flesh by exploring architectural interfaces that are truly inhabitablethe latter is materialised in form of synthetic neoplasms, which are proposed as new semi-living entities, rather than more commonly derived from scaled-up analogies between biological systems and larger scale architectural constructsoxfam shop castle street this is an "as new" paperback copy of the editionthrough the analysis and design of a variety of buildings and projects, flesh is proposed as a concept that extends the meaning of skin, one of architecture's most fundamental metaphors
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The legoÂź architecture series, a celebration of world architecture with lego bricks, is suitable for all fans of travel, architecture, history and designthe booklet included contains details about the design, architecture and history of the buildingdimensions: height 6 cm, width 22 cm, depth 19 cmit includes a decorative âlegoÂź houseâ plateour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiequipped with 21 âjointedâ brick-shaped rooms, transparent facades, multi-coloured roof sections and giant external stairsrare set, special edition out of stockplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteremove the brick-shaped section of the keystone roof and you can access the inner square, with the big staircase and the lego tree of creativitythe set includes over 770 legoÂź pieces
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New product, only open to see the pieces, architecture book in perfect condition, all the pieces and impeccable box conditionour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteas said, just opened to see it and it wasn't for me
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Oxfam bookshop lincoln this book, written in czech, looks at the early 20th century architecture in the historical centre of the city of prague chapter 1 looks at modern architecture in stare mesto (old town), with subsequent chapters looking at nove mesto (new town), mala strana (little side), hradcany (castle district), josefov (jewish quarter) and vysehrad (upper castle) each chapter looks at a different castrate area the various buildings listed in each chapter also have at least one black and white photo includedsee oxfam website for delivery information read more the book covers buildings built from the time of the austro-hungarian empire, the first czechoslovak republic, world war 2 and the beginning of the cold war suitable for those interested in early 20th century architecture, or the history of prague the book is in very good condition, with only minor bowing on the external cover internally the pages are clean, the binding strong and the photo illustrations clear
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Arguably unique, certainly authoritative, this book offers a penetrative contribution to understanding the historical development in danish architectureoxfam bookshop hove in addressing the tradition, influence and what is identified as the crisis in danish architecture, the authors of this new title consider the many different typologies of architecture in the work of some 15 distinguished danish practices including: big bjarke ingels group, utzon arkitekter, wohlert arkitekter, vandkunsten, entasis, henning larsen architects and friis & moltke arkitektersee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Arguably unique, certainly authoritative, this book offers a penetrative contribution to understanding the historical development in danish architecturein addressing the tradition, influence and what is identified as the crisis in danish architecture, the authors of this new title consider the many different typologies of architecture in the work of some 15 distinguished danish practices including: big bjarke ingels group, utzon arkitekter, wohlert arkitekter, vandkunsten, entasis, henning larsen architects and friis & moltke arkitektersee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop hove very good condition, appears unread
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Oxfam books & music islington architecture is often seen as the art of a thinking mind that arranges, organises and establishes relationships between the parts and the wholeexamining and exploring the ways in which these three dimensions interact in the design and life of buildings, this intriguing book will be of use to anyone with an interest in the theory of architecture and architecture's relationship to the cultural human environmentsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreconceptual ordering, spatial and social narrative are fundamental to the ways in which buildings are shaped, used and perceivedit is also seen as the art of designing spaces, which we experience through movement and use
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By combining design theory with practical lessons in drawing, understanding architecture through drawing encourages the use of the sketchbook as a creative and critical toolsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop wallingford this second edition is fully revised and updated and includes new chapters on sustainability, history and archaeology, designing through drawing and drawing in architectural practicethe book introduces design and graphic techniques aimed to help designers increase their understanding of buildings and places through drawingfor many, the camera has replaced the sketchbook, but here the author argues that freehand drawing as a means of analyzing and understanding buildings develops visual sensitivity and awareness of designthe book is highly illustrated and is an essential manual on freehand drawing techniques for students of architecture, landscape architecture, town and country planning and urban design
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Lego architecture - london newlego architecture london new and sealed setrare and discontinuednever opened, with sealsour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicorner with a small cut, see attached photosrecommended age 12please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitenumber of pieces: 468
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An unprecedented architecture encyclopediathe a-z of modern architecturethe selected works in this two-volume edition form an overview of the modern movement, providing a context for modern architecture in today's worldstill in its original wrapping
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The eyes of the skin: architecture and the senses (hardback) - talks about the five senses in architecture - good read for anyone interested in architecture read more
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S most likely early 's edwardianladies jewellery 9ct gold edwardian antique sapphire ring fully hallmarked 375 for sale: a beautiful ladies 9ct gold edwardian antique sapphire ring a lovely collection of 7 dark blue large 3mm round cut grade a sapphires each set into a beautiful vintage 9ct gold edwardian settingthe total weight is 2& 375 makers mark g & tpaypal accepteds ring size is: 6 1/2postage availablethe ring is hallmarked 9 date mark p worth leopards head (london)item is in excellent conditionk ring size is: m &1/2
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Type of jewel: edwardian art deco diamond bar brooch condition: very good style: vintage 's edwardian/art deco style characteristics: as for its elegant design, this jewel has the finesse of an edwardian piece reacting gracefully against the very geometrical forms of art deco that was strongly influenced by cubismhowever, because both edwardian and art deco styles were contemporaries of each other, we sometimes notice pieces - like this one - that carry both influenceswe have all diamonds in all our vintage and antique jewellery tested by the ijgc - lab whether they are natural diamonds or lab-grown diamondsour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storematerial: 14k white gold (touchstone tested) diamond(s): one old mine brilliant cut diamond, tested and guaranteed natural diamond (also called bolshevic) with an estimated weight of ± 0when diamonds in our jewellery turn out to be lab-grown we don't offer themcatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableshipping insured and registered (or pick it up)check our feedback here to see how happy our customers arecom/lotsfrom/adin read morebirth and month stones: diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for aprilsee more of our products, visit: https:// auctiontherefore we guarantee that all diamonds in this jewel are 100% naturalall diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting(colour and clarity: e/g, si/i)please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitehallmarks: a dutch hallmark representing the letter letter "v" () for foreign made articles given to be checked by the essay office (used from till )dimensions: width 5,40 cm (2,13 inch) - see picture with a ruler in cm and inches weight: 3,60 gram (2,31 dwt) adin reference nÂș: - the jewelry on our pictures is not photoshoppedare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicomes with professional report of authenticityoutside eu import duties etc
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Stunning rare vintage asprey london edwardian jewellers glass display cabinetthis beautiful edwardian sloped glass display cabinet is of supreme quality and very rare to see in such nice vintage condition from the early 20th century it is from asprey london and would be used primarily for jewellery but is perfect for anything from watches, collectables etca few age related marks to the wood and glass as you'd expect from an edwardian piece but overall excellent vintage condition beautiful black velvet lining to display collectables glass has 3 of the high end luxury brands cartier, tiffany and bvlgari that would have been displayed when used years ago80cm width x 50cm depth x 11cm high (at the slopes tallest) a stunning antique piece that would look great in any home or business collection only from ashford surrey thanks for looking! read moreperfect for jewellers, antique dealers, collectors or early 20th century enthusiasts lovely solid brass corners and hinges supports the display case when held up and shuts perfectly fine
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Black: architecture in monochromeposted by amelia in books, comics & magazines, books in highgategreat book on black architecture, brand new
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architecture books - in excellent conditionhave other architecture bits (leather presentation portfolios, drawing board etc)get in touch if interested
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Lego architecture london | pristine condition | lego architecture london (set )posted by ryan in music, films, books & games, games & board games in aberdeen
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Building for government: the architecture of state buildings opw: ireland very much a collectors item or someone interested in the fascinating architecture of the irish republicthe book is in very good condition although the dust jacket shows signs of wear where it has rubbed against other books
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His work has appeared in many books and trade journals on architecture and interior designhe has the unique ability to both write about and photograph architecture in an incisive wayabout the author also available from the same author: california cool isbn: russell abraham is one of the leading architectural photographers on the u
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Lego architecture for real collectorsrecreate the eiffel tower, one of the worldâs most famous and iconic monuments, with lego architecturedesigned and built by the french entrepreneur gustave eiffel, this 324-meter-high wrought iron engineering masterpiece was used as the entrance to the universal exposition, held in paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the french revolutionour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiperfect box with intact seals, never opened! lego misb - discontinuedplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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Lego architecture statue of liberty new, never opened, sealedthis impressive lego replica perfectly reflects the mix of sculpture and architecture that characterizes the famous monument, with its very detailed pedestal, adorned with brick motifs and colonnaded balconies height: over 44 cm, width: 14 cm, depth: 14 cm read moreour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikistatue of liberty an emblematic symbol of freedom in america, it overlooks liberty island from the top of 93 meters in new york city harbour and welcomes sailors from all over the worldcareful shipmentplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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10 (all issues published in ), one of the most famous and important architecture magazines of the 900it contains hundreds of articles on the architecture of the 30s with several projects by architects such as le corbusier, figini and pollini and many other, numerous advertising pages of great graphic levelour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableall spirals are preserved in perfect condition and the covers are all attached to the spirals, a fairly rare conditionare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikivery rare complete year, from issue nothe first issue has some light pencil marks on the cover and in some internal pagesthe magazines do not have tears and pages glued to one another, the only flaws are the top right corners which are slightly folded, as picturedplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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Deux cayer 28 planches + 28 planches + 6 planches of supplements a paris, chez lâauteurour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplanches\t 2) recueil des profils dâarchitecture, composĂš par le sra paris, chez lâauteurplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteplates in excellent conditionone volume in two parta: 1) elemens dâarchitecture, par le srleather binding with some lacerations
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In new condition, sealed and perfect condition a legoÂź architecture interpretation of paristhe enclosed booklet contains information about the designer, architecture and history of each building and historical facts about the city of paris and its architectural heritage great detail and for enthusiast must have read moreour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteincludes a selection of the most famous landmarks of paris such as the arc de triomphe, the champs-elysĂ©es, the tour montparnasse, the grand palais, the eiffel tower and the louvre, plus park areas with grass and trees
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architecture de palladio (andrea palladiooriginal leather with gilt-stamped spinepaper is sometimes slightly brownedour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableparis, jombert, voare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikimarbled endpapers75 prints complete copyfine binding, with minor wear and some minor and old restorationswill be sent insuredhowever, the book is standaloneplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitethis book is part 2 of 6 in the series "bibliothĂšque portative d'architectureâ
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Oxfam bookshop st albans  3 volumes: parts 1 and 2 of an account of the history and development of the architecture of greece and rome; a general view of the architecture of renaissance italy for the use of students and others spines a little shelf-worn; some age-staining on inside of boards; binding firm, pages clean see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Lego architecture with instruction/booklet with name plate in english and french read moreour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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Lego architecture sears tower rare, exclusive set collectorâs item with designer's signature on the box new in sealed boxour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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