Twenty Houses by Twenty Architects

This new Electa series focuses on domestic space and the different modes of residential life that are beginning to emerge in the twenty-first century. The twenty houses in this book represent a cross-section of the most innovative residential design completed worldwide over the past ten years by some of the most talked-about architects working today. Included are celebrated architects such as Rem Koolhaas, Steven Holl, and Richard Meier, as well as emerging talents such as fABRica de Arquitectura in Mexico and Graham Phillips in England. Houses are located in widely diverse areas -- from the heart of Manhattan to the seaside in Greece, and from the Spanish countryside to the suburbs of London. Beginning where Modernism left off, these architects are using the private house as a laboratory to explore new issues in domestic living. The book begins with an introduction that discusses the profound changes that are now taking place in the institution of the family, in its makeup, in the rhythms of its daily life and in the forms of its leisure and work. Each house is showcased on 12 pages that open with a brief project description, biographical profile of the architect, and project data. The following spreads present plans, elevations, and sections, and full-color, generously sized photographs. Overall the book is a beautifully produced visual portfolio of provocative, inspiring contemporary houses around the world.

Donated by:

UAP Makati CBD Chapter FY 2012-13

c/o President Vanessa Lagman-Ledesma

CCDI Architecture: Design for China's Future

China Construction Design International (CCDI) is one of Asia’s premier architecture firms. It was ranked as the number one private architecture firm in China in 2004. In 2005 it became the first firm from China to receive an award from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT). As a new Master Architect Series title, this book demonstrates that design in China is at a truly global standard, is highly influential, and is peaking just as China welcomes the Olympic Games in August 2008. Today, it is among a new breed of Chinese firms making a name on the world stage, with a rapidly growing practice in New York as well as in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. CCDI has been awarded more than 90 professional awards and is also the fastest growing design firm in China.

Among CCDI’s completed projects featured in this book are office towers, sports arenas, residential complexes and cultural centres, as well as many large-scale planning projects. All projects are based on its core principles of integrated design, which focus on utilizing the resources of a city, technology, environment and local public culture in order to design building solutions to meet the manifold needs of society. The book features chapters on CCDI’s many international standard sporting projects.

Donated by:
UAP KSA-Riyadh Chapter FY 2012-13
c/o President Nelson Inovejas

Architect: The Work of the Pritzker Prize Laureates in Their Own Words

Thirty-three of the world’s most accomplished and inspiring architects—Gehry, Pei, Meier, Nouvel, Piano, and 28 more—express their views on creativity, inspiration, and legacy in this visually stunning, one-of-a-kind collection

The Pritzker Prize is the most prestigious international prize for architecture. Architect presents all 33 recipients of the Pritzker Prize, and captures in pictures and in their own words the awe-inspiring achievements of each architect. Organized by architect, each chapter features approximately four to six major works that represent a range of skills, materials, and methods, as well as a variety of structures including museums, libraries, transportation hubs, hotels, places of worship, and more. The text, culled from diaries, interviews, articles, speeches, and notebooks, and provided by each architect, illuminates his works and enlightens on topics such as his influences and inspirations, personal philosophy, and aspirations for his own work and the future of architecture. The book includes 700 stunning and fascinating photographs, blueprints, sketches, and CAD drawings representing each architect''s major works.

 Architect is a unique work that offers an unprecedented view into the minds of some of the most creative thinkers, dreamers, and builders of the last three decades.

Donated by: UAP Dubai Chapter FY 2012-2013 c/o Arch. Jerrey Sibug