Residential Buildings, Domestic Buildings

From Los Angeles to Boston and Chicago to Miami, US cities are struggling to address the twin crises of high housing costs and household instabilit...

A gazetteer of the many fine Shropshire country houses, which covers the architecture, the owners' family history, and the social and economic circ...

This is the house by Cromer town Built in 1884 as the grand summer home for the well-connected Locker-Lampson family, the red -brick, turreted mans...

The Lone Star State continues its love affair with innovative and contemporary architecture and design. Showcasing a stunning range of modern homes...

A spectacular collection of 50 magnificent contemporary houses across the globe, each built to exist harmoniously amid the trees Take a walk throu...

An artists record of the homes of 89 leading creatives from interior designers to ceramicists, antiques dealers, florists and chefs. SJ A...

Zeals, an English Country Manor House in Wiltshire, was filled with life, dogs, books, flowers and a grand piano in the Great Hall. It was a house ...

This image-driven history of log cabins in America draws on colonial diaries and journalistic accounts as well as paintings, illustrations and grap...

Dominating the city from its volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. This natural stronghold has been occu...

Leicestershire and Rutland, occupying the area between the Great North Road and Watling Street have seen the movement of armies from Roman times to...

The life of Antoni Gaudí (18521926) was full of complexity and contradictions. As a young man he joined the Catalonian nationalist movement and was...

Our contemporary condition, governed by the abstract apparatus of the capitalist market, demands a critical reading of the distribution, ownership,...

Diener & Diener Architects, based in Basel and Berlin and one of Switzerland's leading contemporary firms, have had a special focus on reside...

Swiss architecture is commonly conotated with the names of celebrated architects such as Marion Botta, Peter Zumthor, or Herzog & de Meuron, an...

Henbury Hall in Cheshire was described by the diarist James Lees-Milne in 1990 as stupendous...the whole house is a triumph. This elegant house, bu...

A paean to the passage of time in old London domestic interiors. What is it about old pine panelling layered with flaking paint that enchants the ...

Urban areas across the globe are experiencing a renaissance, with once-neglected areas becoming increasingly popular for rediscovery and redevelopm...

This famous study of the planning, financing and building of the New Town in Edinburgh brings to life one of the most remarkable urban expansion pr...

Britain has a wealth of royal palaces, some owned by the Crown as part of the countrys assets, while others have been bought by members of the Roya...

From its vantage point overlooking Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle dominated the region for centuries. The probable site of a Pictish hill-fort, it may ...

This fine Palladian house known as New Park was built between 1777 and 1783 and became part of the golden age of the Georgian country house. Its ow...

Considering its territorial and social influence and the superlative nature of its furnishings and collections, Weston Park is not as well known as...

A handsome and practical source of inspiration for designing, building or remodelling. An architect or homeowner who is tackling a project is confr...

For decades, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has been working to revitalize the social, cultural, and economic strength of communities in the...

There is no single event in the history of our nation that has impacted society as profoundly as the Norman Conquest. These were brutal times and r...

It's a great way to spark interesting conversations with friends and perfect entertainment if you're coffee-ing solo.  Real Homes Fascinating new b...

Set against the sapphire backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is today a National Historic ...

One of the finest remaining American Country Place era estates in the nation, Cheekwood is a 55-acre historic estate, comprised of a botanical ga...

There is no violence in the architecture of Studio mk27. There is no gravity in their domestic spaces. The projects are a concentration of boundles...

Great design should always make the mind travel, and the whimsical Arts & Crafts designs found in Singapores famous black and white houses rema...

In the 1920s, an unprecedented program of architectural and cultural ­renewal was established in the German city of Frankfurt am Main. This scheme ...

When the Roman legions could no longer successfully defend the borders of the Empire, and its territory was prey to raids and invasions by foreign ...

Ever dreamed of having your own cozy cabin nestled in the woods? Now you can make it happen! This book will help you find the perfect efficient sma...

The lure of the West has been strong in American history, representing the promise of beautiful, wild landscapes, broad vistas, c...

Affordable housing is an enduring political challenge. Cities have endeavored to set international standards for this important field of architectu...

Robert L. Thompson, FAIA, is the founder and lead design principal of the Portland-based firm TVA Architects, a firm that has built a foundation of...

New challenges on a global scale have forced a rethinking about the way homes and communities are designed. Future Homes provides an engaging and i...

Architectural drawings of 40 houses by Peruvian firm Llosa Cortegana Architects This monograph gathers projects by Lima-based architectural firm ...

All too often people setting out to create a new home - either through self-build or renovation - take the conservative path. But this book celebra...