Architecture & Design
The United States Capitol: Its Architecture and Decoration
Hardback
This wonderfully illustrated volume traces the architectural antecedents and building history of the magnificent U.S. Capitol.
The New York Public Library: The Architecture and Decoration of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Anniversary Edition
Hardback
With new color photography showing off a thorough inside-and-out refurbishment, this volume celebrates a beloved landmark.
The Guide to the Art of Rockefeller Center
Paperback
The first easy-to-navigate illustrated guidebook to the wonderful sculptures, murals, bas-reliefs, and mosaics of this Art Deco showplace.
Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture
Paperback
"Readers will rejoice... in the physical discoveries, ancient and modern, that create and govern the artifacts inside of which readers spend most of their natural lives."—New York Times
Heavenly Mansions: and Other Essays on Architecture
Paperback
Brilliantly written essays on the aesthetic principles and enduring motives of architecture.