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From Vitruvius to Frank Lloyd Wright, castles to Manhattan luxury apartments, these books present the fascinating panorama of architecture down through the ages. Included are photo surveys, reference books, books of house plans, and more. And the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America honored us with the 2005 Ross Award for Excellence in the Classical Tradition. We appreciate this recognition and look forward to continuing to provide books and publishing resources to the architecture and design community.

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater: The House and Its History, Second, Revised EditionFrank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater: The House and Its History, Second, Revised Edition 
by Donald Hoffmann
A total revision of the standard document on Fallingwater, the boldest, most personal architectural statement of Wright's mature years. Updated with valuable new material. "Fascinating." — The New York Times. 116 illustrations.
Understanding Frank Lloyd Wright's ArchitectureUnderstanding Frank Lloyd Wright's Architecture 
by Donald Hoffmann
Insightful study of principles of Wright's architecture. Over 120 photos, plans, and illustrations of Robie House, Fallingwater, Taliesin, other masterworks.

The Four Books of ArchitectureThe Four Books of Architecture 
by Andrea Palladio
Exemplary reprint of 16th-century classic. Covers classical architectural remains, Renaissance revivals, classical orders, more. 216 plates. ". . . the most influential book published in the history of architecture." — Art in America.
Vitruvius Britannicus: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century British ArchitectureVitruvius Britannicus: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century British Architecture 
by Colen Campbell
This groundbreaking work established Neo-Palladianism as the national style, overthrowing Baroque trends and anointing Inigo Jones as the British Vitruvius. Its 300 illustrations include facades, grounds, exteriors, and perspective views.
The Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic ArchitectureThe Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture 
by Lester Burbank Bridaham, Ralph Adams Cram
Dispelling the conventional wisdom that French Gothic architectural flourishes were born of despair or gloom, Bridaham reveals the whimsical nature of these creations and the ingenious artisans who made them. 572 illustrations.

The Power of Buildings, 1920-1950: A Master Draftsman's RecordThe Power of Buildings, 1920-1950: A Master Draftsman's Record 
by Hugh Ferriss
An influential architect and draftsman presents a guided tour of three decades of American buildings. Sixty striking drawings, accompanied by informative captions, offer views of Taliesin West, Lever House, and other landmarks.
New York's Fabulous Luxury Apartments: with Original Floor Plans from the Dakota, River House, Olympic Tower and Other Great BuildingsNew York's Fabulous Luxury Apartments: with Original Floor Plans from the Dakota, River House, Olympic Tower and Other Great Buildings 
by Andrew Alpern
Magnificently illustrated directory of 70 of Manhattan's most splendid addresses, with history, commentary, floor plans, more. 221 photographs and drawings.
Towards a New ArchitectureTowards a New Architecture 
by Le Corbusier
Pioneering manifesto by founder of "International School." Technical and aesthetic theories, views of industry, economics, relation of form to function, "mass-production split," and much more. Profusely illustrated.
Chinese Architecture: A Pictorial HistoryChinese Architecture: A Pictorial History 
by Liang Ssu-ch'eng, Wilma Fairbank
Based on years of unprecedented field studies by the author, more than 240 rare photographs and drawings depict temples, pagodas, tombs, bridges, and imperial palaces. 152 halftones, 94 diagrams.

Craftsman Bungalows: 59 Homes from "The Craftsman"Craftsman Bungalows: 59 Homes from "The Craftsman" 
by Gustav Stickley
Best and most attractive designs from Arts and Crafts Movement publication — 1903–1916 — includes sketches, photographs of homes, floor plans, descriptive text.

Elegant Small Homes of the Twenties: 99 Designs from a CompetitionElegant Small Homes of the Twenties: 99 Designs from a Competition 
by Chicago Tribune
Nearly 100 designs for five- and six-room houses feature New England and Southern colonials, Normandy cottages, stately Italianate dwellings, and other fascinating snapshots of American domestic architecture of the 1920s.
 

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100 Small Houses of the Thirties100 Small Houses of the Thirties
by Brown-Blodgett Company
Exterior photographs and floor plans for 100 charming structures. Illustrations of models accompanied by descriptions of interiors, color schemes, closet space, and other amenities. 200 illustrations.


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100 Turn-of-the-Century Brick Bungalows with Floor Plans100 Turn-of-the-Century Brick Bungalows with Floor Plans
by Rogers & Manson
Reprinted from rare 1912 catalog, this book presents 100 winning entries from a nationwide competition for brick bungalow designs. Superb renderings show houses in perspective, floor plans, some landscape planning — even a budget.


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100 Turn-of-the-Century House Plans100 Turn-of-the-Century House Plans
by Radford Architectural Co.
Reprint of rare 1909 catalog features houses ranging from simple 3-room bungalows to elaborate 10- and 12-room structures with sitting rooms, libraries, parlors, and wraparound porches. For home restorers and nostalgia lovers.


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100 Victorian Architectural Designs for Houses and Other Buildings100 Victorian Architectural Designs for Houses and Other Buildings
by A. J. Bicknell & Co.
Originally published in 1878, this now-rare collection of designs supplies views of a remarkable variety of modestly priced structures: houses, villas, cottages, many others. 98 black-and-white illustrations.


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1000 Turn-of-the-Century Houses: With Illustrations and Floor Plans1000 Turn-of-the-Century Houses: With Illustrations and Floor Plans
by Herbert C. Chivers
Reproduced from a rare edition, this showcase of homes ranges from cottages and bungalows to sprawling mansions. Each house is meticulously illustrated and accompanied by complete floor plans.

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101 Classic Homes of the Twenties: Floor Plans and Photographs101 Classic Homes of the Twenties: Floor Plans and Photographs
by Harris, McHenry & Baker Co.
Authentic plan book advertises homes chosen for aesthetic appeal, convenience, and economy of construction. Ranging in scale from lavish to modest, each model appears with detailed floor plans, measurements, and a photograph of completed dwelling.

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110 Turn-of-the-Century House Designs110 Turn-of-the-Century House Designs
by R. W. Shoppell
This survey, reproduced from a rare edition, offers an authentic guide to restorations and re-creations. Illustrations include hundreds of perspective drawings and floor plans.


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117 House Designs of the Twenties117 House Designs of the Twenties
by Gordon-Van Tine Co.
A reprint of a rare architect's catalog of 1923, presenting a full range of typical home designs of the period. Photographs, floor plans, and full descriptions of interior and exterior detailing. 345 black-and-white illustrations.


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124 Distinctive House Designs and Floor Plans, 1929124 Distinctive House Designs and Floor Plans, 1929
by National Building Publications
Meticulous reproduction of rare catalog offers a beautifully illustrated look at homes intended for budgets from $3,500 to $15,000. Designs include such special features as built-in cabinets and clothes chutes. 370 black-and-white illustrations.


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500 Small Houses of the Twenties500 Small Houses of the Twenties
by Henry Atterbury Smith
Perspective drawings, floor plans, and descriptions of principal features of outstanding '20s designs, many by leading architects of the period. 1,135 black-and-white line illustrations, 262 black-and-white photographs and tone drawings.


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90 Houses of the Twenties: Cottages, Bungalows and Colonials90 Houses of the Twenties: Cottages, Bungalows and Colonials
by Jens Pedersen, Daniel D. Reiff
This outstanding house plan catalog from a prominent Midwestern builder was issued in 1929. Full-color, beautifully realistic illustrations of colonials, bungalows, duplexes, and more are accompanied by floor plans and detailed descriptions of interiors.

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Aladdin "Built in a Day" House Catalog, 1917Aladdin "Built in a Day" House Catalog, 1917
by Aladdin Company
Designs for 60 homes, from a 4-room cottage to a 4-bedroom two-story. Landscaped exteriors, floor plans, and overhead cutaway views with detailed commentaries on each.


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America's Lighthouses                                       : An Illustrated HistoryAmerica's Lighthouses : An Illustrated History
by Francis Ross Holland, Jr.
Profusely illustrated fact-filled survey of American lighthouses since 1716. Over 200 stations — East, Gulf, and West coasts, Great Lakes, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Mississippi and St. Lawrence Rivers.

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The American Builder's CompanionThe American Builder's Companion
by Asher Benjamin
The most widely used early 19th century architectural style and source book, this work ranges from the Colonial up into Greek Revival periods. Benjamin covers the extensive development of carpentry and construction techniques. Over 375 figures.

Our Price: $18.95
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American Country Houses of the Gilded Age (Sheldon's "Artistic Country-Seats")American Country Houses of the Gilded Age (Sheldon's "Artistic Country-Seats")
by A. Lewis
Reproduces all of Sheldon's fascinating and historically important photographs and plans for a total of 97 buildings (93 houses, 4 casinos) built during the 1880s. Approximately 200 illustrations.

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American Country Houses of the Thirties: With Photographs and Floor PlansAmerican Country Houses of the Thirties: With Photographs and Floor Plans
by Lewis A. Coffin
Blueprints, sketches, and exterior and interior photographs showcase the finest examples of 1930s country homes from 70 different architectural firms. A variety of styles are featured, from simple cottages to large estates.

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The American House Styles of Architecture Coloring BookThe American House Styles of Architecture Coloring Book
by A. G. Smith
Crisp renderings of 43 extant structures from Taos Pueblo to striking contemporaries. Spanish Colonial, Georgian, Stick, Gothic, many other styles. Rich and informative captions date, identify, and describe each dwelling.

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The American Vignola: A Guide to the Making of Classical ArchitectureThe American Vignola: A Guide to the Making of Classical Architecture
by William R. Ware
This includes tables of the Classical Orders, measured drawings of monuments, and practical instruction on classical design. 304 illustrations.

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The American Vitruvius: An Architects' Handbook of Urban DesignThe American Vitruvius: An Architects' Handbook of Urban Design
by Werner Hegemann, Elbert Peets, Christiane Crasemann Collins
This classic encyclopedia of urban designs contains more than 1,200 plans, elevations, and perspective views. Its European and American buildings range from Renaissance structures to those of the 20th century.

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The Architect, or Practical House Carpenter (1830)The Architect, or Practical House Carpenter (1830)
by Asher Benjamin
The superbly illustrated and detailed handbook that popularized the use of classic Greek architectural style in America in the early and middle 1800s. 271 illustrations.


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