BD’s book reviews bring together some of the brightest and best reviewers in the industry with the latest publications and must-read books.
If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas present for that special architect in your life, or just looking to treat yourself, we have a wealth of reviews for you to explore and enjoy.
The Architecture of Sir Edwin Lutyens – Volume 1: Country Houses
This reissued volume on Lutyens’ country houses is a vital resource and spur to further research, writes Jeroen Geurst.
London of the Future
Chris Dyson is challenged and inspired by a new book that plots multiple future trajectories for London.
Housing Atlas: Europe 20th Century
This timely publication offers a reminder that the value of innovation is not in being different, but in imagining and creating new models from which others can learn, writes Bob Allies.
The architecture of Kay Fisker: ‘These titles should be compulsory reading on every architecture course’
Matthew Wickens reviews two recent books on Kay Fisker, the renowned Danish architect.
High Street: How our town centres can bounce back from the retail crisis
A new book on high streets invites us to see the retail crisis in a different light, and seek out innovative ways to reinvent our urban centres, writes Jennie Savage.
Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being In Person
A new book by Andy Field reminds Karl Singporewala of the vital importance of in-person interactions.
Monumental Lies: Culture Wars and the Truth about the Past
Debates around public monuments are a potential minefield. A new book can help us navigate this complex territory, writes Emma Dent Coad.
Drawing Attention: Architecture in the Age of Social Media
A new book by Hamza Shaikh explores the outer limits of architectural illustration and reminds Karl Singporewala of the value of print in a digital age.
How we celebrate the coronation: Designs for a new reign
Emma Dent Coad is at first intrigued and then dispirited by the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust’s publication.
Edward Cullinan Architects, by Kenneth Powell
A new book reveals the ‘somewhat eccentric sensibility of an often very good architect’, finds Patrick Lynch.
Thrive: A Field Guide for Women in Architecture
Indujah Srikaran describes Sumita Singha’s new book as one that she wishes she’d had during her own education.
