Some of the most spectacular architectural designs of the moment are created to meet our most basic needs: eating, drinking & shopping. Restaurants, bars, and boutiques are the substance of this book published by Taschen. See designs by Chipperfield, Nouvel, Ingels...

In contrast to architecture's traditional focus on immobility architects continue to take up the challenge and design portable houses. In the new book of the Construction and Design Manual series by Dom publishers 43 international design teams present ideas and realized projects.

The environmental impact of interior architecture and design practice is immense. This book highlights the need for designers to adapt the way they work and relearn lessons that have been lost. Published by Laurence King.

The eVolo Skyscraper Competition has become the world's most prestigious award for high-rise architecture. The contest recognizes outstanding architectural ideas. In this current, limited book edition some of the new design technologies, materials, programs and aesthetics can be seen.

For the first time the domestic architecture of the whole Arab Region is being considered. Friedrich Ragette gives a good example in his latest book. A glossary with about 600 Arabic terms and a bibliography with credit references complete the work. Published by Axel Menges.

This new volume in the Architectural Guides series by DOM publishers is devoted to the architecture and urban culture of Taiwan. The book presents 125 projects, explaining aspects of Taiwanese culture in wellresearched essays and carefully chosen images.

Stefan Polónyi has realized a large number of buildings of all kinds. In his view, load-bearing structure, form and function have to form an indissoluble entity, and thus create an aesthetic appearance. Published by Edition Axel Menges.

Ambiguity has always been a hallmark of Judith Turner's work where solids become voids, causing positive and negative to reverse. The photos are small fragments of architecture taken out of context. Published by Axel Menges.

For over three decades, Francis D.K. Ching's integrated, comprehensive approach to presenting the elements of architecture and design has helped millions of students and professionals alike visualize and make sense of complex concepts. Published by Wiley.

Computation provides a powerful agency for both informing the design process through specific material behaviour and characteristics, and in turn informing the organisation of matter and material across multiple scales based on feedback from the environment. Published by Wiley.