1 comments about Gnostic Architect.

1. ....about the creator, the work and the ambitious nature of all three intertwined together.

No comments about Architecture Theory: A Reader in Philosophy And Culture.

No comments about Colonial Architecture of the Mid-Atlantic (Architectural Treasures of Early America Vol. 4).

2 comments about Buildings That Changed The World.

1. The first time I saw this publication was on a book fair in São Paulo and I found it amazing from the very first moment. I bought it from Amazon some weeks later and it really paid its value.

   It covers the story behind each building that have become world famous landmarks.

   You can go directly to a specific building you're interested in or read it throughly from beginning to end. Both ways you'll be pleased and surprised with the information provided.

   The only thing that disappointed me was the very little coverage on South American landcaspes such as Machu Pich ruins Oscar Nyemeyer's Brasília

   However, it's an excelente book anyway. If you do appreciate good architecture, you won't regret buying it.




2. I was enthralled in the book. Buildings that Changed the World is a spectacular photographic adventure. For anyone that loves history and architecture it is a fantastic book to look at. Reading, however, is different. The author, understandably, has little room to explore the different intrigues of every building. There are fantastic stories to some of these buildings that are not mentioned. Again, I do understand the limited space but I would love to see a second edition to this book that goes into the buildings more in depth. The author uses the Kremlin as a whole but, I believe that the buildings individually should have been addressed. Specifically, St. Basil's Cathedral which has a fantastic history of construction under Ivan the Terrible.

No comments about Finnish Architecture and the Modernist Tradition.

No comments about White Papers, Black Marks: Architecture, Race, Culture.

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2 comments about Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Hancock Park / Miracle Mile.

1. If you'd like to take any of several self-guided automobile tours of Los Angeles and nearby areas, Laura Massino Smith's books are excellent. Each tour book has clear directions and easy-to-read maps, lots of fascinating notes and information, plus photos of what to look for. I've lived in LA for over twenty-five years, and Smith's books have surprised me with things I'd never seen or hadn't noticed. There are three of her books in my glove compartment so far (Hollywood, Silverlake, and Hancock Park/Miracle Mile) and I'll be getting the rest as well.



2. These are great guides to view all the architectural gems in my neighborhood and surrounding areas. Highly recommended for locals or people who visit Los Angeles often. You wouldn't think there are so many historical houses and buildings to see in this town, but Laura Massino Smith has compiled them into these handy books with great photos as well.

No comments about Critical Architecture (Critiques : Critical Studies in Architectural Humainties).