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This page contains a selection of recent architectural publications, with links to individual book pages. We’ve selected what we feel are the key architecture books.
The focus is on contemporary architect books but information on key traditional architecture publications is also welcome.
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30 October 2024
JOY – Kim Utzon
As the son of one of the world’s most celebrated architects, Jørn Utzon, Kim Utzon accompanied his father around the world as he worked on different projects, perhaps most notably spending a long time in Sydney while Jørn worked on the Sydney Opera House.
post updated 12 September 2024
“What If We Stopped Tolerating Design That Causes Boredom,
Disease, and Depression?”- Tye Farrow
image courtesy of publishers
Tye Farrow’s Groundbreaking Book “Constructing Health” Calls for a Paradigm Shift in Architectural Design to Promote Mental Health and Physical Well-Being
Toronto, September 11 , 2024 — Tye Farrow, the internationally acclaimed Canadian architect, is setting a new standard for how we think about the spaces we inhabit with the release of his first book published by University of Toronto Press, Constructing Health: How the Built Environment Enhances Your Mind’s Health ( Aevo UTP, $150). This landmark publication delves into the intricate relationship between architecture and human health, offering a unique perspective on how our surroundings can actively contribute to our mental, physical, and emotional well-being, asking questions like “How do buildings make us feel?” and “How can they make us feel better?”
Farrow has long championed the idea that architecture should be judged by how it impacts health and asks: “What if health is the basis for judging every public space and building that we occupy?” In Constructing Health, Farrow challenges conventional architectural practices by advocating for a salutogenic approach—a design philosophy that focuses not just on preventing illness, but on fostering health and well-being. Drawing on interdisciplinary insights from neuroscience, psychology, and architecture, Farrow explores how thoughtfully designed environments can enhance cognitive function, productivity, social interactions, and overall quality of life. His approach underscores the importance of creating spaces that are not merely functional but are also enriching and supportive of human health.
Farrow’s book explores how architects, urban planners, and policymakers can create environments that not only prevent disease but actively promote a thriving society. It’s a must-read for professionals and advocates in the fields of architecture, city planning, and public health administration, and arrives at a pivotal moment, as the world grapples with the long-term implications of the built environment on public health.
Statistics from the Chan School of Public Health highlight that 90% of our time is spent indoors, making the design of these environments a critical factor in our health outcomes. Moreover, studies have shown that environments rich in natural elements, light, and air quality can significantly reduce stress and improve well-being.
“Architects and designers should understand the profound impact their work has on health,” says Farrow. “By prioritizing natural elements, ample light, and social interaction, we can create spaces that foster resilience and long-term well-being.”
Constructing Health is not just a book—it’s a call to action. It challenges architects, designers, governments and all those involved in the creation of our built environments to rethink how we approach design, placing health and well-being at the forefront of our considerations. Farrow’s vision for a healthier, more holistic approach to architecture is poised to influence the future of design and construction for years to come.
Copies of Constructing Health are available now, and the book can be purchased online or at leading bookstores across Canada and the U.S.
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About Tye Farrow
Tye Farrow is a globally recognized architect known for his work at the intersection of neuroscience and architecture. He has been at the forefront of integrating health-promoting principles into architectural design, with projects spanning from healthcare facilities to urban environment, like Ontario, Canada’s Credit Valley Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital, and the Venice Aqua-emerald Archipelago in Venice Italy and the Grip Global Tower in London, UK. Farrow’s work is dedicated to creating spaces that enhance well-being and promote human flourishing.
About University of Toronto Press and Aevo UTP
Founded in 1901, University of Toronto Press (UTP) is Canada’s premier academic publisher and one of the largest university presses in North America. UTP publishes approximately 200 new books each year, encompassing scholarly works, course materials, and general interest titles. Aevo UTP, an imprint of UTP, publishes books that delve into major issues facing today’s world, written by leading experts and intended for the intellectually curious.
Previously on e-architect:
8 July 2024
South Bank: Architecture & Design
South Bank
Architecture & Design
By Dominic Bradbury, photographed by Rachael Smith
Published by Batsford, 10 October 2024
ISBN: 9781849948074
RRP £40
Hardback
An illustrated celebration of the South Bank and its buildings.
In the first comprehensive overview about the architecture and design of the South Bank, Dominic Bradbury draws back the curtain on this iconic complex, providing an unrivalled insight into the buildings that populate one of London’s epicentres of art and entertainment.
Encompassing an art gallery, theatres, performance halls and a cinema, the South Bank is a focal point of art and entertainment in the heart of London. This riverside enclave has been evolving since the 1951 Festival of Britain catapulted it onto the scene, with renowned architects and designers helping to shape this space throughout the mid-century and beyond.
South Bank: Architecture & Design explores the sublime, community-focused architecture of this iconic cultural hub, providing an unrivalled insight into the buildings that populate it.
Architecture and design specialist Dominic Bradbury provides an in-depth look at the Royal Festival Hall, the Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall and The Purcell Room, the National Film Theatre/BFI and the National Theatre, all of which are richly illustrated with beautiful photography by Rachael Smith.
This sumptuous book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by Britain’s built heritage and cultural spaces.
Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and lecturer specialising in architecture and design. He has written for Wallpaper, World of Interiors, Elle Decoration, Vogue Living, The Telegraph and The Financial Times.
His books include The Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses, Mid-Century Modern Complete, New Brazilian House, The Iconic House, The Iconic Interior, Mountain Modern and Waterside Modern. He lives in Norfolk and is available for interview.
Rachael Smith is a leading interiors and architectural photographer, she works for a wide variety of publications including the World of Interiors, House and Garden, Elle Decoration, Guardian and The Times supplements, as well as numerous foreign publications. Rachael has travelled extensively with her work to most of Europe, New Zealand America and China. This will be her 4th published book. She lives in Lincolnshire and is available for interview.
B.T. Batsford Ltd
43 Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3HZ
www.batsfordbooks.com
Five Critical Essays on Architectural Ethics
FIVE CRITICAL ESSAYS will explore the general discussions affecting, inter alia, design, architecture, culture and politics. The ideological premise of the journal is to facilitate a critical engagement with ideas, and to interrogate established topics objectively. Taking a leaf out of EP Thompson’s review of New Society, the 1960s cultural review magazine, we aim to offer ‘hospitality to a dissenting view (as) evidence that the closure of our democratic traditions is not yet complete.’ Our purpose is to re-open civic debate.
FIVE CRITICAL ESSAYS will introduce a theme for each issue and recruit five writers to comment freely and openly on the subjects to generate space for a conversation and further enquiry. The conclusion of each journal will not necessarily mean a resolution. Indeed, it is intended that there will be five robust views on display and that their interventions will be a spark to further discussion.
FIVE CRITICAL ESSAYS will be an agora where genuine interpretations are proposed and where arguments that will hopefully advance the understanding of the subject are confidently proposed. We aim to provide a nuanced perspective on a variety of issues, whether exploring ethical dilemmas, interrogating contemporary arguments or challenging well-established orthodoxies.
Published by: TRG Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-903094-06-8
Design and typeset by: Alex Cameron ([email protected])
Printed by: Swallowtail Print (www.swallowtailprint.co.uk)
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