100 Things to Know About Architecture

by O'Brien, Louise; Adillon, Dàlia; Daphne, Leanne

• ISBN13: 9780711272682
• ISBN10: 0711272689
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-01-31
• Publisher: Happy Yak

Summary

Learn all about the world of architecture in only 100 words! This book explores the most iconic buildings from around the world as well as the history of architecture, from basic huts to incredible skyscrapers.  

From columns to pyramids, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and colorful illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to amazing architecture from throughout history.

From the familiar to the jaw-dropping, the medieval to ultra-modern, this is an inspiring look at some of architecture's greatest developments.

With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text.

A fascinating introduction to cool buildings in a fun and accessible format, this is the perfect gift for aspiring architects or curious young minds!

Author Biography

Dàlia Adillon is an illustrator from Barcelona. She studied Fine Arts at University of Barcelona, Illustration at Massana School and she did the Final Degree Project at ISIA Urbino, Italy. Her elegant artwork creates a unique synthesis of shapes and colors, with vibrant tones and a distinctive and characterful style. She has been recognized with several national and international awards, and her work has been exhibited worldwide.

Louise O'Brien lives in Sydney, Australia and is a registered architect who has taken her skills across the world having worked in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai. She has her own design firm called Apsara Collective. Louise’s passion for design and the opportunities it provides to inspire and empower young people has led her to education and she now lectures at a tertiary level and runs the ‘Architecture for Kids’ school based in Sydney (https://www.architectureforkidsschool.com/). She cares deeply about inspiring others to find their creativity and hopes to inspire future green leaders.
 

Table of Contents

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
VILLAGE
SKYSCRAPER
LEGO®
PIXELATION
ART NOUVEAU
ART DECO
BRIDGE
STRUCTURE
DAME ZARA HADID
TOPOGRAPHY
BIODIVERSITY
TREEHOUSE
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
SCULPTURAL
ECOSYSTEM
HIGH-DENSITY
3D PRINTING
MICROHOME
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
FRANK GEHRY
WELLNESS
WALKABILITY
INCLUSIVE
BODIES
MODERNISM
CHARLES AND RAY EAMES
CAVE
COMMUNITY
TENT
PYRAMID
LIGHT
SHADE
RIAD
RYOKAN
KENGO KUMA
SIR DAVID ADJAYE
PLACE OF WORSHIP
STAVE
DOME
REAICHSTAG
DISASSEMBLY
REINVENT
STADIUM
TRAPEZOID
VITRUVIUS
SKETCH
ROMAN
ANCIENT GREEK
ODILE DECQ
EXPERIMENTAL
LESS
ENERGY
HEIGHT
MUD BRICK
BUBBLE PALACE
BLOB ARCHITECTURE
LIGHTNESS
CANTILEVER
BAMBOO