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Samia Henni - Colonial Toxicity: Rehearsing French Radioactive Architecture and

Landscape in the Sahara
Framer Framed 2025 ISBN 9789083454320 Acqn 37107
Pb 17x24cm 592pp col ills £31.50

In the 1960s the French colonial regime detonated four atmospheric atomic bombs, thirteen
underground nuclear bombs, and conducted other nuclear experiments in the Algerian Sahara.
This secret, still-classified programme occurred during and after the Algerian War (1954-1962).
Meticulously culled together from numerous sources by architectural historian Samia Henni, this
publication's wealth of materials documenting the violent history of France's activities in the
Algerian desert offers a rich repository for all those concerned with histories of nuclear weapons
and engaged at the intersections of spatial, social, and environmental justice, as well as
anticolonial archival practices.

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New Tools Vol. 1

Ruby Press 2025 ISBN 9783944074559 Acqn 37088
Pb 11x17cm 114pp col ills £22.50

This first volume in a series examining intersections between architectural theory and practice
addresses environmental crisis and spatial justice through four essays. Marc Angelil and Cary
Siress trace the evolution from Technocene, Thermocene, Plantationocene, to Entropocene,
Capitalocene, and Urbicene. Elke Krasny reflects on scales of care within social justice and
decolonization. Contributors explore the "Curated Diner" as a planning intervention. Finally,
Space Caviar advocates for a non-extractive approach to architecture as part of a broader
economic transformation. These interdisciplinary contributions aim to reshape the discourse and
discuss equitable, inclusive, and intergenerational practices.

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Extreme Environments - Architectural Possibilities for a Challenged World

Danish Architectural Press 2025 ISBN 9788774076773 Acqn 37108
Pb 17x24cm 496pp col ills £61

This volume emerges from "Architecture and Extreme Environments", a master's programme at
the Royal Danish Academy that aims to generate a positive impact on the issues our world faces
today. Through a site-specific approach, the programme responds to present and future global
challenges through research by design, fine-tuned and site-specific strategies, and active
fieldwork in remote locations around the world. Architectural prototypes are put to the test to
inform and innovate building design at home and abroad. The book compiles work by students
and offers further reflection through a number of critical essays.

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No Access - Social Exclusion in Urban Spaces

Danish Architectural Press 2025 ISBN 9788774072485 Acqn 37116
Pb 15x21cm 160pp col ills £44

'No Access - Social Exclusion in Urban Spaces', edited by Pia Justesen, sheds light on the
mechanisms and factors that contribute to exclusion in contemporary cities. It explores specific
typologies and examples of exclusionary design, offers explanations and personal accounts, and
addresses the professional and ethical implications of such practices. The book also examines
legal restrictions on rough sleeping and begging. It includes seven interviews with people
experiencing homelessness, who share their personal stories of navigating life in a city shaped by
exclusion and marginalisation.

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Architecture Yearbook in the Netherlands 2024/2025

nai010 publishers 2025 ISBN 9789462089099 Acqn 37036
Pb 24x32cm 176pp col ills £46.25

Since 1988, 'Architecture in the Netherlands' has been an essential annual review and a source
of inspiration for anyone professionally involved in - or simply interested in - Dutch architecture.
Each year, a trio of editors reflects on the past year's developments through a series of thought-
provoking essays, complemented by a curated selection of the most compelling projects.
Together, these elements offer a nuanced perspective on the current state of the profession. The
editorial team for the 2024/2025 yearbook comprises Uri Gilad (Office Winhov), Stephan
Petermann (MANN and Volume), and Annuska Pronkhorst (Crimson Historians & Urbanists). In
previous editions, the editors have used their project selections to spark dialogue with peers on
pressing issues such as housing development and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings. The
2024/2025 edition continues this tradition, engaging with timely topics to explore the ongoing
evolution of the field.

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Amsterdam Urban Development 1975-2025

nai010 publishers 2025 ISBN 9789462089068 Acqn 37109
Hb 24x34cm 240pp col ills £51

Urban planner Maurits de Hoog describes how Amsterdam has changed over the past 50 years,
from an industrial port city in decline into a rapidly growing metropolis. Old districts are
regenerated, former docklands are transformed into new residential areas, and the city is
expanded with compact low- and high-rise developments. Meanwhile, Amsterdam's city centre is
now a vibrant focal point with a concentration of culture, hospitality, and tourism together with
new, innovative businesses. This testifies to the city's resilience but also introduces a variety of
challenges. De Hoog looks at how urban development and spatial planning are responding to the
turbo-charged growth.

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Livio Vacchini Capolavori - Masterpieces

Caryatide 2025 ISBN 9782493283283 Acqn 37070
Pb 10x15cm 96pp col ills £17

Livio Vacchini (1933-2007) stands among the most revered architects of his era. His work was
defined by an unrelenting pursuit of perfection and a continual interrogation of architecture's
fundamental principles. This collection of twelve essays-each focused on an architectural
masterpiece, from Stonehenge, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Parthenon to Le Corbusier's Notre-
Dame-du-Haut and Mies van der Rohe's Neue Nationalgalerie-continues the effort to share
Vacchini's vision and thinking with a broader audience. To that end this little book presents a new
English edition of Capolavori-a small yet profound work, rich in meaning and poetry, written by
the Ticinese architect in 2006, shortly before his death.

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The Saleve Cable Car - Experiencing a Living Landscape Maurice Braillard architect
Editions 205 2025 ISBN 9782919380947 Acqn 37117
Pb 16x23cm 112pp col ills £21.50

Located near Geneva, the Saleve is a haven of unspoiled nature, inviting visitors to explore while
serving as a refuge for biodiversity. The mountain is an ecological sanctuary and continues to
sustain the local economy. It is also exemplary of the cooperation between Switzerland and
France, with a cross-border cable car as the emblem of this interconnected region. Designed by
architect Maurice Braillard and engineer Andre Rebuffel and opened in 1932, it is a modern
masterpiece that opened up trade and tourism. The awarding-winning renovation project in 2024,
led by Devaux & Devaux, served to preserve this heritage while showcasing the wider area's
natural beauty.

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Critical Regionalism Abroad - Aris Konstantinidis without Greece

gta Verlag 2025 ISBN 9783856764739 Acqn 37114
Pb 12x17cm 220pp col ills £27

Critical regionalism gained global recognition in the 1980s for integrating local sensibilities into
modern architecture. While many practitioners began creating "placeless" buildings worldwide,
Greek architect Aris Konstantinidis (1913-1993) took a different path. Less known internationally,
he shared his vision of regional modernism on his own terms, through publishing and teaching
beyond Greece's borders. This book presents Konstantinidis's life and work outside his home
country, revealing alternative approaches to critical regionalism in a global context.

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60 Transformations - New Old Danish Architecture 1996-2025

Arkitekten Books 2025 ISBN 9788797420829 Acqn 37115
Pb 16x24cm 358pp col ills £60

This guidebook explores architectural transformations: remodelling projects of different kinds in

which an existing situation is reimagined and new elements are added to the equation.
Photographs taken by some of Denmark's top architectural photographers are combined with
drawings, descriptions, and facts. The volume offers an opportunity to get an in-depth
understanding of the architectural aspects of each of the 60 projects, which were all featured in
the Danish journals 'Arkitekten' or 'Arkitektur DK' between 1996 and 2025. With groundbreaking
Danish projects that rethought the basic approach to the existing, the book shows how the mid-
1990s proved especially formative.

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Cities on silt - the inspiring promise of a self-building delta - Venice, Rotterdam, New
Orleans
Blauwdruk Publishers 2025 ISBN 9789492474773 Acqn 37113
Pb 18x25cm 192pp col ills £33.25

In this book, Han Meyer recounts the compelling history of the cities of Venice, Rotterdam, and
New Orleans. How have they responded to the dynamic nature of deltas and lagoons? Time and
again, efforts were made to combat the process of silting in order to enable economic growth and
urban development in these port cities. While often successful, these interventions came at the
cost of ecological integrity. With climate change and rising water levels, a new approach is
urgently needed. Han Meyer presents a fresh perspective - one in which silt plays a vital role in
the natural development of deltas. By harnessing its 'self-building capacity', silt helps restore the
natural buffer against high water and salt intrusion.

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Volume 67 – Worshiping
Archis Foundation 2025 ISBN 9789077966976 Acqn 37072
Pb 24x33cm 68pp col ills £22.50

Whereas it was long expected that religion would eventually fade with the growing importance of
wealth and liberalism, the opposite is happening. Christianity and Islam are still growing
worldwide. Various communities are reinventing their own belief systems, rituals, and spiritual
dimensions. New and hybridised forms of worshiping in mindfulness, wellness culture, and other
practices are sprouting. 'Volume' explores new and changing religious and spiritual practices
around the world. The issue features an array of global case studies, from universal prayer
spaces, algorithmic evangelism in cyberspace, and Mayan wellness rituals, to revived religious
architecture.

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Arquitectura Viva 273 - Amann-Canovas-Maruri

Avisa 2025 no ISBN Acqn 37111
Pb 24x30cm col ills £29.75

The bold, playful spirit of Atxu Amann, Andres Canovas, and Nicolas Maruri is evident in both
their vibrant housing on Madrid's outskirts and the lightweight Spanish Pavilion at Expo Dubai.
Yet the trio also brings that same provocative edge to more constrained contexts, as shown in
their recent work in Cartagena and Luxembourg. The dossier explores how preserving modest
historical structures can revitalise local memory. Projects include: Arturo Franco's Casa das
Silvas in Galicia, Martino Picchedda's House of Traditions in Sardinia, Brandlhuber+Pernice's
converted stable in Poland, and Medprostor's sheltering of a ruined Carthusian church in
Slovenia. In the Art and Culture section, Eduardo Prieto reflects on Robert Venturi's postmodern
legacy, while Joaquin Medina Warmburg revisits Frei Otto's pioneering ecological vision.

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AV Proyectos 128 - Community Care

Avisa 2025 no ISBN Acqn 37112
Pb 21x30cm col ills £18

Community Care is the focus of 'AV Proyectos 128', featuring six projects that address specific
needs through thoughtful, collective-oriented architecture by firms such as Mae Architects, Vivas
Arquitectos, and Dorte Mandrup. Architect Paz Martin opens the dossier with an essay on how
care can inform design strategies, while Izaskun Chinchilla discusses the "city of care" and its
broader architectural context. The Process section highlights Herzog & de Meuron's innovative
healthcare complex in North Zealand, challenging conventional hospital typologies. The issue
also explores Albania's high-rise boom, with proposals by MVRDV, Valerio Olgiati, and Bofill
Taller de Arquitectura. Finally, Luis Fernandez-Galiano reflects on Cesar Manrique's legacy
through two recent tributes to the Lanzarote artist.

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