Books for the library
A collection of books for your library or coffee table that inspire, educate and elevate the aesthetic of your space.
Vitra: The Anatomy of a Design Company
Deyan Sudjic with Karen Stein and Iwan Baan
This volume uncovers the collaborations, experiments and architectural ambitions that have shaped Vitra’s identity, tracing its evolution from a small Swiss manufacturer in the 1950s to a global design leader. Through archival material and candid interviews, the book reveals the ideas and influences that have established Vitra as one of the industry’s most enduring innovators.
$120
Phaidon
Textiles x Art
Ramona Barry and Beck Jobson
Contemporary artists are reclaiming textiles – once associated with domestic craft – as dynamic mediums for exploring identity, gender, migration and environmental issues. Textiles x Art looks at how techniques like weaving, embroidery, quilting and dyeing are being reinvented as forms of resistance, storytelling and innovation, redefining the line between craft and fine art.
$70
Thames & Hudson
Alison Brooks Architects: Arquitectura 2004-2024
Ricardo Merí de la Maza and Alison Brooks
This monograph captures two decades worth of work by Alison Brooks Architects, outlining the practice’s trajectory from experimental houses to urban, educational and cultural projects. Illustrated works reveal the architect’s sculptural design approach and environmental sensitivity, showing how imaginative forms emerge from the stories and contexts that shape each project.
$76
TC Cuadernos
Koichi Takada Architects: Naturalizing Architecture
Philip Jodidio
Koichi Takada’s second book showcases his nature-inspired, sustainability-focused designs, highlighting global projects that merge organic forms with contemporary architecture via photography, diagrams and essays. The volume presents Takada’s philosophy of reconnecting cities, people and nature, reinforcing his reputation as one of the globe’s most visionary architectural voices.
$115
Rizzoli
Tamsin Johnson: Contrast Space Harmony
Tamsin Johnson with Stephanie Cornish
Celebrating interior designer Tamsin Johnson’s distinctive eye, this 256-page volume explores interiors where antiques, playful objects and modern lines coexist with ease. From coastal escapes to urban residences, these projects reveal Johnson’s instinct for contrast and calm, illustrating how thoughtful curation can shape spaces rich in personality, comfort and understated elegance.
$145
Rizzoli
Natural Order
Dangar Barin Smith
Natural Order presents 20 contemporary Australian gardens by Dangar Barin Smith, revealing how landscape design can transform urban spaces into thriving environments. The book highlights the balance between nature and the built world and offers insight into the creative horticultural processes behind each green space through photographs, design plans and designer conversations.
$80
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