In this richly illustrated book, Megan Aldrich traces the story of the Gothic Revival from its beginnings in the small, experimental buildings of the eighteenth century to its ultimate phase in the lavish buildings of the late nineteenth century. The book concentrates on the domestic forms of the style, from its use in castles and country houses to its influence on villas and cottages from the …
Design Museum: Contemporary Design presents a collection of the most important and influential pieces of design produced in modern times. Featuring the defining work of such pioneers as Frank Lloyd Wright, Rem Koolhaas, Gio Ponti, Eileen Gray, Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, Saul Bass, Philippe Starck, Neville Brody, Jasper Morrison and many others, the result is a celebration of the artistic dive…