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| Mubin Sheppard.
RASDI, MOHAMAD TAJUDDIN MOHAMAD (ED). Stock ID: 48529 Volume I: Memorial Prize. Two folding elevation diagrams, many photo illustrations, plans, diagrams and line illustrations, ix + 53pp, oblong octavo. This book describes the work of the Badan Warisan Malaysia on the Mebin Sheppard Memorial Prize which was launched in February 1996. The purpose of the prize is to stimulate students' awareness of the need to conserve Malaysian architectural heritage and to encourage research and writings on various aspects of their conservation and preservation. The four studies chosen cover a Peranakan house in Malacca, a secondary school in Kuala Lumpur, a colonial town house in Penang and a conservation area in Malacca. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 48529) ... more |
AU$50.00 |
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| Mubin Sheppard Memorial Prize.
YIP, L, M.K. KAMSAH AND S. BLEACKLEY (ED). Stock ID: 48535 Volume II. Many photo illustrations, plans, diagrams and line illustrations, xi + 82pp, oblong octavo, paperback. This book is the result of the second year of the Mubin Sheppard Memorial Prize which was first launched in February 1996. The purpose of the prize is to stimulate students' awareness of the need to conserve Malaysian architectural heritage and to encourage research and writings on various aspects of their conservation and preservation. This volume contains the edited winning entry and the summaries of three submissions chosen for honorary mention. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 48535) ... more |
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| The Indigenous Patterns and Hotel Okura.
MIZOGUCHI, SABURO. Stock ID: 68612 Attractive folding colour plate from a painting by Ken-ichi Shigeoka showing Mt Fuji and Hotel Okura, profusely illustrated in colour and black and white the various facets of the hotel and its surroundings are featured through patterns from nature and indigenous architecture, 103pp, inscribed by the author to former Australian prime minister Sir John Gorton and his wife by the author. Quarto, blue cloth with silver lettering on the upper cover. Text in English and Japanese. Patterns from nature, indigenous architecture and other traditional Japanese patterns have been used in the architecture and furnishings of this hotel. The illustrations and accompanying text show the patterns and explain their uses. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 68612) ... more |
AU$33.00 |
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| Colour Decoration in Mughal Architecture.
NATH, R. Stock ID: 68990 4 colour plates, black and white plates, 82pp, glossary, bibliography, index, quarto, bookseller's stamp at foot of front free endpaper, cloth a trifle marked. Discusses glazed tile decoration, mosaic, inlay and glass mosaic and stucco and architectural painting. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 68990) ... more |
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| Seen. Architectural Forms of Northern Siam and Old Siamese Fortifications.
SUMET JUMSAI. Stock ID: 69595 Map, sketch plans, profusely illustrated with full page black and white photographic plates, 200pp, notes, quarto, dustjacket. Endpapers lightly browned, dustjacket little browned with some closed tears which have been repaired on reverse with tape, head of dustjacket torn with loss. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 69595) ... more |
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| The Thai House. History and Evolution.
CHAICHONGRAK, RUETHAI, ET.AL. Stock ID: 97616 Colour map, diagrams, colour photographic illustrations by Michael Freeman, 246pp, glossary, bibliography, index, dustjacket, oblong quarto. The traditional houses of Thailand are among the most beautiful examples of Southeast Asian vernacular architecture. Built using natural materials such as wood and bamboo and largely using a prefabricated modular system, such houses could be taken down and rebuilt in new locations in an era when land was still abundant. Breaking away from the superficiality of the ubiquitous 'style book', The Thai House not only traces the history of these versatile buildings but also explains the stages in their construction and the beliefs and complex ceremonies celebrating their construction. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 97616) ... more |
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Myanmar Architecture. Cities of Gold.
THANEGI, MA. Stock ID: 100890 Many colour photographic illustrations, most full-page, 192pp, notes, select bibliography, index, dustjacket. Spanning a period of more than a thousand years, Myanmar Architecture captures the historical essence of a rich culture influenced by trade, Buddhism and colonialism. From ruined temples that are all that remain of the long-lost Pyu to the magnificent richness of the bejewelled, golden form of the Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar is home to some of the most magnificent structures ever built. Splendid ruins dot the plains of Mrauk U and there is no other place quite like Bagan, the kingdom of the Four Thousand Temples. Behind the facades of the royal cities of Ratnapura, Amarapura and Yadanabon is a marvellous history of kings and ancient customs. Explore the traditions that dictate every fine detail in the design, construction and decoration of palaces, places of worship and even ordinary homes. See how colonial influences have left their mark in the modern cities of Mandalay, Yangon and Mawlamyine. Myanmar Architecture represents a rare chance to gain an insight into the rich traditions, culture and history of a country long-hidden from the outside world. Full-colour photographs capture the ancient spirit of this beautiful land and informative text reveals the secrets behind its architectural treasures. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 100890) ... more |
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| Samutphap sathapattayakam Krung Rattanakosin. Also titled The Architectural pictures of Rattanakosin.
[THAI ARCHITECTURE]. Stock ID: 132111 Plans, generously illustrated with many monotone and colour photographic plates. 399, 103 pp., [11] pp. Hardback in trifle worn dustjacket with a slightly faded spine. Square quarto. Illustrated history of Thai architecture during Bangkok period. Text in Thailand and English. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 132111) ... more |
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| Museum Treasures of Southeast Asia.
CAMPELL, BRONWYN. Stock ID: 123077 Map, timeline, 169 colour photographic illustrations, 192pp, index, bibliography, notes, glossary, museums directory, hardback. Some shelfwear to dustjacket, otherwise in very good condition. ". . .tells the story of the material cultures of this region through historical artefacts from the collections of the national museums of the ten countries which make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Through historical objects created from stone, metal, clay and fibre, this book traces the history of Southeast Asia back to the origins of man in the region, through the area's stone and metal ages, through the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms and dynasties to the evolution and birth of independent nation states and the eventual formation of ASEAN. Accompanied by beautiful photographs of stunning and inspiring objects . . . reveals the diversity of the region while at the same time emphasising commonalities shared by the many groups living in Southeast Asia." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 123077) ... more |
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Buddhist Temples of Thailand. A Visual Journey Through Tailand's 40 Most Historic Wats.
CUMMINGS, JOE. Stock ID: 132403 Colour photographic illustrations, 256 pages, dustjacket. Profiling 40 of the most significant temples (or wats) across Thailand, this book is the first illustrated title to cover major temples in every region of the country. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 132403) ... more |
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Folio 05. Documents on NUS Architecture.
SHIQIAO, LI. Stock ID: 127601 Interesting presentation, black and white as well as colour photographic illustrations, 111pp, paperback. The Folio series presents the rich and diverse discourses taking place at NUS Architecture, a strategic meeting point between the architecture of different cultures and geographic regions. The fifth book in the series features leading architects and critics as they test out their latest ideas and designs with the students and faculty of NUS Architecture, on a range of issues such as tropicalism, dreams and architecture, architecture and philosophy and architectural education. Results of joint studies (such as that between NUS and Princeton) and international award-winning projects designed by students and faculty are featured here; as in the past, NUS' efforts in design and research are intensely engaged with the imperatives and the contradictions, as well as the dynamism, of Singapore in its region. This publication is both a window on the work being done currently at NUS Architecture, and a fascinating exploration of important issues in architectural theory and practice. LI Shiqiao is Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 127601) ... more |
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Chinese Houses of Southeast Asia. Eclectic Architecture of the Overseas Chinese Diaspora.
KNAPP, RONALD G. Stock ID: 132277 Map, colour photographic illustrations, index, quarto, dustjacket. The multiple Chinese migrations from southeastern China to Southeast Asia has had important implications for both regions. In Southeast Asia this influence can be seen in the architecturally eclectic homes these migrants and their descendants built as they became successful; homes that combined Chinese, European and local influences, especially during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. "Chinese Houses of Southeast Asia" strives not only to be an informative but also an authoritative book on the subject of hybrid architecture--illed with stunning color photographs and essays on nearly thirty well-preserved homes. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 132277) ... more |
AU$80.00 |