ARCHIVE: BOOKS

J.J.P. Oud, Dutch Architecture, 1926. Immagini: Lars Müller Publishers
Dutch Architecture

In the tenth Bauhausbücher volume, J.J.P. Oud reflects on Dutch architecture, emphasizing future potential, blending theoretical and practical architectural discoveries.

Albert Gleizes, Cubism, 1929. Immagini: Lars Müller Publishers
Cubism

Cubism by Albert Gleizes, the 13th volume of the Bauhaus Books series, highlights the international nature of the school.

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A Bauhaus Experimental House

A Bauhaus Experimental House is a beautiful book by A. Meyer that explains the construction techniques of the famous Haus am Horn in 1923

Dieter Rams

This book explores the work of Dieter Rams, illustrating through texts and images his approach to design: functional, understated, and guided by ethical responsibility.

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Hay

HAY’s furniture and accessories balance quality and affordability, blending vibrant colors with functional design. Founded in 2002, the brand redefined Scandinavian design. A visual monograph celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Braun: Designed to Keep, Phaidon 2024
Braun: Designed to Keep

A thoughtful study of Braun’s design legacy, this volume traces the company’s story and lasting influence through over 500 images and texts by Klaus Klemp.

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Super Normal

Jasper Morrison and Naoto Fukasawa’s Super Normal showcases 204 everyday objects, blending anonymous design with classics, emphasizing timeless, accessible design that transcends trends and generations.

Walter Gropius, Bauhaus Buildings Dessau, 1930. Immagini: Lars Müller Publishers
Bauhaus Buildings Dessau

The twelfth book in the Bauhausbücher series is by Walter Gropius and discusses the school’s experimental buildings.

Artek and the Aaltos: Creating a Modern World. Bard Graduate Center, Yale University Press 2022
Artek and the Aaltos

The book traces the work of the Aaltos through more than 300 objects, examining the relationship between design, natural materials, and modern living.

World of Apartamento
The World of Apartamento

Apartamento is the leading interior design magazine, known for showcasing lived-in, authentic homes and intimate stories through inspiring photography and high-quality writing since 2008

László Moholy-Nagy, From Material to Architecture, 1929. Immagini: Lars Müller Publishers
From Material to Architecture

An important Bauhaus book by László Moholy-Nagy, which explores pedagogy, emphasizing sensory perception, and the integration of art, science, and technology in everyday life and design.

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Atlas of Furniture Design

The Atlas of Furniture Design is the most comprehensive guide to furniture design history, featuring 1,740 objects by 546 designers, with over 2,500 images and essays providing in-depth context.

Peter Shire’s Grand Tour

A loose, intimate diary of 1980s Italy, Peter Shire’s Grand Tour captures Memphis’s early days through grainy snapshots, casual encounters, and unexpected glimpses of design history.

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Design History Handbook

DOMTILLA DARDI & VANNI PASCA LIBRO Design History Handbook is a useful introduction to the history of product design, tracing its development from the Industrial Revolution to the present. The writing is clear and to the point, focusing on the

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Alvar Aalto: The Complete Catalogue

A comprehensive visual archive of Alvar Aalto’s work across five decades, edited by Göran Schildt and featuring over 570 illustrations from the Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Philosophy of the Home

Emanuele Coccia explores the role of the home in contemporary life, offering a new philosophical perspective on domestic space.

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Design by Accident

Published in 2019 by Sternberg Press, Alexandra Midal’s research asserts the autonomy of design history, freeing it from art and architecture.

the language of things
The Language of Things

An essay on design as a symbolic language. Sudjic examines objects, desires, and patterns of consumption to understand what they reveal about identity and contemporary life.

A Book of Things

Celebrated book by Jasper Morrison, tracing his career through images and anecdotes. This expanded new edition features additional projects, including objects and interiors.

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The Design of Everyday Things

Good design is invisible: it works without drawing attention to itself. Bad design, on the other hand, frustrates and confuses. Norman teaches that it’s not the user who makes a mistake, but the designer who fails.

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1000 Chairs

1000 Chairs is an essential guide for anyone interested in furniture, exploring the evolution of chair design from Thonet’s bentwood to Ron Arad’s avant-garde pieces.

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Echoes: Cassina. 50 Years of iMaestri

Echoes Cassina. 50 Years of the iMaestri Collection showcases Cassina’s legacy in reissuing modernist classics with a focus on sustainability, featuring iconic designs and curatorial insights from its celebrated collection.

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Judd

The catalogue accompanying the 2020 MoMA retrospective explores space, material, and form with clarity and depth. It offers a concise guide to Donald Judd’s work, from painting to design.

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Donald Judd Furniture

Published by MACK/Judd Foundation, the book brings together more than one hundred pieces of furniture designed by Donald Judd.

Less and More

Conceived as the catalogue for one of his retrospectives, Less and More documents the work of Dieter Rams through images, sketches, and essays.

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1000 Lights

The book presents over 1000 electric lights from the 20th century, chronologically showcasing major styles and the evolution of lighting design across 640 pages.

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Herman Miller: A Way Of Living

The book chronicles 100 years of iconic furniture design, featuring Eames, Nelson, and Girard, showcasing Herman Miller’s lasting impact on modern design and sustainability.

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How to Live with Objects

An anti-decorating book that promotes meaningful interiors by surrounding yourself with items that reflect individuality. Curated by the editors of Sight Unseen

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International Architecture

International Architecture by Gropius is the first book in the legendary Bauhausbücher series. The book is about new Architecture in Europe.