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Christopher Alexander — A 1977 book on architecture, urban design, and community livability

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Francis D.K. Ching – The renowned guide to architectural design drawing and representation.

Jeremy Till – Polemics and reflections on how to bridge the gap between what architecture actually is and what architects want it to be.

Francis D.K. Ching — A classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design.

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Josef Mülller-Brockmann — A comprehensive guide to building and using grids in graphic design.

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Georges Perec — In this ingenious book Perec creates an entire microcosm in a Paris apartment block.

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The go-to reference handbook for architects and designers.

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Alain de Botton — Exploring the hidden links between the buildings we live in and our long-term wellbeing.

Jean-Louis Cohen — A wide-ranging and compelling account of the developments that have shaped the world we live in today.

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Gaston Bachelard – A 1958 book about architectural phenomenology.

Glenn Murcutt — A collection of details drawings and sketches.

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