It is always important to be able to learn and gain more knowledge surrounding your craft and when it comes to architecture, there is plenty of literature to pull from. We have compiled 9 great books you can find now for free online, especially with the current situation forcing us to stay in, electronic books provide an option with easy access.<\/p>\n
1.) Le Corbusier: Elements of a Synthesis<\/a><\/em> (1968) 2.)<\/i>\u00a0<\/strong>The Architectonic Colour: Polychromy in the Purist Architecture of Le Corbusier<\/a><\/em> (2011) 3.) <\/i>Vitruvius: The Ten Books on Architecture<\/a><\/em> (15 BC) 4.) Japan : Its Architecture, Art, And Art Manufactures<\/a><\/em> (1882) 5.) Surrealism and Architecture<\/a><\/em> (2005) 6.) Eric Mendelsohn<\/a><\/em> (1940) 7.) Four Walking Tours Of Modern Architecture In New York City<\/a><\/em> (1961) 8.) Modern California Houses; Case Study Houses 1945-1962<\/a><\/em> (1962) 9.) Architecture And Furniture<\/a><\/em> (1938) When considering your next career move,\u00a0plan proactively and create Portfolios that include your best work. Consider looking into finding a mentor with Architect-US<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>and improving your Portfolios with our\u00a0Portfolio Plans and Career Advice Program<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0We provide coaching and personalized mentorship, so you can have a professional and experienced take on your next steps in your career, as well as a great team to confide in.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>By Stanislaus von Moos
\nElements of a Synthesis<\/em> is a precise and systematic dissection of Le Corbusier’s life and work.<\/p>\n
\nBy Jan De Heer
\nThis book dissects and examines Le Corbusier\u2019s relationship with Purist Painting.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>By Vitruvius Pollio
\nQuite simply, one of the most influential architecture books of all time.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>By Christopher Dresser
\nConsidered the first industrial designer, Christopher Dresser studied the craft of Japanese design. Dresser includes his elegant Japanese influenced sketches and drawings.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Edited by Thomas Mical
\nThomas Mical attempts to show the significant connection between surrealist painting and architecture.<\/p>\n
\nBy Arnold Whittick
\nThe biography of Eric Mendelsohn, the architect known for his simple yet powerful sketches. An influential art deco architect, Mendelsohn escaped Nazi Germany, finding success abroad.<\/p>\n
\nBy Ada Louise Huxtable
\nHuxtable was the first architecture critic at The New York Times<\/em> and a Pulitzer Prize winner. This, one of Huxtable’s lesser known works, still has relevance to this day (even if a few of the buildings have had name changes).<\/p>\n
\nBy Esther McCoy
\nDesigned by architects such as Richard Neutra and Pierre Koenig, these houses defined west-coast architectural theory at the time.<\/p>\n
\nBy The Museum Of Modern Art
\nThese essays highlight Alvar Aalto’s designs in architecture and furniture. Originally published as a companion to a furniture and design exhibition at the MoMA in 1938, the highlight is Aalto\u2019s early use of new and innovative wood products.<\/p>\n