Why Build by Moore Rowan (60 results)

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Condition: Good. Well-illustrated (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.

Condition: Good. Reprint. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st edition, 1st printing. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description : 421 pages ; 20 cm. Notes : Originally published: 2012. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents : 1. Desire shapes space, and space shapes desires -- 2. The fixed and wandering home -- 3. The true fake -- 4. The inconstant horizon, or notes on the erotic in architecture -- 5. Power and freedom -- 6. Form follows finance -- 7. The rapacity of 'hope' -- 8. Eternity is overrated -- 9. Life, and the look of life -- 10. Indispensable as bread. Subjects : Architecture Philosophy. Architecture and society. Architecture Human factors. Architecture Philosophy. Architectural theory. Bibliography. Illustrated. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description : 421 pages ; 20 cm. Notes : Originally published: 2012. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents : 1. Desire shapes space, and space shapes desires -- 2. The fixed and wandering home -- 3. The true fake -- 4. The inconstant horizon, or notes on the erotic in architecture -- 5. Power and freedom -- 6. Form follows finance -- 7. The rapacity of 'hope' -- 8. Eternity is overrated -- 9. Life, and the look of life -- 10. Indispensable as bread. Subjects : Architecture Philosophy. Architecture and society. Architecture Human factors. Architecture Philosophy. Architectural theory. Bibliography. Illustrated. 1 Kg.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket As New small octavo 422pp., b/w plates, bibliog., index, Author explores the making of buildings from conception.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. A wide net of everything the author knows and has thought about buildings; inscribed by Rowan Moore. A little canted, very good in dustwrapper. inscribed by author. book.