Books like The architect's studio companion by Allen, Edward

Second‑edition guide by Frank Ching that revises classic architectural principles—form, space, proportion, scale, circulation—using contemporary drawings and examples for students and professionals seeking clear visual instruction.

A concise guide by Andy Pressman that grounds architectural design in practical work, covering client collaboration, site analysis, user needs, concept development, and presentation for practitioners and students.

A portable handbook that compiles essential data for planning and executing architectural projects, providing quick access to the most requested information from standard architectural volumes.

xxv, 200 p. : 24 cm

vii, 307 p., [24] folded leaves of plates : 28 cm

Analysing Architecture offers a unique 'notebook' of architectural strategies to present an engaging introduction to elements and concepts in architectural design. Beautifully illustrated throughout with the author's original drawings, examples are drawn from across the world, and from many periods architectural history (from prehistoric times to the very recent past), to illustrate analytical themes and to show how drawing can be used to study architecture.In this second edition the framework for analysis has been revised and enlarged, and further case studies added. Many new drawings have been included, illustrating further examples of the themes explored. The link between analysis and learning about the possibilities of design has been reinforced, and the bibliography of recommended supplementary reading has been expanded.Simon Unwin clearly identifies the key elements of architecture and conceptual themes apparent in buildings, and other works of 'architecture' such as gardens and cities. He describes ideas for use in the active process of design. Breaking down the grammar of architecture into themes and 'moves', Unwin exposes its underlying patterns to reveal the organisational strategies that lie beneath the superficial appearances of buildings. Exploring buildings as results of the interaction of people with the world around them, Analysing Architecture offers a definition of architecture as 'identification of place' and provides a greater understanding of architecture as a creative discipline. This book presents a powerful impetus for readers to develop their own capacities for architectural design.