The book Conversations and Allusions, Enric Miralles brings together previously unpublished essays and lectures by his former collaborators and friends. Each contributor in this timely publication offers unique insight on Miralles’ practice of architecture as a way of creating positive change in the world.

Studio Mumbai is an Indian architecture firm founded and headed by Bijoy Jain. But it is also a team of architects, engineers, carpenters, and masons that excels in blending Indian and Western cultures. This monographic issue takes stock of the studio’s production from 2012 to the present, from its most recognised works, such as Copper House II and the Ahmedabad Residence, to more modest projects like the Ganga Maki Textile Studio in the Himalayan foothills, MPavilion 2016 in Melbourne, and a winery extension in the south of France.

We have found the remaining copies of this wonderful monograph, still shrink-wrapped. They are on hand now. A personal and professional biography of northwest architecture figure Gordon Walker (b. 1939). The book contributes both to the understanding of the breadth of viable design processes and, in a broader sense, to regional and architectural history. Grant Hildebrand.

100 examples of white, such as snow, Iceland, rice and wax, from renowned Japanese designer Kenya Hara. Discusses the importance of white in design, not only as a color but as a philosophy.

Explores the history and significance of rammed earth construction in Central Europe, particularly in Switzerland, using historical examples to investigate the potential of the technique for contemporary construction. Cyril Veillon.

Focuses on the pivotal years of 1919 - 1933 in European graphic design in which fifty artists (such as El Lissitzky, Jan Tschichold, and László Moholy-Nagy) redefined the field and helped form the modern movement.

Insight into Kengo Kuma's design additions to the Portland Japanese Garden. His group of small buildings are designed to incorporate traditional Japanese architecture and craftsmanship, while using contemporary materials and integrating seamlessly into the landscape.

Explores the impact of medical discourse and imaging technologies on the shaping twentieth-century architecture. The book suggests that the dominant medical obsession of tuberculosis and the new technology of the X-Ray shaped the development of modern architecture. Beatriz Colomina.

Brings together examples from across Asawa's full and extraordinary career, expansive volume serves as unprecedented reorientation of her sculptures within the context of 20th century art. 160 pp. Tamara H. Schenkenberg.

Casa Wabi, a nonprofit arts center located in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico, is a stage for world-renowned contemporary artists and architects to engage with the local community, designed by Tadao Ando, and with structures by Alberto Kalach, Alvaro Siza, Kengo Kuma, Gloria Cabral, Solano Benitez, Jorge Ambrosi, and Gabriela Etchegaray. Founded in 2013 by renowned Mexican artist Bosco Sodi, it combines artist residencies, a gallery, and living quarters with classrooms, gardens, and public space. 162 pp.

Legendary and unsurpassed botanical masterwork, large-format, features more than 400 quill-pen illustrations of 211 tree species, drawn in 1:100 scale, with and w/o foliage, and with tables of seasons and projections of shadows. 424 pp. Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi.

A detailed look into the life and work of Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti who revolutionized postwar architecture and design. Highlights many aspects of his work, and his method of giving equal attention and applying the same innovative design thinking to spoon and skyscraper alike. 312 pp. Olivier Gabet, Salvatore Licitra, Fulvio Irace, Ugo La Pietra, Sophie Bouilhet-Dumas.

In over 400 pages and 900 images, tells an essential chapter in the history of Murano glassmaking, and its connection to the young Scarpa. 560 pp.

Renowned Swiss architect Hans-Jorg Ruch, famous for careful and sensitive contemporary restorations of historic houses in the Swiss valley of Engadine. Book covers the full range of their projects, including private homes, multi-unit, public buildings. Edited by Ruch & Partner Architects. With contributions by Hans-Jörg Ruch and Franz Wanner. Photographs by Filippo Simonetti

Showcases how staircases provide buildings and gardens with horizontal and vertical movement, and the opportunity of ever-changing vistas. Focuses on Geoffrey Bawa's interest in European architectural movements. David Robson, photography by Sebastian Posingis.

A subjective field guide to design, written by one of the world’s leading design and culture commentators, London-based critic and journalist Alice Rawsthorn. Rawsthorn explores the most dynamic developments in contemporary design and assesses their impact on our lives now and in the future.

Comprehensive source combining cultural history with a guide to plants and animals finding their habitat in dry stone walls and a practical step-by-step building manual.

Eighteen projects that explore present-day meanings of "collectivity," and "living." Not limited to collective housing, the edition of JA includes a capsule hotel, college dormitory, shared house, plaza renovation for a large housing complex.