Architecture Books

Whether you are a practicing architect, an architecture student, a builder, homeowner or you simply enjoy learning about it, discover architecture books that will teach and inspire you at Barnes & Noble. From the best books on architectural design and urban planning to books on the history of architecture, there are thousands of architecture books to choose from. Find great books on city planning like Happy City, an eye-opening read rich with insights about how cities can shape our thoughts and our behavior. Dive into prize winning reads like Walkable City that gives insight into how beneficial pedestrian friendly downtown areas in American cities are to the community as well as to individual wellbeing. Shop books about famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Antoni Gaudí or find out the secrets behind iconic buildings like The Plaza and The Flatiron Building. Whether you’re an architect in need of a muse or simply a lover of architecture, there are so many good books about architecture at B&N stores and online.

Architectural Books

Whether you’re interested in books on architectural style, or you want to read about architecture’s cultural significance, we’ve got a book for you. From books about timeless architectural designs to books about architecture in specific places like Tokyo, Rome or New York City, find what you need all in one place. Explore such books as The Devil in the White City that's a chilling true crime story combined with a detailed look at the architectural planning and design that went into the construction of the Chicago World’s Fair. Or give yourself a history lesson about iconic monuments like the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, The Pyramids or the Taj Mahal. If you’re looking for a thrilling architecture-inspired read, consider The Great Bridge, an epic story about the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge or The Power Broker, a full character portrait of the man who built modern New York City, and the status that came with it.

Books for Architects

There are so many great books for architects to choose from whether they are seeking architectural guides to expand their knowledge or just reading about architecture for entertainment. Books on architecture like The 99 Percent Invisible City give readers a better understanding of their environment, deepen cultural appreciation, and help architects stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in their craft. Architectural books like Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style can also make a great addition to your coffee table or a thoughtful gift for an architect in your life. Explore more stunning selections from Architectural Digest, books about castles and cities, modern, post-modern, medieval and ancient architecture and much more.

What book should I read if I want to be an architect?

There are many architectural books recommended for aspiring architects, however Marc Kushner’s, The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings, is a wonderful choice for people who are curious about where the architectural profession is heading. The book contains beautiful imagery of today’s innovative buildings and provides vital insights from a practicing architect.

10 of the Best Architecture Books That Will Inspire You

Hidden Landmarks of New York by Tommy Silk
Saving Michelangelo's Dome by Wayne Kalayjian
The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs
Tree Houses by Philip Jodidio
Notre-Dame: A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals by Ken Follett
Bohemian Soul: The Vanishing Interiors of New Orleans by Valorie Hart
The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton
Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy
The Poetics of Space by Gaston Bachelard
Carlo Scarpa: The Complete Buildings by Emiliano Bugatti