Best Architecture Books

Whether you are a practicing architect, an architecture student, or you simply enjoy learning about it, discover architecture books that will inspire you at Barnes & Noble. Shop books about well-known architects like Frank Lloyd Wright or find out the secrets behind iconic buildings like The Plaza Hotel. If you’re an architect in need of a muse or simply a lover of architecture, there are so many great books on architecture at B&N stores and online. Explore books such as The Devil in the White City which is 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. 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 individual wellbeing. Or just catch up on some history by reading about such iconic monuments as The Pyramids or the Taj Mahal. Books on architecture 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 can also make a great addition to your coffee table or a thoughtful gift for an architect in your life. Explore selections from Architectural Digest, books about castles and cities, modern and historic architecture, as well as urban architecture and design books.

8 Best Architecture Books That Will Inspire You

Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style by Architectural Digest
The 99 Percent Invisible City by Roman Mars
Walkable City by Jeff Speck
Great Bridge by David McCullough
Brunelleschi's Dome by Ross King
Notre-Dame by Ken Follett
The Lego Architecture Idea Book by Alice Finch
Metropolis: A History of the City, Humankind's Greatest Invention by Ben Wilson