Oro Editions – Publishers of Architecture, Art, and Design

Publishers of exceptionally designed, award winning books.

Of extraordinary quality, achieved through hands-on craftsmanship

Featuring
Architecture, Landscape, Visual Art and Photography

Timeless objects created with renowned authors and global design practices.

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Manual of Biogenic House Sections

Detailed demonstration of 55 of the most architecturally compelling examples of natural and low carbon construction in houses.

Authors: Paul Lewis, Marc Tsurumaki, & David J. Lewis

Binding: Softbound with flaps

Pages: 320pp

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Building Toys

AN ARCHITECT'S COLLECTION

The book is organized by toy material (natural wood, metal, plastic, etc.), creating six “chapters.” It includes a two-page introduction which reflects the author’s role as architect, photographer, and collector. There are approximately 250 pages giving a dynamic visual portrayal of a seldom seen world…

Author: John Rock

Binding: Softbound with full flaps and case

Pages: 252pp

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Emergent Tokyo

DESIGNING THE SPONTANEOUS CITY

Unlike much of the existing writing on Tokyo that emphasizes its oriental uniqueness and mysterious urban chaos, this richly illustrated book offers both visitors and specialists an unparalleled understanding of the surprising yet comprehensible design principles that explain Tokyo’s most permeable, vibrant, and adaptive urban patterns...

Author: Jorge Almazán and Joe McReynolds

Binding: Softbound

Pages: 250pp

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Practice with Purpose

Practice with Purpose is about designing buildings beyond their property lines to address some of society’s most urgent challenges: the climate emergency, racial and ethnic injustice, chronic homelessness, educational crises, and the preservation of the embodied carbon and culture of existing buildings...

Author: Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects

Size: 8” x 10” Portrait
Pages: 200pp
Binding: Softbound
Price: $39.95

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Facades

BEAUTY. UTILITY. PERFORMANCE

Intelligent, high-performance, forward-looking designs that exhibit timeless and enduring qualities...

Author: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architects

Binding: Softbound

Size: 9.25” x 9.25” Square
Pages: 204pp

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9 Ways To Build Housing for People

Combining how-to with why-to, '9 Ways to Make Housing for People' lays out the core principles that David Baker Architects uses to help communities develop great urban housing. Written for architects and residents—as well as officials, developers, and planners—this book is a kit of parts...

Author: David Baker Architects

Binding: Hardbound

Pages: 260pp

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