Exciting news! 🎉 Our book, Periurban Cartographies: Kolkata's Ecologies and Settled Ruralities by Victoria Marshall, just received a fantastic review in Places Journal!

The review highlights the book's exploration of the complex relationship between urban and rural spaces in the Bengal Delta, focusing on the fascinating suburb of Maheshtala.

"Periurban Cartographies illustrates an 'on-the-ground periurban reality' shaped by hydrosocial uncertainty and an unsettling of postcolonial urban planning."

Check out the full review here: https://placesjournal.org/article/bookshelf-fall-2024-brief-reviews-books-architecture-landscape-cities/?cn-reloaded=1#periurbancartographies

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At Oro Editions, we're committed to publishing books that inspire, inform, and provoke. That's why we're thrilled to announce the upcoming release of "Greatness: Diverse Designers of Architecture," a groundbreaking work by architect and advocate Pascale Sablan.

This book aligns perfectly with our mission to amplify diverse voices and promote inclusivity within the architectural field. Sablan masterfully showcases the work of 47 contemporary architects and designers, highlighting their unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions to the built environment.

"Greatness" is more than just a beautiful book; it's a call to action. It challenges the traditional narrative of architectural history and encourages readers to embrace a more equitable and inclusive definition of greatness.

Here's what makes this book so important:

• A Celebration of Diversity: "Greatness" features a diverse range of architects and designers, representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and design approaches.
• A Focus on Social Impact: The book highlights projects that address critical social issues like housing injustice, environmental sustainability, and community development.
• A Source of Inspiration: "Greatness" serves as an inspiration to aspiring architects and designers from all backgrounds, demonstrating that they too can achieve great things.

We're confident that "Greatness: Diverse Designers of Architecture" will be an invaluable resource for architects, designers, students, and anyone passionate about the built environment. Order your copy today on Oroeditions.com and join us in celebrating the diverse voices that are shaping the future of architecture.

Read more about the book in this insightful article from I+S Design: https://www.iands.design/interior-design/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/article/55242839/new-book-amplifies-greatness-of-diverse-design-voices

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Big News for ORO Editions! 📢 We're thrilled to announce that "Design for a Radically Changing World" has been longlisted for a Non-Obvious Book Award! This incredible honor recognizes books with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. Explore how design can tackle critical issues like climate change, social justice, and resource scarcity in this thought-provoking read. #design #sustainability #innovation #architecture #NonObviousBookAwards #OROeditions


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Dive into the captivating story of LA's urban transformation as told through the eyes of Nick Patsaouras, a dedicated public servant and Greek immigrant.
"The Making of Modern Los Angeles" is a visual journey through five decades of change, showcasing iconic landmarks like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Angels Flight Railway.

🎁 This holiday season, give the gift of LA history! Find our book at https://oroeditions.com/product/the-making-of-modern-los-angeles and other great bookstores.

#LosAngeles #UrbanPlanning #CoffeeTableBooks #LATimes #GiftIdeas

"AI Sapien" by Robert Cha pushes the boundaries of architecture, imagining a future where AI isn't just a tool but an intrinsic part of our living spaces. Cha presents homes not as built structures but as sentient habitats, co-created with AI, challenging our understanding of the relationship between humans and technology.

#AISapien #Architecture #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureofDesign #BookRecommendation

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Axiomatic Editions is a publishing platform that focuses on the intersection of art, architecture, and design. We believe that books and other publications can elevate cultural discourse. Our first set of titles will be released in 2025.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the upcoming titles:

• Architects in Memories by Toshio Nakamura.
• Mies van der Rohe: the Centric and the Peripheric by Randall Ott.
• Drawing Proper/Drawing Improper by Kevin Hirth.
• Photography Book About the Evolution of Representation in Renaissance and Baroque Italian Ceiling Frescoes by Arthur Becker.
• Landscapes for Adaptation: Evidence from China by Charles Waldheim with Boya Zhang.
• Turenscape Landscape Architecture by Kenneth Frampton and Ashley Simone.

We are excited to share these important works with the world and to continue to advance architecture and design culture.

Learn more about Axiomatic Editions and our upcoming titles on our website.

Architect's Newspaper Article

Artnet has an article about art books published in 2023 discusses a variety of topics, including feminist art, the history of Venice, and the life of Claude Monet. 'The Private Eye in Public Art' is featured in the article. The book shares the stories behind realizing high-profile projects ranging from an ice skating rink and park in Grand Rapids by Maya Lin to Brian Tolle’s Irish Hunger Memorial, and more. For more details: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/holiday-art-book-reading-2023-2409251

Art&Object recommending three art books for winter reading. The books explore different aspects of the art world, including art creation, criticism, and the lives of artists. The Private Eye in Public Art is on the list. For more detail: https://www.artandobject.com/news/three-art-books-your-winter-reading-pleasure

Calling all architects! We're thrilled to announce we'll be showcasing innovative design & must-have titles at AIA24 in Washington D.C., June 6th-7th! Join us at booth 2810 for exclusive content and connect with fellow designers! Don't miss out! #AIA24 #architecture #design