Pavilion Books

Leading expert and passionate advocate of modern British architecture Elain Harwood gives the best overview of British architecture from 1938 to 1963 – mid-century buildings.

A fascinating survey of unbuilt and abandoned architectural projects from all over the world, by great architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and Zaha Hadid.

Following on from 100 Buildings 100 Years, 100 Houses 100 Years, and 100 Churches 100 Years, this book features 100 remarkable gardens and landscapes designed since 1914.

Industrial Britain details the fascinating history of industrial architecture in Britain by architectural historian and artist, Hubert Pragnell.

Previous edition: Harwood, Elain. England: a guide to post-war listed buildings. Revised and expanded edition. London: Batsford, 2003.

A visual and comprehensive compilation of some the finest architectural drawings from Sir John Soane's extensive collection.

A celebration of outdoor swimming - looking at the history, design and architecture of pools, as well as the social aspect. Architectural historian and travel writer Christopher Beanland leaps into pools around the world and finds out why it is that people love to swim outdoors.

Welcome to the more is more world of decorating, or as it's more commonly know in the business, Maximalism. A style that embraces the all out: beautiful colour palettes, luxurious textiles, patterns and embellishment. Maximalism is the epitome of passion, one in which Scandi-style, stripped bare and pared back interiors have no place.

The definitive guide to Art Deco buildings in Britain, written by leading architectural historian Elain Harwood.