RIAS Bookshop

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ ‘Transform: Promising Places, Second Chances, and the Architecture of Transformational Change’ Featuring 12 projects from the TenBerke studios which combine the best of old and new to create visibly repurposed places remade for and by those who use them.

@BookshopRIAS: "Form Follows Fuel" event 24 Sept, 6-7:30pm at RIAS Bookshop Edinburgh. Authors Florian Urban & Barnabas Calder explore how energy, not function, shapes architecture throughout history: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshoplate… #Architecture #Energy

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ ‘Campaigning for Edinburgh’ by Cliff Hague and Richard Rodger, published by @BirlinnBooks. Celebrating their 150th anniversary, this fascinating history of @thecockburn documents their tireless work preserving Edinburgh’s heritage for future generations

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ This book from architectural practice fardaa presents an overview of their project to adapt a ruined byre into the dining space for Croft 3 restaurant on Mull. Copies available in store and online

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ ‘For the Safety of All’ by Donald S Murray is an exploration of Scotland’s lighthouses from the earliest beacons to the automation of modern times, featuring photographs and drawings from the @HistEnvScot archives.

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ This week we’re looking to escape the crowds with our book pick ‘Bothy: In Search of Simple Shelter’ by @Katricianh from @WmCollinsBooks Copies available in store and online

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ ‘100 Sustainable Scottish Buildings’ published by SEDA A showcase of diverse building projects from across Scotland, all of which adopted a sustainable approach to design in response to social, economic or ecological issues.

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ ‘New Scottish Homes’ by @IsabellePriest, published by @RIBA. A sumptuous celebration of the cutting edge in contemporary Scottish residential architecture.

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ ‘1960s University Buildings’ by John Barr. John will be joining us on Thu to discuss how universities in the UK became the home of cutting edge modern architecture in the sixties. eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshoplate…

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ ‘Scotland in 100 Buildings’ by Roger Emmerson. A pocket-sized guide to Scotland’s architectural heritage from prehistory to the modern day - the perfect companion whilst out and about this summer.

Last week, we hosted Professor Richard Williams talking about The Expressway World which examines the impact of large-scale automotive infrastructure from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s on urban environments, and explored the challenges these developments pose for cities this century

Thanks @is_glasgow for the speedy restock after a flurry of weekend orders. Back on sale both in store and online at bookshop.rias.org.uk

For our next BookshopLATE we'll be joined by John Barr who'll be discussing his new book '1960s University Buildings' with Gordon Murray PPRIAS Thu 10th July 18:30 (doors open 18:00) Tix & more info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshoplate…

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ Our featured book is ‘Cities Made Differently’, which asks us what makes a city and who decides? A fabulous combination of history, myth, science & imagination it shows that cities can be anything we want and what’s possible when we make space for wonder.

Tickets available via Eventbrite bit.ly/3YLAiUl

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ ‘The Expressway World’ by Richard J. Willliams Exploring the history and potential futures of urban expressways across the world, the book challenges us to rethink these monoliths of infrastructure. Hear more at our event at RIAS HQ this Wed evening

#IndieBookshopWeek kicks off tomorrow and whilst we're closed over the weekend you can still support us with a purchase through our @bookshop_org_uk page. Buy any book via the link below and you'll be in with a chance of winning a £250 digital gift card. uk.bookshop.org/shop/RIASBooks…

⭐️ Book of the Week ⭐️ ‘Urban Design Made by Humans’ is a reference book presenting 56 concepts fundamental to the design and interpretation of human settlements. Available to buy in store or via our online shop - link in bio

For our next BookshopLATES we will be joined by Richard J. Williams and Sepideh Karami from @esala_edinburgh who will be discussing the past, present and future of urban expressways across the world. Tickets available via Eventbrite bit.ly/3YLAiUl