SUN architecture


SUN architecture is an Amsterdam-based publishing house and a subsidiary of Boom Publishers. SUN is an internationally-oriented Dutch publisher specializing in architecture, urban construction, landscape design, and art and design.

SUN architecture has a long tradition of translating theoretical titles of international standing, overviews and other outstanding publications in collaboration with the Technical University of Delft. Since 2008, SUN has focused, both nationally and internationally, on architectural monographs, essays and short texts on aspects of architecture and architectural theory, and on exhibition catalogues.

SUN architecture is interested in all the forms, theoretical starting points and styles used in design and in our architectural environment.  The collaboration with and between writers, graphic designers, photographers, editors, translators and commissioners is central to our approach.

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Actions: Comment s'approprier la ville

This publication will explore how the design of contemporary cities can be described and informed by four key human actions: gardening, recycling, playing, walking. These are crucial actions determining the character of the contemporary urban ...

  • ISBN: 9789085067252
  • Giovanna Borasi, Mirko Zardini Ed(s)
  • Paperback, 256 pages
  • 2008
  • €37,50 (excl. VAT)
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Actions: What you can do with the City

This publication will explore how the design of contemporary cities can be described and informed by four key human actions: gardening, recycling, playing, walking. These are crucial actions determining the character of the contemporary urban ...

  • ISBN: 9789085067245
  • Giovanna Borasi, Mirko Zardini Ed(s)
  • Paperback, 256 pages
  • 2008
  • €37,50 (excl. VAT)
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Amsterdamse interieurs

Amsterdam has beautiful architecture, but not many people are aware of the wonderful interiors that the architecture is hiding. These hidden treasures are being collected and researched by the Stichting Historische Interieurs Amsterdam. This book ...

  • ISBN: 9789085067337
  • Alexander Westra
  • Hardcover, 156 pages
  • 2009
  • €14,95 (excl. VAT)
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Antwerp: Territory of a New Modernity

The Structure Plan for Antwerp was drawn up between May 2003 and June 2006. During that period Milan-based architects Bernardo Secchi and Paola Viganò experienced Antwerp's ambitions and its need for a vision. This book measures their ideas and ...

  • ISBN: 9789085067788
  • Bernardo Secchi, Paola Vigano Ed(s)
  • Paperback, 240 pages
  • 2009
  • €42,50 (excl. VAT)
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Architectural Positions

The changing public sphere is one of the crucial themes of contemporary architectural debate. In today’s world, where can we find collective spaces in which people can meet and form public opinion?

  • ISBN: 9789085065661
  • Tom Avermaete, Klaske Havik, Hans Teerds Ed(s)
  • Paperback, 400 pages
  • 2009
  • €39,50 (excl. VAT)
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Architectuur en kritiek van de moderniteit

This book is an exploration of the relationship between modernity, dwelling and architecture. Hilde Heynen discusses a number of important perspectives on architecture, including those of Adolf Loos, Siegfried Giedion and Manfredo Tafuri, and ...

  • ISBN: 9789061689683
  • Hilde Heynen
  • Paperback, 320 pages
  • 2001
  • €39,95 (excl. VAT)
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Atlas of Dutch water cities

The Dutch have a rich and internationally renowned tradition when it comes to the intense relationship between urban development and water engineering. Their expertise and knowledge of the laws of water and ingenuous technology have helped them ...

  • ISBN: 9789058751744
  • Fransje Hooijmeijer, Han Meyer, Arjan Nienhuis
  • Paperback, 220 pages
  • 2005
  • €29,50 (excl. VAT)
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Atlas Westelijke Tuinsteden Amsterdam

The urban planning structure of the Western Garden Cities of Amsterdam, dating from the 1950s and 1960s, differs from contemporary reality. How does this affect the daily lives of residents? The Atlas uses maps and photographs to illustrate the ...

  • ISBN: 9789088290053
  • Ivan Nio, Arnold Reijndorp, Wouter Veldhuis
  • Paperback, 156 pages
  • 2008
  • €24,50 (excl. VAT)
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Beyond No. 1

Beyond No.1 - Scenarios and Speculations is the first volume of a book series dedicated to new, experimental forms of architectural and urban writing, a 'bookazine' in which, amidst other goodies, an extended network of young and upcoming ...

  • ISBN: 9789085066958
  • Pedro Gadanho Ed(s)
  • Paperback, 120 pages
  • 2009
  • €24,50 (excl. VAT)
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Beyond No. 2

Beyond is a bookazine dedicated to new, experimental forms of architectural and urban writing. In the second issue of Beyond there is an excerpt of Douglas Coupland's new novel, Generation A, and contributions from Lieven de Cauter, François Roche ...

  • ISBN: 9789085067931
  • Pedro Gadanho Ed(s)
  • Paperback, 160 pages
  • November 2009
  • €24,50 (excl. VAT)
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