“101 Things I Learned in Architecture School” by Matthew Frederick, published by the MIT Press:  These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation  - from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory - provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum.  Written by an architect and instructor who remembers well the fog of his own student days – a must for students of architecture as well as architecture graduates  - from young designers to experienced practitioners  - who will turn to this book for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving a complex design problem.  $12.95 tax

Hand turned and hand painted fishing lures by Lamarr McDonald, AIA:  these ‘one of a kind’ fishing lures are a work of art, beautiful to look at and great for fishing.  Check out the McBug (shown) or the McMinnow (shown) as well as the McFrog, McWiggle, McBob, and McBee.  An architect during the day, Lamarr finds time for his hobby of collecting old fishing lures and them crafting lures in this style.  We have sold them to fishermen and women, as ‘art’ & decorations, for grandchildren collections, and for gifts. Exclusive at the CfA.  Prices range from 10-30 tax.

“Popville”  by Anouck Boisrobert & Louis Rigaud, published by Roaring Book Press:  How did your city grow?  In the beginning you might see only a single building, but as your City grows you could see houses, new roads, a schoolhouse, machines that help build the city, people, parks, a railroad station, libraries and shops.  As you turn each page and watch the buildings ‘pop’ up you will see the City grow and come alive.  Then imagine what you might build in your city.   Fun, colorful, and educational.  $16.99  +tax.

"Sherpa Your Sharpie"! from Retro 1951, Inc:  The Center is now carrying a unique pen shell that holds a variety of disposable pens and markers including Sharpie, Pilot, uni-ball pens and Accent highlighters.  We carry it in 11 different designs  - shown is “City Lights”.  The pen is designed with an innovative cap to keep the color of your marker or pen bold and fresh every time.  Each pen comes packaged with a Sharpie Marker to match the body of the pen.  These will make a great addition for anyone (especially architects!).  $29.95 +tax

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 Enjoyable project anecdotes and interesting design theories
are shared by internationally renowned, forward-thinking firms
such as Gensler, Overland Partners and PageSoutherlandPage.
Architectural icons like the Texas State Capitol, which was
meticulously restored by Ford, Powell & Carson, and Lake|Flato
Architects’ World Birding Center, as well as those that have yet
to be completed, such as the HKS-designed Dallas Cowboys
Stadium, are sure to inspire. The featured companies’ creations
dot the globe, yet their principals find exceptional satisfaction in
enhancing the urban landscapes of the cities in which they live

Tadao Ando, The Colours of Light is the momentous result of 10 years' collaboration between the established English photographer Richard Pare and Japan's leading architect, Tadao Ando (b.1941).
This book includes 27 of Ando's buildings, completed over the spectrum of the last 15 years. It includes the notable Kidosaki House of 1986 in Tokyo; the Church on the Water of 1988 in Hokkaido; and the Meditation Space for UNESCO of 1995 in Paris. Pare's images break with previous conventions of architectural representation: rather than producing literal portraits, he distils the 'essence' of Ando's buildings, with acute sensitivity to the subtle effects of natural light on architecture.

The eclectic photographic portfolio is complemented by Tom Heneghanan's accessible introductory essay and Ando's own preface. Personal drawings by Ando accompany the detailed description of each project.
The Colours of Light approaches Ando's work from an entirely different angle to most monographs about the architect. This unique volume explores the atmosphere and life of his spaces through their shade and light: a technique which Ando himself has applauded.