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Artifice Press propels new thinking in architecture, urbanism and design.

Ever wandered around the The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE campus and noticed that bold red bri...
16/10/2025

Ever wandered around the The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE campus and noticed that bold red brick building catching the light at every corner?

The Saw Swee Hock Student Centre captures the spirit of student life with its folded façades and dynamic spaces, brought to life in a striking illustration from Space for Architecture: The Work of O’Donnell + Tuomey, published by Artifice Press.

On , we’re reminded of the simple power of stepping outside. Taking in the air, noticing the textures of the season, an...
10/10/2025

On , we’re reminded of the simple power of stepping outside. Taking in the air, noticing the textures of the season, and finding calm in our surroundings. Sometimes it’s the small moments in nature and the built environment that bring balance.

This image is sourced from Thinking Outside the Box, published by Artifice Press.

08/10/2025

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Once seen as futuristic among Hampstead’s brick terraces, the Isokon still stands as a modernist icon nearly ninety years later. Its clean lines and bold design continue to shape the character of Belsize Park.

Featured in The Modern House 3, this landmark reminds us how architecture connects people, place, and time.

Architecture that dances with light and rhythm.In the fourth edition of Eric Parry Architects publication, Architecture ...
07/10/2025

Architecture that dances with light and rhythm.

In the fourth edition of Eric Parry Architects publication, Architecture that Dances with Light and Rhythm, the south-facing façade of Hof, Pancras Square, balances the bold presence of its truss-and-steel frame with the subtle rhythm of setback balconies. White ceramic fascias, enamel handrails, and brise-soleils catch the light, giving the structure its distinctive gleam.

Saturday coffee + design inspiration.Start your weekend with Standard Architecture, a beautifully crafted monograph cele...
04/10/2025

Saturday coffee + design inspiration.

Start your weekend with Standard Architecture, a beautifully crafted monograph celebrating calm, considered spaces and the art of quiet modernism.

Available now from Artifice Press.

How does it feel to live inside a work of art?Discover Cocoon House, designed by Nina Edwards Anker of nea studio. A sus...
02/10/2025

How does it feel to live inside a work of art?

Discover Cocoon House, designed by Nina Edwards Anker of nea studio. A sustainable, LEED-certified home on Long Island.

Its curved, cocoon-like walls, skylights inspired by Goethe’s colour theory, and cinematic play of light make it a true architectural masterpiece.

Cocoon House beautifully captures every step of Nina Edwards Anker’s iconic project, offering insights into sustainable ...
30/09/2025

Cocoon House beautifully captures every step of Nina Edwards Anker’s iconic project, offering insights into sustainable design, solar technology, and nature-inspired architecture.

Perfect for design lovers, architecture students, or anyone inspired by innovative homes.

As the seasons change, our Autumn Equinox Reading Matrix is here. Which one calls to you this season?The Founding Myths ...
23/09/2025

As the seasons change, our Autumn Equinox Reading Matrix is here.

Which one calls to you this season?

The Founding Myths of Architecture - Artifice Press
Like an ancient rune, this book grounds you in the roots of design. It asks: what old stories are you still building on, and which myths must you leave behind?

The Story of Parliament - St James's House
A weighty tome of governance and voice. It reminds you that structures of power are as much about ritual as law. For the equinox, it whispers: where do you lend your voice?

The Commonwealth at 75 - St James's House
This book shows history as a patchwork quilt of nations. As the seasons turn, it invites you to reflect: how does your own identity fit into a larger tapestry?

Transformative Avant-Garde and Other Writings - Black Dog Press
Rebellion in red covers. This is the card of disruption: challenging old patterns and seeking new visions. At equinox, it asks you: what would you dare to unmake, in order to transform?

Punk Orientalism: The Art of Rebellion - Black Dog Press
The wild card of the spread. Subversive, questioning, never polite. It brings energy and upheaval, reminding you that balance doesn’t always mean calm. Sometimes balance is found in the clash.

See Yourself Sensing: Redefining Human Perception - Black Dog Press
A mirror turned back on you. This book lives in the liminal space between body and technology. On the cusp of autumn, it asks: what are you really perceiving, and what lies beyond your senses?

Thinking is Making: Objects in Space - Black Dog Press
Hands to clay, mind to form. This is the maker’s card, reminding you that knowledge is born in the doing. For the equinox: what will you shape, now that the light begins to wane?

Cocoon House - Artifice Press
The hermit’s shelter. A space of warmth, transformation, retreat. Like the cocoon itself, it signals growth through stillness. This autumn: where will you rest, so you can emerge renewed?

Food for Thought Truck - Artifice Press
The feast card — playful, nourishing, communal. It reminds you that ideas, like meals, are best when shared. At the turning of the season, who will you gather around your table?

An Isometric diagram of Casa Bobbanarring, based in Victoria, Australia. Designed by Branch Studio Architects.Featured i...
20/09/2025

An Isometric diagram of Casa Bobbanarring, based in Victoria, Australia. Designed by Branch Studio Architects.

Featured in Consolidation, published by Artifice Press

Branch Studio’s architecture embraces experimentation, treating every project as unique and responding with materiality ...
18/09/2025

Branch Studio’s architecture embraces experimentation, treating every project as unique and responding with materiality and form that reflect a spirit of freedom and coherence.

This image is taken from Consolidation, published by Artifice Press.

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Artifice is an independent publishing house based in London that makes books about architecture, urbanism, and design. We work with an international selection of independent studios, larger firms, scholars, and institutions within a start-to-finish collaborative module to produce high quality books that transcend disciplinary constraints to address 21st century architecture's most topical concerns, including: urbanism and the landscape, environmental and ecological concerns, the arts and culture, as well as science, education, and technology.

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