We thought Architects may enjoy these books while sheltering-in-place. Includes non-fiction, science fiction, and one painful cliche we’ve never gotten around to reading.
- Rem by CLOG (Adrian and Brenda’s pick)
CLOG has released a graphically compelling edition of its zine: Rem. This issue discusses Rem Koolhaas’ struggles in the early days of OMA, before his exposure to the public eye.
Click here to purchase an edition of CLOG’s Rem.
- Seeking Wisdom from Darwin to Munger by Peter Bevelin (Adrian’s pick)
Drawing wisdom from history’s great minds, Bevelin’s book seeks to help readers become multidisciplinary thinkers.
Click here for Peter Bevelin’s book.
- Mastery by Robert Greene (Adrian’s pick)
Seeking to dissect the path to success, this book examines the lives of historical figures such as Charles Darwin and Henry Ford, and leaders such as Paul Graham and Freddie Roach.
“Mastery” can be found here.
- High Rise by J.G. Ballard (Brenda’s pick)
At first, this dystopian horror novel tells the story of people living in a high rise. Then, it details their slow descent into madness. Here, Ballard uses verticality as a theme to comment on social hierarchy. (Trigger warning: violence and misogyny)
High Rise can be found here.
- Story of your Life by Ted Chiang (Brenda’s pick)
Chiang explores new ways of thinking about language, narrative, time, and parenthood. The film Arrival is inspired by this short story. Great to follow up with a viewing of the film, which was nominated for an Oscar in production design.
You can read the Story of your Life here. (It’s a free PDF.)
6. Delirious New York by Rem Koolhaas (Brenda and Adrian’s Pick)
Both of us own physical copies of this book. And yet, neither of us has read Delirious New York in its entirety. But you may as well read it now! Then let us know what it’s about. It’s also on our To Read lists.
You can purchase the book here.
