Discovering Architecture

We love Discovering Architecture by Eduard Altaribba and Berta Bardi I Mila. Fantastic illustrations stylishly explore the very building blocks of architecture around the world. Fascinating and informative.

* Wrd About Books magazine *

A colorful, informative... crash course in world architecture for young readers. This well-illustrated work of nonfiction does a solid job of providing basic architectural knowledge for young readers.

* Kirkus *

From the blueprint endpapers, to the eight iconic dome, to the important of World's Fairs, this survey of architecture is flawless. Though 'world' architecture is a sizeable subject (from the pyramids to Mars), the text here is elegantly simplified and visually equalled by clean and engaging illustrations, diagrams and graphics. The intriguing content covers trends in architecture, iconic buildings, key movements and notable architects. As a mother and design historian, I recommend Discovering Architecture to all young builders.

* Inis Children's Books Guide *

A considered and engaging introduction to architecture. From igloos to bridges and awe-inspiring towers to humble homes #DiscoveringArchitecture has it all. With fascinating facts and captivating illustration, this is the perfect book for budding architects and inquisitive minds.

* @bookgiftblogger *

This book is packed full of so many fascinating facts about architecture and architects. With quirky illustrations of buildings you will already know as well as humble homes and houses this book has a building for everyone. ...This is brilliant for construction enthusiasts, artistic designers and aspiring architects!

* @bookbairn *

[It] packs a wealth of absorbing information into the uncluttered spreads…  finely designed and illustrated.

* Red Reading Hub *

An excellent reference book for libraries, this interesting illustrated book shows famous buildings like the classical Greek architecture, the Pantheon with its arches, domes, and geometry, Japanese houses, and more as well as famous architects like Antoni Gaudi and Le Corbusier.

* Imagination Soup *

This highly visual guide, which is packed with enlightening drawings and diagrams, is a perfect introduction to architecture around the world and will be as interesting to adults as it is to children. The mass of information is clearly presented and the diagrams are well labelled and very informative.

* Parents in Touch *

I absolutely love these educational books published by Button Books, from the bold bright covers to the detailed drawings and easy to understand and follow text.  Aimed at children aged eight and over, these are some seriously fun and educational books to have in your library.

-- Rachael Jess

In my years of teaching I've noticed that lots of children are fascinated by buildings but I don't see too many books on the subject that are as stylish and informative as this one… This book is packed full of so many fascinating facts about architecture and architects. With quirky illustrations of buildings you will already know as well as humble homes and houses this book has a building for everyone. I particularly like the way it considers the role of architect and not just the building itself. A new angle that I haven't read about before. This is brilliant for construction enthusiasts, artistic designers and aspiring architects!

-- Book Bairn

Another that we have been enjoying from Button Books is the brilliant Discovering Architecture book by Eduard Altarriba and Berta Bardi I Mila. Children are always interested in buildings and often see the detail that we, as adults, no longer spot. I love walking around cities and looking up – up at the inscriptions on old buildings and learning more about what uses they would once have had. The Discovering Architecture book talks about some well-known buildings but also about the fundamentals of architecture.

-- Let Them Be Small

A considered and engaging introduction to architecture. From igloos to bridges and awe-inspiring towers to humble homes #DiscoveringArchitecture has it all. With fascinating facts and captivating illustration, this is the perfect book for budding architects and inquisitive minds.

-- @picturebooksblogger * May 2019 *

We love this book! Brilliantly illustrated and crammed with interesting facts, this is what you need if you want an introduction to architecture around the world and across history. Brilliant for inquiring young minds!

-- Pocket Full of Books

These books reinforce the idea that children are never too young to start learning and exploring bigger, more complicated and complex ideas and concepts. They are super child-friendly but also extremely helpful for adults too! They are bright and vivid. Eye catching and engaging from the first pages and with so much to read and see, there is always the possibility of more to be learned, questions to be asked and a wealth of knowledge to be taken on board.

-- Mama Mummy Mum

This book is perfect to educate children about local buildings as well as buildings around the world and spark their interest in Architecture. This hardback book has been expertly written for a young audience… a fantastic introduction to Architecture for young children.

-- The World is Their Classroom

The book is full of information and ideas to make children think about what they can see around them. Design is such a fundamental part of our lives without us even realising it. Discovering Architecture is a great addition to our bookshelf and one I can see my son coming back to a lot in the years ahead.

-- Over 40 and Mum to One

The perfect introduction as the buildings from way back are so amazing and still influence so much in today’s world. I have really enjoyed reading this book and am planning on using it as a starting point for a few crafting / building sessions with the kids.

-- O Family Learning Together * May 20