Exercises in Architecture 2nd Edition

Capture your creativity with Exercises in Architecture, 2nd Edition by Simon Unwin — a hands-on, idea-driven guide that transforms the way students and professionals think about space, form and structure. This refreshed edition offers clear, compact exercises that encourage exploration of architectural principles through drawing, modelling and reflection.

Inside you’ll find carefully designed tasks that sharpen spatial perception, promote imaginative problem-solving and build a practical toolkit for design development. Unwin’s approachable voice breaks complex theory into manageable activities that lead to immediate learning: from analysing everyday places to composing original spatial sequences. Packed with diagrams, prompts and thought-provoking examples, the book trains eye, hand and mind to work together.

Perfect for architecture students, tutors and practising architects, this edition is ideal for studio courses, self-directed study or professional refreshers. Benefits include improved visual communication, stronger conceptual thinking and a richer capacity to generate and test ideas quickly. Its compact format makes it easy to carry between lectures, site visits and design studios — useful in classrooms from London to New York, Sydney to Berlin.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking renewed design clarity, Exercises in Architecture, 2nd Edition equips you with practical methods to think like a designer. Add it to your studio library or recommend it to colleagues and students — a concise, inspiring resource that builds confident spatial thinking. Order now to bring fresh momentum to your architectural practice and study.

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