What We Can Build
Take a breathtaking journey through world architecture with the ultimate tour-guides: RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
Will be published approx. on 13. August 2026
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-5263-2898-4 (ISBN)
Description
Presenting the architecture and the spectacular skills at work in the most inspiring structures on Earth, with the Royal Institute of British Architects.
What We Can Build is an exciting, bold and info-packed introduction to the world of architecture. In this book, the words and pictures work together to present a wide variety of structures and styles, explaining just what it takes to dream them up and put them up. From the ancient to the super-modern, this essential resource comes from the expert mind of the Director of Education and Learning at the Royal Institute of British Architects, Dr Jenny Russell, and the practiced pen of award-winning illustrator, Paul Boston. Perfect for curious readers aged 8+.
Contents include: The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt), The Great Wall of China, The Colosseum (Italy), Hagia Sophia (Turkey), Notre Dame of Paris (France), The Forbidden City (China), The Chrysler Building (USA), Guggenheim Museums (Bilbao, Spain and New York, USA), Cathedral of Brasilia (Brazil), The Sydney Opera House (Australia), The Space Needle (USA), Petronas Towers (Malaysia), Takatori Catholic Church / The Paper Church (Japan), The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, The London Eye (UK), Casa Da Musica (Portugal), The Mercedes Benz Museum (Germany), The Burj Khalifa (UAE) The Metropol Parasol (Spain), The Heydar Alieyev Centre (Azerbaijan), The Tree Hotel (Sweden), Benin National Assembly
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture.
What We Can Build is an exciting, bold and info-packed introduction to the world of architecture. In this book, the words and pictures work together to present a wide variety of structures and styles, explaining just what it takes to dream them up and put them up. From the ancient to the super-modern, this essential resource comes from the expert mind of the Director of Education and Learning at the Royal Institute of British Architects, Dr Jenny Russell, and the practiced pen of award-winning illustrator, Paul Boston. Perfect for curious readers aged 8+.
Contents include: The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt), The Great Wall of China, The Colosseum (Italy), Hagia Sophia (Turkey), Notre Dame of Paris (France), The Forbidden City (China), The Chrysler Building (USA), Guggenheim Museums (Bilbao, Spain and New York, USA), Cathedral of Brasilia (Brazil), The Sydney Opera House (Australia), The Space Needle (USA), Petronas Towers (Malaysia), Takatori Catholic Church / The Paper Church (Japan), The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, The London Eye (UK), Casa Da Musica (Portugal), The Mercedes Benz Museum (Germany), The Burj Khalifa (UAE) The Metropol Parasol (Spain), The Heydar Alieyev Centre (Azerbaijan), The Tree Hotel (Sweden), Benin National Assembly
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 219 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-2898-4 (9781526328984)
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Take a breathtaking journey through world architecture with the ultimate tour-guides: RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
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Persons
Jenny Russell (Author)
Jenny Russell lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with her husband, two teenage daughters and a miniature schnauzer called Basil. She studied architecture in Dundee where she became really interested in how children use buildings and what buildings might be saying to them. Jenny spent 15 years encouraging and teaching the next generation of architects and she now leads the area of education and learning for RIBA.
Paul Boston (Illustrator)
Paul studied illustration and sequential design at Brighton University. He lists his inspirations as 1950s children's books, antique maps and diagrams, 17th Century engravings, gothic art and Japanese prints, to name just a few. Paul creates all his artwork with his trusted ballpoint pen, which he then scans and brings to life on his computer. Paul's charming depictions of people and places have been commissioned for global advertising campaigns, publishing projects and editorial commissions.
Jenny Russell lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with her husband, two teenage daughters and a miniature schnauzer called Basil. She studied architecture in Dundee where she became really interested in how children use buildings and what buildings might be saying to them. Jenny spent 15 years encouraging and teaching the next generation of architects and she now leads the area of education and learning for RIBA.
Paul Boston (Illustrator)
Paul studied illustration and sequential design at Brighton University. He lists his inspirations as 1950s children's books, antique maps and diagrams, 17th Century engravings, gothic art and Japanese prints, to name just a few. Paul creates all his artwork with his trusted ballpoint pen, which he then scans and brings to life on his computer. Paul's charming depictions of people and places have been commissioned for global advertising campaigns, publishing projects and editorial commissions.