The most popular architecture books of 2026

Architecture books are about buildings and the people who imagine them. Cathedrals, skyscrapers, houses and whole cities are explored through history, theory and the work of famous architects. Expect handsome photographs and drawings, and a new way of seeing the streets you walk every day. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Lost London
Cover of Lost London

Lost London

Paul Knox

Published 2026

336 pages

Placemaking
Cover of Placemaking

Placemaking

Mete Turan, David Stea

Published 2026

400 pages

Kit Kemp
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Kit Kemp

Kit Kemp

Published 2026

280 pages