The State of Michigan is blessed with a wealth of great architecture and great architects. The books found here are recommended reading regarding this legacy and look to celebrate the past, present, and future of architecture in Michigan.
To learn more about architecture in the great state of Michigan, please visit the 100 Essential Books page found in the Education section.
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Michigan Modern: An Architectural LegacyAuthorBrian D. ConwayPhotographerJames HaefnerPublished2018
Great Architecture of MichiganAuthorJohn GallagherPhotographerBalthazar KorabPublished2008
Architecture in MichiganAuthorWayne AndrewsPublished1982
Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor CityAuthorJeff MorrisonPhotographerJeff MorrisonPublished2019
Mid-Michigan Modern: From Frank Lloyd Wright to GoogieAuthorSusan J. BandesPublished2016
Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American ArchitectureAuthorMichael G. SmithPublished2017
Detroit: The Dream is NowAuthorMichael ArnaudPublished2017
American City: Detroit ArchitectureAuthorRobert SharoffPhotographerWilliam ZbarenPublished2005
Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped AmericaAuthorAmy Arnold & Wayne AndrewsPublished2016