The CCA Bookstore is where architecture meets inquiry. Found within the Canadian Centre for Architecture, this sleek and airy space doesn’t just sell books—it curates a dialogue. Shining a spotlight on the theory, history, and practice of architecture as well as urban planning, its collection also branches into related fields. Green thumbs can leaf through volumes on landscape and garden history, photo buffs can zoom in on photography titles, and typography enthusiasts will appreciate the selection dedicated to fonts and graphic design. And yes, there’s plenty of cool coffee table material to impress your next house guest.
Expect scholarly titles and niche gems alongside the CCA’s own bold publications, like Towards Home: Inuit and Sámi Placemaking and Scenes of the World to Come. One-offs like the CCA Singles offer raw insights, while rare and international finds keep things eclectic.
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