--- product_id: 5561638 title: "SHoP: Out of Practice" price: "412 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/5561638-shop-out-of-practice store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # SHoP: Out of Practice **Price:** 412 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SHoP: Out of Practice - **How much does it cost?** 412 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/5561638-shop-out-of-practice) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description SHoP: Out of Practice [SHoP Architects, SHoP, Nobel, Philip, Sharples, Holden] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. SHoP: Out of Practice Review: A must-have book for architecture students and young professionals - Put simply, this book is a must-have for architecture students and young professionals who not only want to see their designs realized, but who also wish to retain more control over the design process and final built object. SHoP has crafted a successful architectural practice around the not-so-ancient idea of positioning the architect towards the operational center of each project. While this carries more risk, it is a strategic and arguably necessary move that counters the unproductive, and increasingly obsolete, traditional model that isolates architects from the economics and construction of buildings. This book - SHoP's first monograph - is well illustrated with drawings, models, renderings and photos of completed works, complimented by snippets of text that help explain the objectives, hurdles, and design moves deployed to assist the realization of each project. What the contents page (`click to LOOK INSIDE') doesn't reveal is that the green highlighted headings (practice, politics, finance, technology, and sustainability) are insightful 3-page summaries of SHoP's observations on these aspects of architectural culture. And their observations are astute. For example, in the Finance section they stress, "isolating architecture from the `dirty' world of money has done a disservice both to the education of young designers and to the practice of mature architects. (...) A refusal to engage with the financial structure of a project weakens not only the individual architect but the profession as a whole." Whether of not you like the `look' of their projects, this book will be a welcome and more importantly useful collection to your bookshelf. Review: Not you avererage coffee table architecture book - Shop: Out of Practice as noted in the title of the book explains the firm's design process and methods of construction. It's a great book and one to own if you love the building design process. This book clearly explains the information and data collecting process that the office gathers to create a unique and functional design. The foreword was abit long, but it's understandable due to the indivdual's passion for the work being created. This book goes off left and right with many examples, but these examples are in the order with regards to the methods/techniques of architectural creation. Without any doubt in my mind, there some nice pictures, architectural drawings, renderings and diagrams worth buying this book for. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,642,716 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,867 in Individual Architects & Firms #3,422 in Architectural History | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (18) | | Dimensions | 9.25 x 1.38 x 10.25 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1580932711 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1580932714 | | Item Weight | 4.3 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 420 pages | | Publication date | February 7, 2012 | | Publisher | The Monacelli Press | ## Images ![SHoP: Out of Practice - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61y3Vj15vvL.jpg) ![SHoP: Out of Practice - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Vn7mkUCCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-have book for architecture students and young professionals *by K***R on January 12, 2013* Put simply, this book is a must-have for architecture students and young professionals who not only want to see their designs realized, but who also wish to retain more control over the design process and final built object. SHoP has crafted a successful architectural practice around the not-so-ancient idea of positioning the architect towards the operational center of each project. While this carries more risk, it is a strategic and arguably necessary move that counters the unproductive, and increasingly obsolete, traditional model that isolates architects from the economics and construction of buildings. This book - SHoP's first monograph - is well illustrated with drawings, models, renderings and photos of completed works, complimented by snippets of text that help explain the objectives, hurdles, and design moves deployed to assist the realization of each project. What the contents page (`click to LOOK INSIDE') doesn't reveal is that the green highlighted headings (practice, politics, finance, technology, and sustainability) are insightful 3-page summaries of SHoP's observations on these aspects of architectural culture. And their observations are astute. For example, in the Finance section they stress, "isolating architecture from the `dirty' world of money has done a disservice both to the education of young designers and to the practice of mature architects. (...) A refusal to engage with the financial structure of a project weakens not only the individual architect but the profession as a whole." Whether of not you like the `look' of their projects, this book will be a welcome and more importantly useful collection to your bookshelf. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not you avererage coffee table architecture book *by D***Y on February 21, 2013* Shop: Out of Practice as noted in the title of the book explains the firm's design process and methods of construction. It's a great book and one to own if you love the building design process. This book clearly explains the information and data collecting process that the office gathers to create a unique and functional design. The foreword was abit long, but it's understandable due to the indivdual's passion for the work being created. This book goes off left and right with many examples, but these examples are in the order with regards to the methods/techniques of architectural creation. Without any doubt in my mind, there some nice pictures, architectural drawings, renderings and diagrams worth buying this book for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shop Architects: Marriage of technology, design, and academia. *by T***. on March 5, 2013* This is the first monograph for SHoP Architects based in NYC. The firm consists of distinct levels of diversity, control, and perfection complemented with high design and academia while retaining a corporate identity. SHoP is seen as a model for a successful 21st-century architecture office and is the most outspoken about their willingness to use digital technologies to aid in fabrication of various components (facades, screens, etc.) through an early involvement with fabricators and other sub-contractors. This approach extends their risk but often equates with more design control and the ability to achieve more innovative designs at the cost of standard solutions. Fifteen years in the making, they have gained the skills and defined a unique approach that sets them apart from their peers. The Barclays Center is included but as renderings and not the actual photos of the Barclays Center itself. Recommended for architects in the making and as well as architects. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/5561638-shop-out-of-practice](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/5561638-shop-out-of-practice) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*