{"product_id":"videogame-architecture-building-virtual-spaces-9780500029701","title":"Videogame Architecture: Building Virtual Spaces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited follow up to \u003cem\u003eVideogame Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e, this fascinating look at the art of\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003evirtual worldbuilding delves into the evocative architectural spaces of some of the most iconic videogames from the last three decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe long-awaited follow up to \u003ci\u003eVideogame Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e, this fascinating look at the art of virtual world-building delves into the evocative architectural spaces of some of the most iconic videogames of the last three decades.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eVideogame Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e presents an exhilarating journey through twelve popular videogame worlds via detailed architectural plans, maps, 3D renderings and exploded diagrams. Following on from the success of \u003ci\u003eVideogame Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e, this book provides a more in-depth look at some of the most beloved virtual worlds using the practices and academic rigour that underpin real-world architectural theory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Titles such as \u003ci\u003eDisco Elysium\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElden Ring\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYakuza Kiwami\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGrim Fandango\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sims 4\u003c\/i\u003e are explored in exhaustive detail through comprehensive architectural plans and intricate illustrations, each with supporting technical information and commentary. Building a real-narrative of moving through these spaces, the book evokes both the game experience itself while offering new perspectives on these iconic places. A vibrant inspiration for gamers, creatives, and architects of both real world and virtual spaces, \u003ci\u003eVideogame Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e takes influence from experimental architectural monographs and videogame guides of the 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Written by leading experts in the field, Sandra Youkhana and Luke Caspar Pearson, \u003ci\u003eVideogame Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e offers a unique insight into some of the most distinctive built environments of the videogame world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9780500029701\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 22 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Thames \u0026amp; Hudson Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 34(H)x24(L)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eSandra Youkhana and Luke Caspar Pearson are architectural designers who run their own studio, You + Pea. They founded the Videogame Urbanism studio at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, which promotes the use of game technologies in architectural education. Their work explores the integration of videogame technologies into architectural design, leading conversations on how games can engage new participants in the design of cities.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003eAims to showcase the artistic and design merits of video games... Worth a read... One of the precious few publications focusing on the intersection between [architectural and video game design].-- \"Canadian Architect\"","brand":"Luke Caspar Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50573988724953,"sku":"9780500029701","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9780500029701.jpg?v=1790774921","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/videogame-architecture-building-virtual-spaces-9780500029701","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}