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Park Books

Park Books is a Swiss publisher specializing in high-quality books on architecture, urbanism, and design.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Park Books is a Swiss publishing house based in Zurich that focuses on architecture, urbanism, landscape, and design. The publisher produces carefully crafted books that often accompany exhibitions, biennials, and architectural awards. Its catalog includes monographs on architects and firms, thematic volumes on materials and urban issues, and titles tied to major architectural events such as the UIA World Congress of Architects. Park Books distributes its titles internationally and maintains a bilingual website in German and English. The publisher is known for its collaborations with institutions like Wienerberger AG for the Brick Award series and for featuring emerging and established voices in the field. Through its publications, Park Books contributes to architectural discourse and education, reaching professionals, students, and enthusiasts worldwide.

History

Park Books is a Swiss publishing house based in Zurich, specializing in architecture, urbanism, and design. While the exact founding year is not documented in the available evidence, the publisher has established itself as a significant voice in architectural publishing. Its catalog features monographs on architects such as Finn Geipel and Francis Kéré, thematic volumes like Brick 26 (published in collaboration with Wienerberger AG for the Brick Award), and titles tied to major events such as the 2026 UIA World Congress of Architects. Park Books distributes its titles internationally and maintains a bilingual website in German and English. The publisher is known for its high production values and its commitment to addressing contemporary architectural debates, including climate crisis, social equity, and technological change.

Products and positioning

High-quality, specialized publisher for architecture and design professionals and enthusiasts.

  • Brick 26

    Outstanding International Brick Architecture, published in collaboration with Wienerberger AG for the Brick Award 26.

  • Spaces: LIN LABFAC Finn Geipel. Architecture and Urbanism 1985–2025

    The first monograph on French-German architect Finn Geipel and his firms LABFAC and LIN.

  • Becoming: Architectures for a Planet in Transition

    Published in conjunction with the 2026 UIA World Congress of Architects in Barcelona.

  • Black Architect

    A book about the experiences of Black architects in America.

  • Spirits Out of Trees. Francis Kéré. Gando / Montana

    Interwoven stories of two architectural works by Burkinabé-German architect Francis Kéré.

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