It Was Designed by an Architect

By Francesca Alchanati

Let's take a look at how architects design buildings around the world

Travel the globe to explore how architects shape our communities using creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Through colorful and vibrant art, this book highlights how buildings are designed to be both beautiful and functional, blending with their environments and meeting the needs of the people who use them.

See how thoughtful architectural concepts can be found all around us. From schools in Rwanda that stay cool with smart materials to temples in India that come alive with sunlight, each stop along the way offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of building design. Readers travel to cities with sturdy skyscrapers that resist fierce winds, snug homes that absorb heat from the Earth, and buildings crafted to honor and reflect a timeless heritage.

Architect and author Franchesca Alchanati shares her passion for design by bringing global examples to life for young readers. Illustrator Sophia Watts enhances this journey, using cutaways, diagrams, and bold visuals to show readers what's going on behind the walls, down to the carefully chosen materials.

Perfect for curious kids and budding builders, It Was Designed by an Architect celebrates the small details and big ideas that make our communities more purposeful, welcoming, and vibrant places to live.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1958629936
• ISBN13: 9781958629932
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Science, Naturally!
• Length: 40 Pages
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5