Architecture Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Architecture books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Cathedral
Buy on Amazon1973
City
Buy on Amazon1974
Pyramid
Buy on Amazon1975
Underground
Buy on Amazon1976
Castle
Buy on Amazon1977
Unbuilding
Buy on Amazon1979
Mill
Buy on Amazon1983
Building the Book Cathedral
Buy on Amazon1999
Mosque
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Architecture series is publication order: 1. Cathedral (1973), 2. City (1974), 3. Pyramid (1975), 4. Underground (1976), 5. Castle (1977), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Architecture series by David Macaulay contains 9 books. The series began in 1973 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Architecture series is written by David Macaulay. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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