A captivating and comprehensively illustrated study of the seventeenth-century Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto, Japan An outstanding example of Japanese architecture, Katsura has inspired countless architects from Bruno Taut and Le Corbusier to Tadao... Zobraziť viac
The best new houses from Mexico, currently the exciting epicentre of the architecture scene fuelled by brilliant young practices, a booming economy and a liberal sprinkling of concrete, with stunning photography by Edmund Sumner.Mexico’s domestic... Zobraziť viac
The newest title in the 2G series delves into the world of the Belgian/Swiss practice BAUKUNST - committed to exploring architecture as a medium with which both to think about building and build ways of thinking Baukunst is involved with ever larger... Zobraziť viac
LA may be known throughout the world as a dream factory that has littered the world with pop cultural paraphernalia but it is more than the sum total of its mass-produced fantasies. It's a thriving hybrid of a city whose eclecticism is reflected in its... Zobraziť viac
Examines the evolving landscape of architectural and design education in the US, driven by student-led movements advocating for a liberating learning approach amid larger political rifts concerning race and class issues... Zobraziť viac
Ukraine’s overlooked modernist buildings are under threat from development, decommunization and war. Photographer Dmytro Soloviov has crossed Ukraine documenting them to form the most comprehensive publication available on the subject. What does... Zobraziť viac
Liliane Wongs neuester Band über Bauen im Bestand präsentiert 5 spektakuläre Umbau- und Umnutzungsprojekte weltweit, darunter Bauten wie das TWA Hotel am New Yorker John F. Kennedy-Flughafen, das CaixaForum in Madrid oder das Neue Museum in Berlin. Die... Zobraziť viac
A hotel should always be a comfortable extension of the surroundings or the dream that we have of how these surroundings should be. The author has looked for those places that are different from where we live. This charming book presents an interesting... Zobraziť viac
It's the weekend: 48 hours of free time! Turn off your Blackberry and recharge those creative batteries—or spend some precious time with your partner. manager magazin, the monthly business magazine for professional decision makers, and teNeues have... Zobraziť viac
Each of the more than sixty restaurants and bars featured in this compendium was carefully chosen for its remarkable interior design. Hundreds of colour photographs highlight the groundbreaking work of the world's most distinguished architects and... Zobraziť viac
In this second volume of the series dedicated to architecture worldwide, the focus turns to the best architects from Japan. Together with renowned names such as Tadao Ando, Toyo Ilo, Shigeru Ban, Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, Arata Isozaki and Waro... Zobraziť viac
Offers an introduction to the basic ideas that inform architecture. This book explores the process of architecture starting from the initial ideas and concepts, and how these ideas are informed by understanding site and context. Zobraziť viac
On his trajectory from Southern California’s renegade junk architect to world class stature, Frank O. Gehry has spawned countless books. This one provides perhaps the broadest overview of his oeuvre in the smallest format. Striking images by some of... Zobraziť viac
Munich is a city that enjoys contradicting itself. Full of old-world charm, it is also one of the most modern and prosperous cities in Germany, one that combines natural splendor with bustling modern efficiency. It is also a beautiful city whose blend... Zobraziť viac
The projects in this volume are testimony to the idea that less really can be more. Their intelligent use of space pushes the boundaries of what most of us would consider to be feasible living dimensions creating new forms and structures that meet the... Zobraziť viac
Das F-Prinzip je architektonická 3 D hra, ktorá podporuje kreatívne a hravé využitie písmena F, ktoré slúžia na vytvárania objektov a pôdorysov. Samotný koncept pozostáva z použitia štyroch dielcov v tvare písmena F. Tie potom možno vyskladať a... Zobraziť viac
This book is proof positive that, in the hands of a creative architect, even the most tightly "trapped" buildings can be "set free" via a skilful reworking of floor space, windows, stairwells or facades. Limited space doesn't mean... Zobraziť viac
One of a series of authoritative pocket guides introduced only last fall, the Paris and : guide provides tourists and professionals alike with an overview of new and notable architecture and interior design in "the city of light." More than... Zobraziť viac
Functionality and aesthetics come together beautifully in this exhaustive sourcebook, which features 50 studies in contemporary renovating and over 1000 color photographs. Phase-by-phase breakdowns of each project have been provided by the designing... Zobraziť viac
