In the age of multichannel commerce, shopping malls and department stores are faced with difficult challenges coupled with new and promising perspectives.The objective for a winning concept is to optimize the quality of stay by indulging visitors... Zobraziť viac
Industrial manufacturing facilities have always been an own category in architecture. Ever since the development of factories in the 17th century this type of build-ings have first of all served to improve the production process while reflecting ... Zobraziť viac
Buildings and spaces bearing traces of the past that are integrated into new functional and artistic concepts are galvanizing the architecture and design scene. As a result of the increased awareness of... Zobraziť viac
If not used for shipping they are anything but boring. Pallets are a universal symbol of the globalized world... Zobraziť viac
With the advent of increased environmental awareness in all areas of life, and the associated implementation strategies, the concept of sustainability has become a driving force of architecture and landscape architecture, both in terms of urban planning a Zobraziť viac
Amazing Possibilities for Hoteliers and Designers Alike to Prove Their Ingenuity. The adaptive reuse approach is gaining ground also in the hotel industry. The careful and respectful handling of the building fabric is as important in ... Zobraziť viac
Gone are the times when offices were either huge factory-like spaces or tiny cell structures that were unimaginatively designed. Nowadays, they represent the identity of a corporation while also offering an inspiring workplace at the same time... Zobraziť viac
In 2012 at the latest, when a Chinese architect received the prestigious Pritzker Prize for the first time ever, the professional community started noticing and realizing that contemporary Chinese building culture is... Zobraziť viac
Most wonderful diversity: How global architecture of today heads for tomorrow. Nearly exactly ten years after the publication... Zobraziť viac
Elaborating the diversity of wood architecture today for private homes. More and more architects and builders are exploring the possibilities of... Zobraziť viac
Libraries are spaces for learning, discovery, and also for interaction. Their architecture is currently the subject of much discussion, as the demands on these cornerstones of modern civilization have changed enormously... Zobraziť viac
Based on more than 100 carefully selected works, the whole scope of possibilities for extensions and conversions is presented – from multi-floor annexes, via newly designed existing spaces, to additional sections or merged spaces... Zobraziť viac
Bricks are the only non-natural building material that can look back at several thousand years of history. And as Mies van der Rhohe stated: "Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There it begins". Buildings made of this... Zobraziť viac
Architectural competitions date back centuries, today they play an important role in architectural practice as they offer architects vital opportunities to pitch their work across the globe. Competitions also allow previously unknown designers to... Zobraziť viac
For many people home ownership is one of the most important goals in life and the biggest private investment. In Germany about two thirds of the residential building stock consists of single-family homes. With 80.000 to 90.000 new residences built... Zobraziť viac
Decadence is fun - especially in architecture. This is not about minimalism and understatement! Quite to the contrary, the velvet-covered volume is a celebration of opulence. Each page presents a balanced and harmonized cornucopia ... Zobraziť viac
What will architecture be like in the coming years and decades? Are new trends and tendencies emerging? This book presents architects and companies of all schools and styles that could determine the future of construction - and highly likely will do so. S Zobraziť viac
After the Middle Ages, concrete fell into oblivion and was only rediscovered around 1700. Through constant further development and improvement, it became the most widely used building material of our time... Zobraziť viac
Who wants to live how? The most diverse life patterns and lifestyles are reflected in the way a person designs his or her home... Zobraziť viac
Landscape architecture is comprised of a wide and multifaceted range of very diverse outdoor space designs – stern or playful, shrill or romantic, straightforward or low key. As their main building materials are trees and shrubs, ... Zobraziť viac
