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
An ode to extravagant and lush interiors that are not afraid to take risks, this new design movement proves that when it comes to bold colors and rich detailing, more is always more. A 21st-century take on sumptuous interiors is sweeping through ... Zobraziť viac
An authoritative – and fascinating – investigation into the spatial and social dynamics of cities at a global scale. Shaping Cities in an Urban Age is the third and final addition to Phaidon's hugely successful ... Zobraziť viac
The book is a compendium of homes, including apartments and single-family houses, that have been remodeled to suit contemporary lifestyle needs. Rehabilitations of living spaces are often done to reanimate existing constructions that, ... Zobraziť viac
This stylish volume takes us high into the exclusive world of mountain chalets. These are sanctuaries from the over-scheduled and chaotic world below. Their interiors offer a welcoming and cozy space to relax or socialize after winter sports ... Zobraziť viac
How do we want to live? How shall we build? Where can we find ideas for the houses and cities of the future? Niklas Maak and... Zobraziť viac
In Building and Dwelling, Richard Sennett distils a lifetime's thinking and practical experience to explore the relationship... Zobraziť viac
Creativity and workmanship under a single roof, yet neither a university nor a factory – labs, studios and workshops are hubs of creative innovation and practical implementation. These two premises are the constants that define them ... Zobraziť viac
Bibliophiles, rejoice! In this rapturous photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries around the world to celebrate their architectural and historical wonder... Zobraziť viac
Urban design and planning involves the arrangement, appearance and functionality of towns and cities, with a particular focus on public spaces such as parks, squares and gardens as well as... Zobraziť viac
The projects presented in this book are excellent examples of how the many facets of sustainability can be applied in the field of architecture... Zobraziť viac
Úspěšná edice Slavné vily, vydávaná nakladatelstvím FOIBOS BOOKS, překročila hranice Čech, Moravy a Slezska. Po Slavných vilách Slovenska zamířila do Slovinska. Do země slavných architektů - Jože... Zobraziť viac
Despite the fact that cities are becoming denser and denser, leading to increased competition for space and with house prices putting increased financial pressure on new buyers, there is... Zobraziť viac
Rustic wood, wrought iron, vibrant color, and tantalizing patterns: the homes of Mexico blend native tribal styles and Spanish architecture with warm, textured simplicity. Dive into inspiring and... Zobraziť viac
An architect’s guide to swimming pools, garden pools and other flat surface water features. This book offers ideas, inspiration and advice based on the most recent projects of 30 leading architects and... Zobraziť viac
So rich and unique is traditional Japanese architecture that it's nearly impossible to improve upon. Yet contemporary Japanese designers and architects keep finding fresh approaches to refurbish and take inspiration from the ways of old... Zobraziť viac
Families create homes, and homes keep families together. Inspiring Family Homes will explore what it means to live and share the space with those closest to us from a design perspective. Inspiring Family Homes will take the reader around the world... Zobraziť viac
From the urban affairs correspondent of the New York Times—the story of a city through twenty-seven structures that define it. As New York is poised to celebrate its four hundredth anniversary, New York Times correspondent Sam Roberts tells the story ... Zobraziť viac
Kulturní krajina Lednicko-valtický areál, v 19. století výstižně nazývaná "zahradou Evropy", je společným výtvorem člověka a přírody. Na jeho vzniku maji největší zásluhu Lichtenštejnové, kteří na zdejším panství sedm století... Zobraziť viac
Even in an age of soaring skyscrapers and cavernous sports stadiums, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, with its immense, terracotta-tiled cupola, retains a rare power to astonish... Zobraziť viac
