A reference, overview and source of inspiration for today's interior design, from private homes to stores, spas, restaurants, offices and more.Interior design today is versatile, constantly changing, and allows room for experimentation and spontaneity... 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
Previously issued in 1981, this book examines the wooden church architecture of Eastern Europe. Zobraziť viac
Having perceived a widespread failure of most community-scale plans, Eduardo Lozano has created a large and humane vision for community design, geared toward urban planners and designers, as well as those concerned with the communities of the future.... 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
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
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
An overview of the art and science of glass in architecture... Zobraziť viac
Nejnovější kniha z velmi úspěšné edice představuje okolo 150 nejvýznamnějších staveb v dějinách architektury - od pyramid a Parthenonu až po nejnovější díla současných architektů. Budovy jsou v knize řazeny do kapitol podle jejich typu, každá kapitola... Zobraziť viac
Written for architects and the design and construction team, this is a comprehensive guide to an integrated design process to create more sustainable buildings. The book is organized in a sequence similar to that employed by conventional design, so... 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
The new "Home" series from Beta-Plus invites you to take a fascinating journey through the most beautiful and inspiring interiors. The thirty volumes in this series are thematically divided by room (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and so on... Zobraziť viac
Many of the locations (interiors, buildings and/or neighbourhoods) are listed in the National Register of Historic Places or have received awards from Architectural Record and the American Institute of Architects (AIA)... Zobraziť viac
The Bauhaus continues to radiate exuberance 90 years after it was founded. The Bauhaus as a school, where handicrafts, art and technology were taught together, has outlived the subsequent fashions in architecture and design... Zobraziť viac
Zen, soothing, mystical, meditative-words cannot do justice to Asia's most beautiful interiors. Whether it's a gilded Tibetan monastery, a plantation in Sri Lanka, or a private villa in Thailand, each of the havens featured ... Zobraziť viac
For over a century the fantastical works of the Catalan architect and designer Antoni Gaudí have enraptured visitors to the city of Barcelona. Gaudís creations reflected his abiding passion for nature and religion, as well as his ... Zobraziť viac
A dazzling, globe-spanning history of humankind's greatest invention: the city. From its earliest incarnations 7,000 years ago to the megalopolises of today, the story of the city is the story of civilisation... Zobraziť viac
