Since streets become increasingly crowded, living on the top of a building promises privacy and distance. Rooftops have become the symbol of a new lifestyle - an extension and exclusive enjoyment of an area traditionally unused... Zobraziť viac
Architecture has advanced quickly in the field of constructive materials, which are fundamental when fulfilling dreams of raising massive buildings. Amongst these materials that have had the biggest influence in the creation of this kind... Zobraziť viac
The aim of this book is precisely to demonstrate that the most functional small house can also be magnificent example of innovative and evocative architecture. Zobraziť viac
Sustainability gone chic. Building a better future for our planet. Green architecture used to be on the fringes, but it has gone mainstream and this new volume shows, how, why, and where... Zobraziť viac
Complex simplicity. This is the seminal book on Portugal's master architect. Zobraziť viac
Open space, factory hall, apartment on the other floor. Such will bring it a pleasure and a challenge. APARTMENTS LOFTS PENTHOUSES is a bold combination of modernity and raw industrial interiors that capture the boom, style and functionality... Zobraziť viac
Taschen GmbH - When it was completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was the highest structure in the world, measuring 300 meters (984 Zobraziť viac
Taschen: This work talks about Nippon nests: today's most exceptional Japanese homes. So rich and unique is traditional... Zobraziť viac
To live in a penthouse is to enjoy an exceptional place. The advent of the elevator, invented in the mid 19th century, brought with it a change in priorities when choosing where to live... Zobraziť viac
So rich and unique is traditional Japanese architecture that it's hard to improve upon. Yet contemporary Japanese designers and architects keep finding new ways to refurbish and take inspiration from the ways of old... Zobraziť viac
This volume of a series, focussing on the basic elements of architecture delivers a very close insight into the divers possibilities of designing doors. The door is the most essential component of a house... Zobraziť viac
Santiago Calatrava is renowned around the world as an architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and artist. From the Athens 2004 Olympic sports complex to the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan, ... Zobraziť viac
This two-volume compilation brings together highlights from TASCHEN’s groundbreaking title Building a New Millennium and the first four volumes of our renowned Architecture Now! books for a comprehensive study of architecture ... Zobraziť viac
The ecological impact of new construction, once a secondary concern, has become a crucial issue in recent years. Badly designed buildings guzzle natural resources and pollute their surroundings. In an era of rocketing energy costs and ... Zobraziť viac
From a house without walls to exhibition spaces in shipping containers, Shigeru Ban has constantly challenged architectural rule and expectation. In the age of the "starchitect," he has also demonstrated a commitment to humanitarian practice... Zobraziť viac
Gardening is one of life's most civilized pleasures. Whether novice or expert, there's always something new to know and... Zobraziť viac
Das neue Lehrwerk für Erwachsene ... Zobraziť viac
Eine opulente Auswahl an moderen Stadthäusern aus aller Welt wird in diesem wunderschönen Buch vorgestellt. Zobraziť viac