Unlike most architecture encyclopedias, which tend to concentrate more on buildings and floor plans than their designers, this tome puts the architects in the spotlight, profiling individuals so that readers can get a clear overview... 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
When it was completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was the highest structure in the world, measuring 300 meters (984 feet)... 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
Eine opulente Auswahl an moderen Stadthäusern aus aller Welt wird in diesem wunderschönen Buch vorgestellt. 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
Architecture Now! 9 includes works in Amsterdam and Inner Mongolia by architects as famous as Zaha Hadid and Jean Nouvel, and those as little known to the general public as Carla Juaçaba from Brazil... 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
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
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
Gardening is one of life’s most civilized pleasures. Whether novice or expert, there’s always something new to know and discover. Recent years have seen an array of innovation and new products in the gardening world... Zobraziť viac
