Graphic beauty: Breathtaking drawings. Few artists can claim such tenacious fame across continents and centuries as Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564)... Zobraziť viac
Michigan-born architect John Lautner (1911–1994) was behind some of the most striking and innovative architectural designs in mid-20th-century America. With designs for homes and commercial buildings primarily in Southern California, Lautner’s .... Zobraziť viac
In Icebergs, Zombies, and the Ultra Thin, Matthew Soules issues an indictment of how finance capitalism dramatically alters not only architectural forms but also the very nature of our cities and societies. We rarely consider architecture to be an... Zobraziť viac
This essential publication reintroduces the importance of learning to ‘see by hand’, to visualize large-scale design schemes and explain them through drawing, before using the digital tools that are so crucial to efficient and cost-effective ... Zobraziť viac
Loved by travelers for its lush tropical scenery and charming people, Bali is one of the most magnificent places on Earth... Zobraziť viac
In this highly acclaimed reference work David Watkin traces the history of western architecture from the earliest times in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the eclectic styles of the twenty-first century... Zobraziť viac
Since the London Metropolitan Railway was opened in 1863 the subway has become a symbol of urban life. Tun - nel systems are the lifelines of the big cities, transporting millions of passengers every day... Zobraziť viac
A visual exploration of the world's most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact format... Zobraziť viac
Zaha Hadid (1950–2016) was one of the most innovative and celebrated architects of our time. Prepared in collaboration with the architect’s office, this comprehensive survey of over 200 projects – from the earliest experimentations to product design, ... Zobraziť viac
Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891–1979) is difficult to pin down. With an extraordinarily prolific output and eclectic style, his oeuvre remains one of the most diverse and groundbreaking in design history.... Zobraziť viac
The creator of the ubiquitous Knoll “Tulip” chairs and tables, Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) was one of the 20th century’s most prominent space shapers, merging dynamic forms with a modernist sensibility across architecture and design... Zobraziť viac
Not so very long ago, some might have considered wood a material of the past, long since replaced by more modern components such as concrete and steel. The truth is radically different. Bolstered by new manufacturing techniques and ecological benefits, .. Zobraziť viac
Japanese houses have to contend with very particular constraints, from tiny plots in crowded urban contexts to ever-present seismic threats. These challenges encourage their architects to explore ideas of stability and ephemerality in various ways, ... Zobraziť viac
Gardens have never been as important as they are today. The breadth of styles and types is hugely varied. Everything goes, whether inspired by the past or looking towards the future... Zobraziť viac
Praha je město nespočtu proměnlivých tváří. Na každého zapůsobí trochu jinak. Někoho její krása zasáhne zlehka a nečekaně, přesto však nesmazatelně. Jiného... Zobraziť viac
Designing private residences has its own very special challenges and nuances for the architect. The scale may be more modest than public projects, the technical fittings less complex than an industrial site, but the preferences, ... Zobraziť viac
Instantly calming houses in remote Scandinavian locations that will have you dreaming of your own perfect escape... Zobraziť viac
Nick and Charlie are very much in love. They’ve finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick’s house … Zobraziť viac
At the age of 49, Wiel Arets (b. 1955) is one of Holland's leading young architects and has won an international following for his spare industrial forms and his theoretical writings... Zobraziť viac
Berlin has survived two world wars, was divided by a wall during the Cold War, and after the fall of the Wall was re-united... Zobraziť viac
