This title looks at a wide range of contemporary architecture using wood, presenting the most famous and significant projects in the world. Organised according to topographic parameters, the book reveals the most fashionable trends in construction,... Zobraziť viac
'I don't believe in deciding on a "look" and going out to find it; I get drawn to one thing and the room grows organically around it.' Christina Strutt Living Life Beautifully tells the story of how Christina founded legendary fabric company... Zobraziť viac
With in-depth technical explantions, fifty cutting-edge programs and over 1500 glossy color photographs, this collection is as attractive as it is informative. Each proposal is accompanied by a comprehensive analysis (contributed directly by the... Zobraziť viac
Thirty years have passed since eminent cultural and literary critic Fredric Jameson wrote his classic work, The Political Unconscious: Narrative as a Socially Symbolic Act, in which he insisted that 'there is nothing that is not social and historical... Zobraziť viac
Holz und Holzwerkstoffe faszinieren durch schöne Oberflächen, flexible Einsatzbereiche und vor allem durch ihre Nachhaltigkeit über den gesamten Lebenszyklus. Planer und Bauherrschaft brauchen deshalb gesichertes Wissen - Planungs- und... Zobraziť viac
Perched on the edge of Lake Michigan, America’s third largest city has long been famous for its modern architecture, raucous character and tumultuous history. During the past couple of decades however, it has become just as well known for its thriving... Zobraziť viac
After Interior Design Inspirations the second title in this format is dedicated to architecture. On about 720 pages new ideas and trends for residential housing are shown. Starting with row houses over semidetached houses and apartment houses to... Zobraziť viac
This impressive volume showcases the finest golf resorts around the globe. All these hotels enjoy a unity of style that ties together interiors and exteriors. All corners of the earth and every type of setting are represented. This outstanding... Zobraziť viac
Wegweisende Projekte aus fünf Jahrzehnten erneut betrachtet • Entwicklung außergewöhnlicher Bauten über die Jahre • Konzepte und Konstruktionen aus heutiger Sicht hinterfragt DETAIL hat in den letzten 50 Jahren... Zobraziť viac
Following up on our Great Escapes Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America titles is this volume concentrating on the most extraordinary and tempting Canadian and American hotels... Zobraziť viac
Philippe Starck describes him as a "mystic in a country which is no longer mystic." Philip Drew calls his buildings "land art" that "struggle to emerge from the earth." He is the only architect to have won the discipline's four most prestigious prizes... Zobraziť viac
The one-stop handbook on landscape architecture in a revised edition "Constructing Landscape" is a systematic introduction to technical and constructional open space planning, with all the relevant topics... Zobraziť viac
What is it that distinguishes a chair designed by an architect? Why is it so tempting for an architect to have a chair in his or her portfolio? Is it possible to use creative solutions interchangeably in both domains? Chairs by Architects answers... Zobraziť viac
Friedensreich Hundertwasser: born as Friedrich Stowasser, he lived and died as Friedensreich (meaning "realm of peace") Hundertwasser—a name he chose for himself... Zobraziť viac
Das Austragshaus am Schedlberg im Bayerischen Wald ist die jüngste architektonische Intervention des Münchner Architekten Peter Haimerl – und ein Rettungsversuch, der einer aussterbenden Bautradition gilt. Mit einem gewagten Konzept sanierte... Zobraziť viac
A Chronology of Architecture presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history, tracing the complex links between structural innovations, social changes, and artistic interventions... Zobraziť viac
Family Houses presents a compilation of examples of the emerging residential architecture, which are linked by the manner in which they propose innovative and experimental solutions... Zobraziť viac
The four walls that we inhabit are far more than just a roof over our heads – it’s the place where our personal and unique life is played out with all its complexities and nuances. It is not uncommon when we move to feel regret that we cannot ... Zobraziť viac
In ideal terms, the architect exists to create what is a functional building and a work of art at the same time. The reality of the matter is of course much more complicated. Each and every building project faces a myriad of convoluted and often ... Zobraziť viac
