At these luxury hostelries, you’ll receive the levels of comfort and convenience you’d expect from the finest hotels, but you’ll also feel revitalized thanks to their emphasis on relaxation and wellness... Zobraziť viac
Now in its fifth installment, the Architecture Now! series is an ongoing project documenting the work of the most innovative and influential architects across the globe. Volume 5 features famous names and newcomers alike... Zobraziť viac
With an extraordinary array of ravishing interiors from 100 contemporary homes of all styles around the world, Dream Rooms is a sumptuous sourcebook that will spark countless new ideas for transforming any and every room in the home. From stylish... Zobraziť viac
A variety of beautifully-illustrated case studies of small houses ingeniously designed to maximize their limited space make this an indispensable sourcebook... Zobraziť viac
As soon as the first men bravely moved out of their protective caves, they surely built protective structures out of wood. The ultimate renewable resource for architecture is thus the oldest, but also the most modern of materials... Zobraziť viac
This ambitious book is aimed at a new generation of architects who take technology for granted but seek to understand the principles of what makes a building meaningful and enduring... Zobraziť viac
Each outstanding garden featured in Contemporary Designers' Own Gardens is owned and designed by an innovative, influential, and in most cases award-winning garden designer. Fascinating text and sumptuous photography profile each garden, ... Zobraziť viac
This book is aimed at architects and developers building applications in Service Oriented Architecture. The book presumes knowledge of BPEL, SOA, XML, web services, and multi-tier architectures... Zobraziť viac
Fiell Publishing Limited - British architect Richard Rogers has been described as the last humanist, in recognition of his deter Zobraziť viac
Focusing on the Baroque period, this book gives readers the tools they need to grasp the architectural language and building forms of this style. Part of a new, accessibly written, and generously illustrated series on architecture through the ages, ... Zobraziť viac
Phaidon Press (7 Feb 2008): Collective, June 2005 `If you have an interest in architecture, or you just want to be... Zobraziť viac
If you’ve ever wondered what goes through architects’ minds when they design buildings, you’ll be happy to know that there’s no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at ... Zobraziť viac
This innovative new series documents, through the use of stunning color photographs, 100 of the very best designs and projects relating to a specific room or feature. Each title displays a variety of different interior design and architectural styles, ... Zobraziť viac
This is an essential study of the development of Arabic art, portraying its splendor and diversity, and a work of supreme 19th century draftsmanship. It is a compendium of 19th century Islamic art and architecture. Emile Prisse d'Avennes (1807-1879)... Zobraziť viac
The second edition of the inspiring pre-eminent book on the revolutionary system of hemp building is now available. Updated to include both the origins of the system and the latest developments and projects, ... Zobraziť viac
Wood has always been a strong contributing factor in the creation of interesting architecture. Because of its special physical characteristics, its many possibilities of application and combination with other construction materials, since... 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
Álvaro Siza (b.1933) is considered Portugal's greatest living architect. His buildings are known for their austere beauty and their imaginative relationship to their surroundings. Relatively unknown outside his native Portugal when ... Zobraziť viac
In his widely anticipated memoir, Ai Weiwei - one of the world's most famous artists and activists - tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the legacy of his father, Ai Qing... Zobraziť viac
Your journey starts here. We've reimagined and updated our iconic DK Eyewitness travel guides. This brand new Berlin guide, now in a lightweight format, has been expertly curated with all new photography plus DK's much-loved illustrations and maps. .. Zobraziť viac
