Never before available in paperback, J. M. C. Toynbee's study is the most comprehensive book on Roman burial practices. Ranging throughout the Roman world from Rome to Pompeii, Britain to Jerusalem--Toynbee's book examines funeral practices from a wide... Zobraziť viac
The construction of a modern house becomes a tremendously appealing prospect for both the architect as well as the client, not only because in principle these projects respond to the basic needs of humans to take shelter from the elements, but also due... Zobraziť viac
Tokyo constitutes the most populated metropolitan area on the planet; it’s houses 33 million inhabitants who get around on the world’s most complex railroad system, as well as enjoying the highest number of restaurants per inhabitant in the world. It... Zobraziť viac
This is the first book-length study of the emergence of Medina, in modern Saudi Arabia, as an Islamic holy city, with a particular focus on the first three Islamic centuries (the seventh to ninth centuries CE). Zobraziť viac
Science Spaces like research institutes, libraries, laboratories and university facilities are nowadays not just functional buildings, they are contemporary architecture of high standards. The departments and institutes open theirselves more and more... Zobraziť viac
This compelling and in-depth study looks at some of the most inspiring and iconic brutalist buildings, in a quest to find the soul of one of modern architecture's most misunderstood movements. No modern architectural style has aroused so much awe and... Zobraziť viac
Protection has always been the most genuine function of architecture. In the context of global warming one of the most needed type of protection is from and against the sun. This necessity has led to an impressive creative outburst of amazing technology. Zobraziť viac
Roof gardens are enjoying a revival. Landscape architects are now being followed by architects, project developers and owners of roof terraces in discovering the advantages of plants on the roof. In each of these locations, designers took up the... Zobraziť viac
This sumptuously illustrated, beautifully produced coffee-table book is the third in teNeues' Luxury series. Here is a book on hotels that offer the best in style, service, and design-on the most luxurious hotels in the world! Luxury need not be... Zobraziť viac
This revised edition of Grospierre’s celebrated tour of modernist architecture has been expanded beyond Europe and North America to a truly global reach, featuring buildings in Southeast Asia, Australia, Africa and South America. Featuring new and... Zobraziť viac
Leading interiors stylist Mieke ten Have shares her techniques for teasing out the elements of a home that make it compelling, beautiful, and alive How does a renowned stylist approach personalizing a space? In this beautiful new book, Mieke ten Have... Zobraziť viac
- Widely praised as the most definitive monograph on Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), one of the great masters of modern architecture - Comprehensive text analyses Wright's work chronologically, with in-depth studies of key buildings and themes - Includes Zobraziť viac
This book examines the application of drawing in the design process of classical architecture, exploring how the tools and techniques of drawing developed for architecture subsequently shaped theories of vision and representations of the universe in... Zobraziť viac
Be inspired by Igigi's unique textures and natural palette to create your own haven of calm Zoe Ellison and Alex Legendre have created a beautiful shopping and interiors experience with their unique store i gigi - a haven of beautiful gifts and unique... Zobraziť viac
This volume of teNeues’s series in luxury hotels around the world takes the reader to hotels in Africa and the Middle East. Let your fantasy take flight as you browse intriguing photographs of Arabian palaces straight out of “1001 Nights”. Or, revel in... Zobraziť viac
This revised edition incorporates the additions and corrections recorded by Erwin Panofsky until the time of his death in 1968. Gerda Panofsky-Soergel has updated the commentary in the light of new material, and the bibliography that she has prepared... Zobraziť viac
Published in conjunction with an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, A Japanese Constellation focuses on the work of a small group of architects and designers influenced by and gravitating around the architect... Zobraziť viac
A curated collection of some of the most powerful and awe-inspiring Brutalist architecture ever built. This Brutal World is a global survey of this compelling and much-admired style of architecture.... Zobraziť viac
A stunning journey through the world's most dramatic and inspiring black architecture - now in a cool, compact new format. In this sleek, stylish and easy-to-use new size, Black: Architecture in Monochrome highlights the exquisite elegance of... Zobraziť viac
The Scandinavian Home is the first book devoted to the signature features of Scandinavian design past and present. Over 350 colour photographs cover every aspect of the Scandinavian design aesthetic, organised by type of space: exteriors,... Zobraziť viac
