French-born Jean Prouvé (1901–1984) was the 20th century’s leading construction designer, a self-declared “constructeur” and member of the jury who oversaw the design of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. As a designer, he captured the midcentury ... Zobraziť viac
All students with a budding interest in architectural design will value this book for its solid foundational orientation and instruction. Mo Zell introduces readers to architecture’s visual language, showing them how to think spatially and getting them .. Zobraziť viac
Over 70 percent of Americans cannot afford to own a code-enforced, contractor-built home. This has led to widespread interest in using natural materials-straw, cob, and earth-for building homes and other buildings that ... Zobraziť viac
The story of the first great skyscraper, and the transformation of the modern city. Chicago's beautiful Reliance Building, sixteen storeys tall, was designed in 1890 by John Root and completed in 1895 by Charles B. Atwood... Zobraziť viac
Kniha je zasvěceným hermetickým výkladem architektonických detailů světských i sakrálních staveb centra Prahy, které autor zasazuje do posloupnosti alchymického Opus Magnum, Velkého Díla. Ve výpravné podobě přibližuje místa, kolem které... Zobraziť viac
In this joyful new book Monocle unpacks what makes a great city, whether you’re looking for a new place to call home or need help fixing your own. How do we make better cities – places that work for people of all ages and backgrounds? ... Zobraziť viac
Hostels have embraced style inside and out: they now have large rooms, original and stylish design, on-site bars, and rooftop pools to rival any hotel. They are the best way of exploring a city for millennials and other curious minds... Zobraziť viac
Za dvě stě tisíc let naší existence nás nic neformovalo výrazněji než město. Ben Wilson, mladý historik, jehož knihy pojednávající o britských dějinách se řadí mezi bestsellery a získávají mnohá ocenění, nám tentokrát... Zobraziť viac
Small Houses is a tribute to the endless artistic inventiveness of architects and ingenuity of perception of the familiar and known concepts. It is also a conscious pivot towards sustainability and reduction of impact on the environment as well as... Zobraziť viac
Situated on the banks of the river Rhine, and home to an exuberant carnival, Cologne welcomes tourist and business travelers alike to its lively art scene and dynamic business community... Zobraziť viac
This work presents new ways of inhabiting and experimenting with distribution, materials, textures and light. Innovative solutions to limited spaces are implemented in many different ways... Zobraziť viac
Building on the success of its Cool Shops line, teNeues is expanding its sights to focus on the many retail offerings of fashion-conscious Munich... Zobraziť viac
Architects, designers, and anyone renovating an older building will find dozens of fresh, new ideas and information in New Perspectives: Domestic Interiors... Zobraziť viac
As the basic and most common living unit of the city, the apartment building is the perfect place for creative solutions, new material uses and personal interpretations of space... Zobraziť viac
New Sustainable Homes will address that question by presenting a wide range of projects where the architect and client have made a conscientious effort to incorporate sustainability into the design of the home... Zobraziť viac
English food is much more varied than fish ‘n’ chips (though we can tell you where to get the best London has to offer). Indeed, England’s capital city is home to a dizzying array of culinary options... Zobraziť viac
Whether it’s an exclusive villa on the Costa Brava, a modern holiday home in Cape Town, a beach house in southern Europe or an idyllic residence in Australia, the owners and their (interior) architects always go in search of the essence... Zobraziť viac
This title offers an in-depth focus on seven recent renovations of a most diverse range of properties, including the complete restoration and redesignation of an impressive country estate and park garden... Zobraziť viac
This book presents eight outstanding projects by prominent contemporary architects and designers: inspiring villas, apartments and penthouses, where design plays a key role. Zobraziť viac
From the foldable home to the blow-up inhabitable spaces, a daring spirit pervades each project in this collection of creative solutions in mobile architecture... Zobraziť viac
