In recent years the lines that define the characteristics of the modern house have lost the severity that distinguished them in the past... Zobraziť viac
His trump card is his art, the creator of beauty: of natural harmony, peace and joy. The extra-lucid power of his analytical sensitivity makes him the perfect decoder of global culture and its guided information... Zobraziť viac
It might surprise some to hear that Spain has a vibrant culture of contemporary architecture. Delayed by the Spanish Civil War and the ensuing dictatorship under Franco, the emergence of modernity in Spain may have been late in coming... Zobraziť viac
France's most beautiful public and private gardens open their gates to us in every season of the year: from the classical French palace gardens at Vaux-le-Vicomte down to humble domestic gardens in Normandy... Zobraziť viac
Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were didacated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, ... Zobraziť viac
Since streets become increasingly crowded, living on the top of a building promises privacy and distance. Rooftops have become the symbol of a new lifestyle - an extension and exclusive enjoyment of an area traditionally unused... Zobraziť viac
Architecture has advanced quickly in the field of constructive materials, which are fundamental when fulfilling dreams of raising massive buildings. Amongst these materials that have had the biggest influence in the creation of this kind... Zobraziť viac
The architectural heritage of the French kings is nowhere as present as in the Loire valley. Magnificent castles, sophisticated gardens and sweeping parks demonstrate both the monarchs' power and appreciation of art, attracting and fascinating... Zobraziť viac
Reaching its peak in the 11th and 12th centuries, the Romanesque movement was marked by a peculiar, vivid, and often monumental expressiveness in architecture and fine arts. The main centres were located in Italy, France, the German-language countries... Zobraziť viac
Presents a series of renovated and remodelled urban residences. Zobraziť viac
Santiago Calatrava is not only one of the world’s most prominent architects, but also an engineer and an artist... Zobraziť viac
This title features colorful interiors from Costa Careyes to the Yucatan Peninsula. Barbara and Rene Stoeltie, the dynamic writer and photographer duo, have struck gold again - this time with a truly breathtaking look at Mexico's most... Zobraziť viac
Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves-all postcard-perfect landscapes nestling centuries-old towns, rural villas, and contadino farmhouses. We've tracked down the best examples of such ... Zobraziť viac
This is a comprehensive monograph on the Japanese architect Toyo Ito, one of the most influential figures on the contemporary architectural scene. Born in 1941, Ito started his professional career in the early 1970s with ... Zobraziť viac
The design of your own home depends on its environment, climate, and location... Zobraziť viac
Carlo Mollino (1905–73), the son of a prominent engineer of the city of Turin, graduated with honours from the Royal School of Architecture... Zobraziť viac
One of a new series of authoritative guides teNeues is introducing this season, Cool Shops New York takes the reader on a tour of the best stores and boutiques in this dynamic world city... Zobraziť viac
What makes a house truly beautiful? Why are many new houses so ugly? Why do we argue so bitterly about sofas and pictures - and can differences of taste ever be satisfactorily resolved? ... Zobraziť viac
House of Concepts presents the legendary Design Academy Eindhoven, the Netherlands' leading institution for developing design talent that has produced a veritable who's who of the country's creative scene. The book not only features the school's... Zobraziť viac
