A fascinating new take on the architecture of Adjaye, exploring his approach to five building materials through his projects. David Adjaye is one of the most in-demand architects today, known for his thoughtful interpretation of public spaces... Zobraziť viac
Fully-illustrated, The Passenger collects the best new writing, photography, art and reportage from around the world... Zobraziť viac
The gateway to China, and Asia beyond, Hong Kong has long straddled the divide between East and West... Zobraziť viac
Understanding the modern city and the powerful forces within it is the life’s work of Harvard urban economist Edward Glaeser, who at forty is hailed as one of the world’s most exciting urban thinkers. Travelling from city to city, speaking to planners... Zobraziť viac
The creative duo Charles Eames (1907 1978) and Ray Kaiser Eames (1912 1988) transformed the visual character of America. Though best known for their furniture, the husband and wife team were also forerunners in architecture, textile design, ... Zobraziť viac
Founded in 1928 as a living diary by the great Milanese architect and designer Gio Ponti, domus has been hailed as the world s most influential architecture and design journal. With style and rigor, it has reported on the major themes ... Zobraziť viac
Wood is an extremely versatile building material that has been gaining great popularity in the construction industry for several years. Almost any construction task can be elaborated with skilful utilisation of different wood types in appropriate... Zobraziť viac
With a career spanning across continents and over six decades, the work of the renowned architect Norman Foster is nothing short of extraordinary. His creative innovation and holistic approach have made him one of the world’s most influential and... Zobraziť viac
The Angel Tree: Celebrating Christmas at The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases the magnificent collection of Neapolitan Baroque angels and creche figures that has thrilled visitors from across the country each Christmas season for more than 50 years... Zobraziť viac
Can architecture ever be democratic? An elegant, timely new theory of politics and urban design from the acclaimed author of What is Populism? and Democracy RulesBuilding requires power and resources – then, once created, our environment structures how... Zobraziť viac
A celebration of one of the greatest gardens of our time, Highgrove, now 30 years on. The Prince of Wales planned and planted them, and this book shows them in all their glory, through the seasons, lavishly illustrated with photos. A delight and an... Zobraziť viac
Terrain's plant experts travel the world in search of the most unusual and interesting houseplants... Zobraziť viac
In 2005, childhood friends Matt Gibberd and Albert Hill set out to convince people of the power of good design and its ability to influence our wellbeing. They founded The Modern House... Zobraziť viac
Led by the reliably under-insightful Binder, a team of seven British men including Dr Prone (constantly ill); Jungle the route finder (constantly lost), Constant the diplomat (constantly arguing) and 3,000 Yogistani porters, ... Zobraziť viac
Vibrant Interiors: Homes With a Colorful Soul is a lively and inspiring interior design book that celebrates the transformative power of color in the home. Featuring a diverse range of spaces, this book explores how bold, creative use of color can... Zobraziť viac
Tato kniha představuje význačnou současnou česko-anglickou architektku a filozofku prostoru jako člověka, který pochází z typického středoevropského milieu: nepříznivě ji ovlivnila jak německá okupace, tak komunistický puč a nakonec... Zobraziť viac
House design is evolving fast following trends and the needs of our society. There is always a myriad of design schemes to meet diverse requirements; in other words, there is never a single solution to make the most of a... Zobraziť viac
The Diviners are back in this thrilling and eerie third installment by #1 New York Timesbestselling author Libba Bray.New York City.1927.Lights are bright.Jazz is king.Parties are wild.And the dead are coming...After battling a supernatural sleeping... Zobraziť viac
Každý den používáme předměty a pojmy, které nám připadají tak samozřejmé, že o jejich podstatě a vzniku vůbec neuvažujeme. Jezdíme auty, sedíme na židlích, píšeme na klávesnici, několikrát za den zapneme zip, vaříme... Zobraziť viac
Architektura stojí v době neomezených možností před náročnými otázkami – lidé čekají od staveb nemožné: Papírový stan. Budova, jež pohlcuje smog. Výzkumná laboratoř pohybující se na sněhu. A tak dále… Zobraziť viac
