„Kniha Pražské veduty / jak se dívat na (historickou) městskou krajinu má čtenáře provést způsoby, jakými bylo město zobrazováno v různých dobách. Pomocí vedut je pak možné číst kompozici města. V závěru kniha naznačuje, jak by tato kompozice mohla být... Zobraziť viac
Lose yourself in the pages of this showcase of some of the most beautiful, innovative, and successful bookshops around the world. Bookshops are powerful places with the -freedom to deep-dive into their niche... Zobraziť viac
Zen. Mystický. Meditatívny. Upokojujúci. Aj tieto slová by mohli charakterizovať ázijské interiéry predstavené vo výnimočnej dvojzväzkovej publikácii, ktorá nadväzuje na fenomenálny úspech titulu Inside Africa... Zobraziť viac
Since the release of 1000 x European Architecture in 2006, the world of architecture has gone through some major changes: in the midst of a seemingly unstoppable building boom the banking crisis descended on the world economy in 2008, but since 2010... Zobraziť viac
The world’s metropolises are home to steadily growing populations. Densification measures are one solution to the problems of urbanization, creating inner-city living space where there was none before. The smallest of gaps between buildings is ... Zobraziť viac
American food is the story of mash-ups. Immigrants arrive, cultures collide, and out of the push-pull come exciting new dishes and flavours. But for Edward Lee, who, like Anthony Bourdain or Gabrielle Hamilton, is as much a writer as he is a chef, that fi Zobraziť viac
With more than 280 entries, this architectural A–Z, now part of our Bibliotheca Universalis series, offers an indispensable overview of the key players in the creation of modern space. From the period spanning the 19th to the 21st century, pioneering ar Zobraziť viac
Originally from Vienna, Richard Neutra came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on postwar architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style... Zobraziť viac
Every building starts with an idea. But how do you get from a concept to a piece of architecture? Why do some ideas work better than others? What is a "good" design?... Zobraziť viac
The most exciting new buildings todayare almost all environmentally aware, sustainable, and conceived to consume less energy than ever before. Discover the best examples of green projects from theArchitecture Now!series in this handy Bibliotheca Universal Zobraziť viac
On the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the death of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c.1525/30-1569) the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is mounting the first-ever large monograph exhibition of the leading Netherlandish ... Zobraziť viac
The second volume on the award-winning architect and his firm. Second volume documenting the work of Royal Gold Medal winner Michael Hopkins (b.1935) and his firm. Extensive presentation of 26 recent buildings and projects, including... Zobraziť viac
Are We Human? rethinks the philosophy of design in a multi-dimensional exploration from the very first tools and ornaments to the constant buzz of social media. The average day involves the experience of thousands of layers of design... Zobraziť viac
An authoritative survey situating some of the Western world's most renowned buildings within a millennium of Islamic history. Some of the most outstanding examples of world architecture, such as the Mosque of Cordoba... Zobraziť viac
Designing private residences has its own very special challenges and nuances for the architect. The scale may be more modest than public projects, the technical fittings less complex than an industrial site, but the preferences, requirements... Zobraziť viac
Here is a beautifully presented set of notecards with a coolly modern twist. Presented in an attractive, souvenir box with paper-and-string closure, each notecard features a different pop-up design. They are ideal to send to friends or family, ... Zobraziť viac
Gothic, Romanesque, Modernist, Metabolist... The variety of styles through architectural history can be bewildering. Whether it be a Gothic crocket or a simple Modernist join, this book illustrates all the key architectural styles from around the world... Zobraziť viac
The contemporary architecture of Japan has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than seven Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize... Zobraziť viac
Innovatively combining period and contemporary furniture and art in a sophisticated mix, the homes of Isabel López-Quesada are inspirational and unforgettable. In At Home, the Spanish designer tells her own story... Zobraziť viac
From Los Angeles to Boston and Chicago to Miami, US cities are struggling to address the twin crises of high housing costs and household instability. Debates over the appropriate course of action have been defined by two poles... Zobraziť viac
