The Book of Kells, dating from about 800, is a brilliantly decorated manuscript of the four Gospels. This new official guide, by the former Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College Library, Dublin, provides fascinating insights into the Book of Kells, ... Zobraziť viac
Unspoken Spaces is a richly illustrated journey through spheres, tunnels, towers, walkways and archways, as well as pavilions and larger buildings realized by artist Olafur Eliasson and his studio since the ... Zobraziť viac
Architecture matters. To our cities, to our planet, to our personal lives. How we design and what we build has an impact that usually lasts for generations. The more we understand the importance of architecture, and the thinking and decisions ... Zobraziť viac
Jan Kaplický (1937-2009) was a visionary architect with a passion for drawing. It was his way of discovering, describing and constructing; and through drawing he presented beguiling architectural imagery of the highest order. Many of his sketches, ... Zobraziť viac
Cities around the world are growing at unprecedented speed. From Los Angeles to Shanghai, an ever greater proportion of people live in apartments, enjoying the benefits of urban density, superior services, public transportation, ... Zobraziť viac
Bauhaus minimalism meets tasteful elegance. The Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld designs houses and hotels in style. From one side of the globe to the other, Isay Weinfeld is one of the most sought-after architects... Zobraziť viac
This comprehensive monograph on Pritzker prizewinning architect Tadao Ando covers the span of his impressive career, with previously unpublished material and insight into his sources of inspiration... Zobraziť viac
Between 2005 and 2011, architect Rem Koolhaas and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist interviewed the surviving members of Metabolism-the first non-Western avant-garde, launched in Tokyo in 1960, in the midst of Japan's postwar miracle... Zobraziť viac
Thirty of the world's leading architects, including Norman Foster, Thom Mayne, Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, talk about the houses they designed for themselves over the past decade. What inspired them, what were the constraints, how did their... Zobraziť viac
This book presents over 40 finished works by Chinese architects, produced between 2003 and 2008. A compelling selection representing a new generation of architects in a country whose building rhythm over the last decade has been unstoppable, as... Zobraziť viac
A curated survey of the legendary Portuguese architect’s most interesting buildings, photographed by Duccio Malagamba... Zobraziť viac
This useful guide sets out clearly a bespoke urban design process for practice, developed by the authors. The process works through urban analysis; policy and people; strategic framework; concepts and options; design layering and technical detail... Zobraziť viac
A compact edition of this landmark publication, which celebrates humanity's ability to create buildings that for millennia have responded ingeniously to cultural and environmental conditions... Zobraziť viac
Diese Monografie dokumentiert die anspruchsvollen Lösungen von 25 internationalen Projekten, darunter Neubauten, Renovierungen und Interieurs, die David Chipperfield Architects realisiert haben. Sie bietet einen Einblick in bedeutende städtebauliche... Zobraziť viac
An unprecedented look at the central role one man played in the transformation of New York City... 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
Discover the latest innovations in tiny space design in this lush compendium in the 150 Best series, showcasing 150 full-color profiles. As the price of large residences have become increasingly out of reach for many people, aspiring home owners have begu 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
