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
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
A dazzling look at modern videogame worlds seen through an architectural lens, utilizing maps, diagrams and graphic illustrations to offer new perspectives on the art of virtual world building... Zobraziť viac
Architects are adapting existing buildings to create new spaces for a more conscious future... Zobraziť viac
What's best in architecture today and the most relevant for tomorrow by the world's most visited architecture website... Zobraziť viac
From Edouard Manet's portrait of naturalist writer Emile Zola sitting among his Japanese art finds to Van Gogh's meticulous copies of the Hiroshige prints he devotedly collected, 19th-century pioneers of European modernism made... Zobraziť viac
Surfing is a way of life, one that defines not only where we live, but how we live. Surf Shacks Volume 2 picks up where the first volume left off, exploring homes of surfers, which range from improvised cabins by the beach to penthouse apartments... Zobraziť viac
A fascinating collection of more than 400 of the world’s most glamorous homes from more than 290 architects, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses showcases work by such icons as Marcel Breuer, Richard Neutra, Alvar Aalto... Zobraziť viac
Building is one of very few endeavours that are physically connected to the surface of the earth, fixed and enduring... Zobraziť viac
Europe's cathedrals are magnificent. They outstrip palaces and castles. They are the most sensational group of structures anywhere in the world - which everyone should 'see before they die'... 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
Architectural mastery with handcrafted details, enhanced with all of today s modern conveniences, is on full display in the elegant residences of RALF SCHMITZ s extraordinary portfolio. Whether urban villas or townhouses, ... 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
In a fleeting 14-year period between two world wars, Germany's Bauhaus school of art and design changed the face of modernity. With utopian ideas for the future, the school developed a pioneering fusion of fine art, craftsmanship, and technology, ... Zobraziť viac
In The Formal Basis of Modern Architecture the internationally acclaimed US-American architect Peter Eisenman world-famous for his Holocaust Memorial in Berlin (2005) confronts historicism with theory and the analysis of form, whose distinguishing ... 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
Edited in close collaboration with Christo, this Cahiers d’Art issue focuses on in & out architecture through a selection of indoor spaces (Show Windows, Store Fronts, Wrapped floors and Staircases) and out spaces project... Zobraziť viac
Written by an expert, 100 Ideas that Changed Architecture provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader... Zobraziť viac
The ultimate global celebration of residential design and decorating, now in a stunning new sky-blue livery. With 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, this much-lauded book, now with a stunning new cover, goes beyond decorators, designers, and... Zobraziť viac
