Amazing Possibilities for Hoteliers and Designers Alike to Prove Their Ingenuity. The adaptive reuse approach is gaining ground also in the hotel industry. The careful and respectful handling of the building fabric is as important in ... Zobraziť viac
An often-quoted Swedish saying goes as follows: "A child has three teachers: the first teacher is the other children, the second teacher is the teacher, and the third teacher is the room." Students learn best where learning is interesting and fun ... Zobraziť viac
Gone are the times when offices were either huge factory-like spaces or tiny cell structures that were unimaginatively designed. Nowadays, they represent the identity of a corporation while also offering an inspiring workplace at the same time... Zobraziť viac
Industrial manufacturing facilities have always been an own category in architecture. Ever since the development of factories in the 17th century this type of build-ings have first of all served to improve the production process while reflecting ... Zobraziť viac
Exclusive living retreats set against the backdrop of majestic peaks, steep slopes and picturesque valleys... Zobraziť viac
An inspiring overview of contemporary homes set against the backdrop of high mountains, steep hillsides and picturesque valleys with a focus on architecture and interior design... Zobraziť viac
Often associated with traditional styles involving floral motifs, pastel colours and soft fabrics, British interior design used to be rather modest. The contemporary scene however is filled with a wild array of styles juxtaposing the classical... Zobraziť viac
As the focal point of everyday life, living spaces in residential buildings offer limitless design possibilities. The... Zobraziť viac
Kniha 1000 x European Architecture predstavuje 1 000 skvostov súčasnej európskej architektúry... Zobraziť viac
American architecture has created a symbol for itself in the skyscraper. It is a typology that seems to shout Yes we can!,... Zobraziť viac
This timeless material is creating new milestones in international architecture. Stone is strong, fascinating and multifaceted; and it continues to inspire established and upcoming architects... Zobraziť viac
The climatic development over the past years and the predicted climate change worldwide give us reason to launch this new... Zobraziť viac
Light is a prerequisite for architecture, since it is the element that renders walls and spaces visible. With the right light, well-designed buildings and interiors are considerably enhanced. In recent years, supported by groundbreaking technological... Zobraziť viac
As life expectancy is extended, medical procedures continually advance and competition between health care providers intensifies, hospital design becomes increasingly important. The idea that patients benefit from their surroundings has been... Zobraziť viac
Architectural competitions date back centuries, today they play an important role in architectural practice as they offer architects vital opportunities to pitch their work across the globe. Competitions also allow previously unknown designers to... Zobraziť viac
For many people home ownership is one of the most important goals in life and the biggest private investment. In Germany about two thirds of the residential building stock consists of single-family homes. With 80.000 to 90.000 new residences built... Zobraziť viac
Bricks are the only non-natural building material that can look back at several thousand years of history. And as Mies van der Rhohe stated: "Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There it begins". Buildings made of this... Zobraziť viac
Wood has undergone quite an image change - as future and trend researcher Matthias Horx puts in a nutshell: "Wood is Style". It has come out of the corner of the traditional and rustic and moved to the top of high-tech building materials... Zobraziť viac
This is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date compendium of contemporary European architecture available in one single volume. Projects from all parts of the continent have been selected to create a representative overview ... Zobraziť viac
The hospital of the future views itself as being a modern service provider: the patient is a customer who is wooed with a medical and care-focused service. Central aspect of this new thinking in the field of health care provision is... Zobraziť viac
