Podľa vydavateľstva Lonely Planet patrí medzi 10 najkrajších stavieb sveta jednoznačne Tádž Mahal, Guggenheimovo múzeum, palác Potala, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Sagrada Familia, Imámova mešita, Zimný palác, Crac des Chevaliers, múzeum Oscara Niemeyera a Hagia Sofia. Ich architektúra je príkladom dokonalého umenia, tak ako ňou oplývajú aj mnohé ďalšie stavby, ktoré sa, bohužiaľ, do rebríčka nedostali. Kníhkupectvá vám ponúkajú rôzne knihy, pomocou ktorých sa môžete o architektúre veľa naučiť a zároveň tiež spoznávať krajiny sveta.
An expertly written and exquisitely photographed study of the buildings of Victor Horta, a central figure of Art Nouveau whose work was fundamental to modernist architecture
This fresh overview of Tadao Ando''s oeuvre spans the breadth of his career, from his beginnings in 1975 to today. Based on the massive XXL edition, this accessible volume sheds light on the Modernist.
Can architects, designers, landscapers and artists make a real difference to people’s quality of life? If so, what are the best ways to address the problems of today’s societies – their lack of infrastucture, good-quality housing, resources and community spirit? Through over twenty case studies this ...
Flexible architecture adapts to new uses, responds to change rather than stagnating, and is motive rather than static. Understanding how it has been conceived, designed, made and used helps us understand its potential in solving current and future problems associated with technological, social and economic ...
How and where we work and spend our leisure time has changed dramatically in recent years. The increased mobility and global networking that pervade all aspects of our lives have had a considerable impact on the spaces in which we live, meet and work. Spacecraft presents projects that meet the changing ...
This latest addition to Images'' 21st Century Architecture series brings together 47 of the most stylish contemporary houses from around the world. From Australia and New Zealand, to the Adriatic Coast in Greece, to the rugged mountains of Switzerland; from the suburbs of Japan, to the glittering views ...
This title offers an in-depth focus on seven recent renovations of a most diverse range of properties, including the complete restoration and redesignation of an impressive country estate and park garden, the metamorphosis of one of the most authentic castles in the Dordogne (dating from 1453), the redesign ...
Discover the world’s finest crop of new homes. This dependable global digest features such talents as Shigeru Ban, MVRDV, and Marcio Kogan alongside up-and-come….
70 international examples of train, subway and tram stations. 450 illustrations.
European interiors are perennially fashionable and are feted across the world as being one of the most stylish ways to decorate, whether it be residential or commercial spaces. This book discusses at length whether a \''European Style\'' can be defined on the basis of twenty-five projects from the same ...
Often the most sophisticated buildings get their start as quick sketches in a moment of sudden inspiration. During the long process of careful refinement, these same sketches take shape and emerge as the buildings we see before us everyday. Focusing on the design process of today''s most noteworthy architects, ...
Welcome to Modernism: The very best of the first five years of the groundbreaking architecture magazine From the end of World War II until the mid-1960s, exciting things were happening in American architecture: emerging talents were focusing on innovative projects that integrated low-cost materials and ...
Knihu Aristokratická sídla v českých zemích 1780-1914 (Jiří Kuthan) si môžete pohodlne objednať na iPark.sk Nakupujte v spoľahlivom internetovom kníhkupectve iPark.sk.
Nové vydanie najúplnejších kritických dejín umenia dvadsiateho a počiatku dvadsiateho prvého storočia. Umění po roce 1900, kniha priekopnícka svojim obsahom i jeho podaním, udáva tón na mnoho rokov dopredu. Viac než sto statí zameraných vždy na jednu rozhodujúcu udalosť - na vytvorenie zásadného diela, ...
It\''s the weekend: 48 hours of free time! Turn off your Blackberry and recharge those creative batteries—or spend some precious time with your partner. Manager magazin, the monthly business magazine for professional decision makers, and teNeues have selected the best short-stay destinations in Europe. ...
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 utilized, perimeter block developments are completed, courtyards ...
