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.
A world-renowned interior designer takes us on a tour of the inspired public spaces he has created for his most prestigious clients. The name Alberto Pinto is synonymous with opulence and style. Internationally renowned for his designs of palaces, luxurious residences, and prestigious apartments, he ...
Mapa turistických zajímavostí Prahy přináší přehled všech nejdůležitějších pamětihodností a turistických zajímavostí hlavního města. Každá památka je zobrazena v mapě s odkazem na textovou část, která přináší základní popis historie a současnosti a je bohatě ilustrována fotografiemi. Součástí mapy je ...
It might surprise some to hear that Spain has a vibrant culture of contemporary architecture. Delayed by the Spanish Civil War and the ensuing dictatorship under Franco, the emergence of modernity in Spain may have been late in coming, but today’s young architects are making up for lost time in a spectacular ...
The new series sends the reader on a journey across European metropolises. Thereby, the attention is focused not on prominent buildings at large but on ingenious and extraordinary details. Each book concerns with a different constructional element. The first three volumes present doors, windows and façades ...
The new series sends the reader on a journey across European metropolises. Thereby, the attention is focused not on prominent buildings at large but on ingenious and extraordinary details. Each book concerns with a different constructional element. The first three volumes present doors, windows and façades ...
London is huge, sprawling, and chaotic, so before you set out on a shopping spree we recommend you arm yourself with this handy guide to make sure you never get lost and don’t miss out on anything—from the oldest traditional establishments to the most avant-garde boutiques. And because we want you and ...
English food is much more varied than fish ‘n’ chips (though we can tell you where to get the best London has to offer). Indeed, England’s capital city is home to a dizzying array of culinary options and of course Angelika Taschen has selected the finest London eateries where you’ll delight in a meal, ...
Since the early twentieth century, Latin America has been home to some of the most compelling architecture - from the large-scale and otherworldly civic structures of the Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer to the more intimate work of Mexico''''s Luis Barragan. In her new book "Latin American Houses", historian ...
The most comprehensive global survey available of interior architecture and design projects of the last 25 years Vast in scope, featuring more than 450 projects and the work of more than 400 designers and architects, including such world-renowned figures as John Pawson, Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders ...
Such a big, hectic, and crazy city as London isn’t easy to navigate unaided, which is why anyone planning a trip there should grab this invaluable guide. A wide selection of hotels, from classic to designer, gives a perfect variety to choose from, whether it’s the Dorchester in Mayfair, the Soho Hotel, ...
Mountains, valleys, weather conditions and open spaces become the foundations and support to fresh ways of artistic expression that do not adhere to the conventional walled boundaries of museums or art galleries.
Thames & Hudson; ISBN: 9780500286555; Blueprints of the Modern Imagination Since the Second World War, technology has caught up with our imagination: such practitioners as...
An exploration of thirty residences whose striking design reflects the identity of its inhabitants. Do our surroundings really make a difference in how we feel? In the harmony with which we conduct our daily lives? In our exploration of our personal, professional and spiritual paths? The answer, as shown ...
The Contemporary Design Details series takes a highly visual look at architectural design details that are more often dealt with in a technical textbook format. The books take readers on a tour of the best details designed by great architects around the world. The series provides a powerful presentation ...
This stunning sourcebook for architects, designers, and home owners showcases contemporary country houses that have broken the mold. Innovative, unusual, exciting, these homes set the standard for comfort combined with good looks. An international selection of the finest projects from architects around ...
This is a superbly illustrated volume exploring the challenges and rewards of working with building exteriors. The outside of a building is one it''s most important features - it gives it character and tells visitors what to expect when they enter. "B uilding Skins", filled with full-colour photography ...
The Stirling Prize is one of the world\''s most prestigious and best-known architectural awards. It is awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects to the architects whose building has made the greatest contribution in the past year to the evolution of architecture and the built environment.
Following the success of Harper Design’s Mini House, Mini House Style continues to show that size doesn’t matter.Or rather, size only matters when you know what to do with it. Featuring elegant and imaginative homes no larger than 900 square feet, Mini House Style features a variety of projects that ...
For more than ten years, the celebrated artist Per Arnoldi of Copenhagen has been working together with the world famous London architect Norman Foster. Arnoldi\''s contributions range from posters of Foster\''s buildings to targeted chromatic interventions in interior spaces to the complex total \''chromatic ...
This book continues the unique approach to designing successful paediatric health care facilities, which has made Bruce King Komiske one of the industry\''s most in-demand design and management consultants. Following the success of the first volume of "Designing the World\''s Best Children\''s Hospitals", ...
