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.
This is a superbly illustrated book looking at the cutting edge of environmentally-responsible architecture. Bioclimatic design is a cutting edge architectural concept where the use of energy, water, and construction materials must be considered in relation to their impact on the environment - whilst ...
Paris is one of the most iconic and recognisable capitals in the world - both for its legendary reputation as the city of romance and for its indomitable sense of style. This book beautifully presents the high-level private mansions, houses and apartments in La Ville Lumiere.
This overview of innovative landscaping solutions for urban spaces shows a range of approaches to one key conundrum: making urban spaces livable. Whether echoing a primeval forest, suggesting the slope of a mossy glen or evoking the wondrous shapes of a child’s toy box, these environments bring a new ...
Vacations at last? Time to discover the most beautiful and unusual travel destinations in the world. manager magazin, the monthly business magazine for professi…
From New York to Melbourne, from London to Cape Town, this work features the newest urban private homes, lofts and apartments. In this title, each project is copiously illustrated with stunning full colour photographs. It is the perfect sourcebook for anyone wishing to transform their flat in town into ...
Whether it’s an exclusive villa on the Costa Brava, a modern holiday home in Cape Town, a beach house in southern Europe or an idyllic residence in Australia, the owners and their (interior) architects always go in search of the essence of what it means to live in close contact with the sea: a relaxed ...
The climatic development over the past years and the predicted climate change worldwide give us reason to launch this new series, which will deal with architect…
From catalogue - \''Blazers of outstanding and innovative commercial architecture today are, first of all, the inner city shopping centers, malls and city quarters. Moreover, these new multi-functional complexes encourage the process of long-term revitalisation of the inner cities. This richly illustrated ...
Architecture turns a company’s image and its corporate identity into three-dimensional reality. New interpretations, fresh viewpoints, and design innovations are the hallmark of the 25 projects featured in Corporate Buildings, a showcase of the best in corporate design. With vivid photographs, drawings, ...
More and more architects are becoming aware of the benefits of prefabricated architecture. This book features over 30 extraordinary modular, dismountable, transportable, adaptable and recyclable projects designed by recognized architects. Filled with 400 full-colour photographs and architectural plans ...
These dining hotspots are distinguished by fine culinary craft and their unique conceptions of the dining experience. Lighting, materials, and space all play a part. Most of all, such cool eateries create a sense of occasion—making diners feel special. Every meal is a feast for all the senses, not only ...
The third volume of the complete works of Richard Rogers (b.1933) ul li Features over 48 projects from 1993-2005, including a complete up-to-date list of works dating from 1961 li Documents many unbuilt projects, such as the Pusan Rail Station, Korea (1996), and the Congress Centre in Rome, Italy (1999) ...
No man is an island. But almost all of us have dreamed of owning one at some time or other. A slice of paradise, where we could set the rules and create a vision of the world as it should be. Few ever realize this fantasy. Yet now you’re invited to take a peek at some of the world’s most exclusive real ...
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 ...
The most thought-provoking, the most innovative, the most creative temporary and commercial stands designs are showcased in Stands and Product Display. These stands are three-dimensional marketing, each one targeted for a specific audience, site location, and product, each one a triumph of design and ...
Architectural detailing makes a building unique, and an architect outstanding. "Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture" provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture from 2000 to 2005. Featuring many ...
The first edition of IMAGES world-wide pictorial directory of architects and their work proved to be a huge success. This updated and expanded 2006 edition includes many new entries, and current contact details of the world''''s best-known firms. Presented again as a two-volume, boxed set, 2000 Architects ...
Homeowners search continuously for ways in which to rework existing residential space - for improved size, comfort, functionality and financial gain. As demonstrated in this timely publication, an architect must possess significant skill to create such an extraordinary collection of home extensions and ...
Takes a look into the working environments of architects - spaces they have designed for themselves to both harness and nurture their creativity.
Serves as a reference of the 101 world''''s tallest skyscrapers, including photos, plans, details on architects, engineers and technical data on each building.
