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.
When eating away from home, the ambience is vital. From the wall coverings to the furniture and tableware, so many details make up the appetizing whole. This gu…
Heart of the home or laboratory for gourmet cooking, modern kitchens have evolved in ways few could have imagined. With advanced technology, high tech materials and innovative craftsmanship, kitchen design now offers more possibilities than ever. Whatever your design sensibility or logistical specifications, ...
New York is the capital of the world, and rightly so. New York style influences fashion, culture, art, and lifestyle. Constantly evolving with new shopping and dining experiences, there’s a treasure trove of cool places to discover in New York City, the world’s ultimate metropolis. This accessible guide ...
New Yorkers are known the world over for their love of sophisticated style. This accessible volume profiles the chicest living spaces in and around this ultimat…
Architects of the world''''s great buildings are celebrated, but makers of the more humble ‘vernacular architecture’ remain anonymous. This information-packed, visual guide introduces the wealth of local structures worldwide, accompanied by an expert narrative exploring cultural approaches and key aspects ...
Mini Homes Mini domy są budowane z różnych powodów: braku miejsca, braku budżetu, założenia sezonowości budowanego domu. Książka MINI HOMES to 500 stron pełnych wiedzy i doświadczenia architektów, kt
Trvalo celé storočie, kým dorazila gotika z katedrály v Chartres do Kaplnej na okraji Podunajskej nížiny a predstúpila pred nás. Zatiaľ nesmelo len niektorými prvkami, no vzápätí vyklíčila po celom území. Najkrajšie stavby tejto krajiny vyrastali obklopené životom svojej doby, uprostred našej histórie. ...
Publikace připravená týmem 21 autorů pod vedením prof. Vladimíra Šlapety představí čtenářům nejvýznamnější stavby kraje, postavené od vzniku republiky po současnost. Jsou mezi nimi vily, rezidence a rodinné domy v mnoha místech kraje od klasiků české architektury Jana Kotěry, Jaroslava Fragnera, Vladimíra ...
Quirky, surprising and entertaining - with more than 400 houses, Jutaku is architecture at the speed of Japan. Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan''s contemporary culture is constantly in flux. In stark contrast to the centuries old imperial architecture of Kyoto, recent Japanese architectural practices ...
Kniha - autor Jan Vítek, 400 stran, česky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá Více než 200 nejkrásnějších, nejzajímavějších, nejvyšších nebo nejdelších mostů, viaduktů a lávek z celého světa najdete na stránkách této knihy. Autor však nezapomíná ani na ty v České republice. Stovky překrásných barevných i dobových ...
This book presents thirty-two leading German architectural practices and their signature projects. Whether in the areas of housing, commercial, administrative, and public architecture or in the renovation and revitalization of existing buildings, all have one thing in common: the architects are concerned ...
For several decades the concepts of ecology and sustainability have generated influential currents of opinion in society, affecting all areas of our lives. Nowa….
Interior design projects for residential spaces where plants are part of the basic design, adding personality and life to the decor and counteracting the negative effects of city living. There is much more to interiors filled with plants than meets the eye. Plant arrangements can be seen as an inexpensive ...
Jak srozumitelně přiblížit moderní architekturu, její historii i současnost? Průvodce neklidným územím II navazuje na úspěšný první díl věnovaný modernímu českému výtvarnému umění. Tvůrci — Ondřej Horák a výtvarník Vojtěch Šeda — se tentokrát zaměřili na oblast architektury, na nejpozoruhodnější stavby, ...
The exoticism and beauty of the Asian coast and the Pacific Islands have always been attractive to Western tourists. Here is a lavishly illustrated guide to the most contemporary and innovatively designed hotels in countries from Turkey to Japan with Thailand and Indonesia in between and Australia and ...
The Contemporary Design in Detail 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 ...
Cool Hotels Europe is an extensive compilation of the most contemporary hotels in Europe, all of which have been chosen because they represent the best in innovative design. Copiously illustrated with hundreds of color photographs of hotels designed by renowned figures such as Andrée Putman, Philippe ...
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 ...
