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…
This volume of a series, focussing on the basic elements of architecture delivers a very close insight into the divers possibilities of designing doors. The doo…
E3 Pri zariaďovaní detskej izby je dôležitá fantázia a flexibilita. Deti rastú neuveriteľne rýchlo, a práve tak rýchlo sa menia aj ich potreby a záujmy. Ani sa nenazdáte a z vášho dieťatka sa stane tínedžer s celkom vyhranenými predstavami o zariadení svojej izby. Rodičia často sotva dokážu udržať krok ...
It is true, that our society is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. Our way of life is changing along with our needs. In recent years the climate has been changing in a way that is perceptible for the first time in human existence. Therefore new building materials, groundbreaking techniques or a ...
France is the wo rlds style destination, and photographer Sébastien Siraudeau has scoured the country to uncover eighty of...
London may be known as a city of grey for its persistently cloudy skies, but when it comes to everything else, few cities on the planet can boast such colorful…
Barcelona is the cultural center of Spain. A tourist's hot spot and one of the most frequented cities in summer. There is a lot more to Barcelona's architecture than just Gaudí. Since the Olympic Games in 1992 international architects began to shape the capital of Modernism with numerous contructions. ...
As we become only too aware of the damage man has caused to the planet, more of us want to furnish and decorate our homes with products that do not harm the env…
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 ...
Hong Kong is known worldwide for its dynamism and commercial acumen. Populated by forward-looking and risk-taking inhabitants, its architectural and design scen….
Apart from being one of Asia's largest metropolises, Beijing is an ultimate visual challenge. The country's growing economy and construction boom has attracted the attention of the world's finest architects eager to create masterworks in this city. The new is rapidly replacing the old in ...
New Restaurant Design showcases 45 of the best-designed, most exciting new dining venues around the world. Featured establishments include Patrick Jouin’s Senderens in Paris, Christian Liaigre’s Buddakan in New York and Philippe Starck’s Bon in Moscow. Fans of Bethan Ryder’s earlier books will not be ...
An accessible overview of the best contemporary houses from around the world Covers a wide range of housing types built by established architects, such as Shigeru Ban, John Pawson and Kengo Kuma, alongside emerging architectural talents Covers a wide range of housing types built by established architects, ...
With a long and distinguished history of gardening excellence, Great Britain and Ireland contain some of the world's top...
The importance of outdoor living spaces, such as courtyards and patios, in our daily lives is highlighted in this new book from IMAGES. Courtyards and patios have been an important architectural feature for thousands of years, and through time, their popularity has not waned. Today these outdoor living ...
This book combines Robert W. Gill’s two classic volumes – Basic Perspective and Creative Perspective – to provide a complete, clear and simple explanation of t…
Since the first publication the ''Timeless Architecture & Interiors Yearbook'' has grown into a crucial reference book for every lover of sober, timeless architecture and interior design. This new and complete 2011 edition features fifteen projects, by renowned architects and interior designers, from ...
Today, Brussels is not simply the capital city of Belgium. As the home of the European Union and NATO, it is also the political and administrative capital of Europe. However, one of Brussel’s great strengths is that it has retained its traditional charm. Modern day Brussels offers restaurants of all ...
From all over the Americas, and especially from Europe, the hip and discerning are flocking to sample Miami’s glamorous dining scene. The famed Art Deco splendor of South Beach, in particular, contains gorgeous eateries the equal of those anywhere in the world. As you might expect from the unofficial ...
