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.
In this book about 40 projects will be illustrated, cut into the categories privat jets - from small jet to private passenger planes, and furthermore business airlines beginning with small planes, but as well the renowned big planes, as the legendary Boeing 747 or the new Airbus A380 will be presented ...
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
The New 100 Houses is the fourth book in IMAGES\'' popular 100 Best Houses series. IMAGES has again selected houses that represent the very best in international residential architecture. The houses featured represent everything from the modern to the classical. This is a book that can be browsed through ...
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 ...
European architecture is distinguished by a variety of forms and styles. This first volume of a new series about young architects provides insight and an overview of the arcitectural scene in Europe, and with the aid of portraits and short explanatory texts, presents the featured agencies and architects ...
During many eras of architectural history, builders and architects aimed to construct buildings with pure shapes and clear geometry, while foregoing decorative elements. With the advent of Classical Modernity, minimalism has become a seminal architectural style. However, the approach of architects cannot ...
During the last 50 years, the plastic industry has grown at an incredible pace until becoming part of nearly all the areas of human activity. Plastic materials…
Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has once more taken its place on the world stage. Visitors flock there from around the world. With this influx has come an infusion of creativity and international influences. This new vibrance exists side-by-side with Prague’s many-layered architectural and ...
This popular book in the bestselling Way We Live series a visually thrilling exploration of the way people around the world live with colour is now available in an elegant compact edition. Divided into five main sections, the book showcases Gilles de Chabaneix''s eye for the telling use of colour in ...
Nestled by rows of luscious grapevines, wineries evoke images of fine living few other places can rival. The spirit of each winery is as distinctive as the wine…
Today, more than ever, multi-family housing is recognised as vital to modern, urban communities. This type of housing requires immense dexterity from an architectural perspective, because while promoting a sense of community living, a sense of aesthetics must also prevail. Michael J. Crosbie has selected ...
Whether a home studio or a corporate office tower, every office space, with its particular function, needs its own specific design solution. Concepts for reception areas, meeting rooms, and work area fill this collection showing new and effective possibilities that accommodate a range of working styles ...
Kitchens: A Sunset Design Guide is an inspiring reference for ideas to create a well-designed kitchen. This fresh and modern revised edition of the 2008 best-seller includes all the latest in design and materials, along with indispensable remodeling advice from professional kitchen designers. Readers ...
This book shows the progression of Interior Design of Mexico. While the text dwells on the characteristics and sources, the main focus of the books is on current and modern design. Every book is divided to the chapters of private rooms, public buildings as well as hotels and restaurants. Within the chapters ...
Seen through the eyes of an architect-photographer, this comprehensive and thoughtful survey is the first publication to consider the many effects of natural illumination in contemporary buildings. For all those interested in creating space that transcends the physical, The Architecture of Natural Light ...
From climate change to sustainable communities, landscape architecture is at the forefront of today''s most crucial issues and this book provides an introduction to the key elements of this broad field. The Fundamentals of Landscape Architecture explains the process of designing for sites, calling upon ...
The Asian countries seek to dominate global markets not only in the area of science, technology and management, but also in the area of design, which is playing an increasingly crucial role in their strategic economic plans. One of their clear trends is the conscious use of traditional themes in combination ...
Botanic Gardens: A Living History is an extensive and practical guide to the world’s foremost botanic gardens. This visually stunning hardback book unearths the fascinating history of the botanic garden, from the first modern gardens founded in Northern Italy, to the technological achievements of contemporary ...
The concept of architectural reform has always been conceived as a solution for the conservation of the past into the present. Nowadays, we can say that the rehabilitation or renovation of buildings is an interesting way of solving the architectural problems concerning the new urban, social, environmental ...
