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 beautifully illustrated monograph takes the reader on a journey through a number of stunning houses in the California landscape, designed and built by Berkeley firm WA Design. Since being established by David Stark Wilson in 1985, the firm has completed a broad range of new residential and commercial ...
An important and fascinating collection of original projects by unique thinkers in the world of architecture and spatial design Architectural practice today goes far beyond the design and construction of buildings - the most exciting, forward-thinking architecture is also found in digital landscapes, ...
High above the bustling streets there''s another world--a universe filled with calm and natural beauty. We''re talking of course about New York''s legendary rooftop gardens. Like their predecessors in Babylon, these urban oases are truly one of the worl d''s great wonders. Set amid the concrete canyons, ...
Je známe, že architektonická tvorba a s tým súvisiace konštrukčné a priestorové riešenia interiérov sakrálnych objektov vyžadujú prístup odlišný od väčšiny ostatných druhov stavieb, ktoré sú mnohokrát výrazne poznamenané funkcionalistickým prístupom so sklonom redukovať funkciu architektúry na ich prevádzkovú ...
New spaces for new learning--not just in kindergartens, schools, and universities. How well we learn is directly linked to where we learn. In our digital age, an enormous amount of information is easily accessible. Against this background and because lecture-style teaching is no longer popular, knowledge ...
I want to make something impossible. Ricardo Bofill changed the 20th century with his revolutionary visions for urban architecture. From sci-fi utopian social housing projects to postmodern classicism and onward to high-tech glass and steel modernism, the architect s bold vision has been nothing if not ...
From weekend homes to get-away cabins in the mountains, by the sea, or in the woods, this architecture embodies our longing for lounging in nature. Rock the Shack is a survey of such contemporary refuges from around the world - from basic to luxury. The book features a compelling range of sparingly to ...
This eye-catching tome takes us inside the rarefied world of high-end wineries. Spanning a variety of architectural styles, these estates are all distinguished…
As global focus turns towards the growing influence and power of the Far East, the architects of Australia are perfectly placed to respond with their own forward-looking visions. This book explores the sixteen most exciting young architectural studios in Australia, and the progressive projects built ...
Architects have always dreamed of shaping the future filled with seemingly impossible structures that break with the past. Buildings for Tomorrow reviews forty such visionary projects. More than thirty architects from nineteen countries, from famous names to little-known innovators, have used the latest ...
Since 2000, the Serpentine Gallery in London’s Kensington Gardens has called on some of the world’s top architects to design summer pavilions….
With heightened concern about the use of natural resources, materials for buildings are once again at the forefront of discussion. Malcolm Holzman strives to take advantage of the variety of products available, whether time-tested, tired from over-use, relegated to the scrap pile, entirely new or from ...
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 ...
An authoritative - and fascinating - investigation into the spatial and social dynamics of cities at a global scaleShaping Cities in an Urban Age is the third a….
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 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 ...
