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 latest addition to teNeues’ series of luxury hotels around the world takes the reader throughout the Americas; from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, from San Francisco to Anguilla. Here you can marvel at sumptuous interiors from the top hotels. From the guest rooms to the lobbies, dining rooms and lavish ...
This book picks up from where "100 Top Houses from Down Under" left off with another fabulous collection of Aussie and Kiwi houses. There is something special about the way that 'our' architects and designers approach house design - in the way they e xploit site, location, materials and the climate to ...
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 ...
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, ...
At trade fairs companies compete for attention of the visitors; ideally corporate identity and corporate design needs to be linked together. The build-up of an…
Today, the parameters of shop design have expanded exponentially. No longer is the retail landscape crafted onlyfor shopping convenience and to reinforce brand identity. It has evolved to reflect the role of shops as a public space where we spend a large part of our leisure time. For this reason, architects ...
Days by the beach mean relaxation and a chance to swim and sunbathe. It’s a laid-back existence, far from the pressures of modern living. Although life is more casual in the luxury beach houses of this lavishly illustrated volume, it’s still very sophisticated. These select ocean-side living spaces show ...
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….
Harmony with the environment and conserving natural resources come up more frequently on the wish list for dream homes. From around the world, the 33 homes presented in this book show that glamour and green architecture can be ideally combined. The spectrum of approaches range from hi-tech energy- and ...
This attractive volume highlights the attractions and amenities enjoyed by lucky passengers aboard one of the ten ships of the MSC Cruises's fleet. As you brows…
The latest interior design concepts and trends are presented in this unbeatably comprehensive reference book with lavish high-gloss photography Special insight into outstanding creative designs from nearly 100 of the world’s best and most renowned design experts 500 pages of pure inspiration for any ...
Maximum inspiration: striking photography, moodboards, and customized interiors A unique coffee table book that provides profound insights int…
Amazing Possibilities for Hoteliers and Designers Alike to Prove Their Ingenuity. The adaptive reuse approach is gaining ground also in the hotel industry. The careful and respectful handling of the building fabric is as important in this process as the creative extension. Converting old structures is ...
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 ...
Mountains, valleys, weather conditions and open spaces become the foundations and support to fresh ways of artistic expression that do not adhere to the conventional walled boundaries of museums or art galleries.
"Tropical Minimal" integrates the most pleasurable aspects of tropical living with a very contemporary sensibility to create an entirely new and exciting trend in interior design. Selected from the best examples from Brazil to Singapore, and photographed specially for this volume, house interiors are ...
Welcome to Modernism: The very best of the first five years of the groundbreaking architecture magazine From the end of World War II until the mid-1960s, exciting things were happening in American architecture: emerging talents were focusing on innovative projects that integrated low-cost materials and ...
Architectural mastery with handcrafted details, enhanced with all of today s modern conveniences, is on full display in the elegant residences of RALF SCHMITZ s extraordinary portfolio. Whether urban villas or townhouses, Wilhelminian style or Art Deco, glimpse refined classical architecture combined ...
