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.
With global projects, "360 Architecture" presents more than 120 creative and cutting edge designs, showcasing diverse styles and different trends in world architectural design. Collected are works from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Austria, Mexico, Germany, France, Japan, the USA, Australia, and other ...
",The array of buildings by Renzo Piano is staggering in scope and comprehensive in the diversity of scale, material, and form. He is truly an architect whose sensibilities represent the widest range of this and earlier centuries.", Such was the description of Renzo Piano given by the Pritzker ...
Titul je viazaný na špeciálnu objednávku, ktorú nie je možné vrátiť (platia Všeobecné obchodné podmienky)! 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 ...
English food is much more varied than fish ‘n’ chips (though we can tell you where to get the best London has to offer). Indeed, England’s capital city is home to a dizzying array of culinary options and of course Angelika Taschen has selected the finest London eateries where you’ll delight in a meal, ...
Minimalist Interiors responds to the modern inner urge to pare down and slow down felt by many. These are serene, uncluttered havens from the outside world, achieved through the harmonious application of concepts central to zen: simplicity, inner calm, harmony. Transferred to the sanctuary of the home, ...
Since the early twentieth century, Latin America has been home to some of the most compelling architecture - from the large-scale and otherworldly civic structures of the Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer to the more intimate work of Mexico''''s Luis Barragan. In her new book "Latin American Houses", historian ...
From the foldable home to the blow-up inhabitable spaces, a daring spirit pervades each project in this collection of creative solutions in mobile architecture. All projects are illustrated with colour photographs, with accompanying floor plans and information provided by the architects and designers.
This stimulating world hub contains a multitude of innovative restaurants, whose décor blends futuristic elements with influences from all around the globe. This lively dining metropolis boasts an array of hip restaurants unparalleled anywhere else. Restaurant design is pushed to the very limits, with ...
Každá nová inspirace jak si navrhnout, postavit a vyzdobit domov je vždycky neocenitelná jak pro architekty, designéry, tak i pro vlastníky bydlení samotné. Tato kniha nabízí kolekci obytných prostor z celého světa, od obrovských sídel po letní chaty, od ultra moderních po trvale udržitelné domy, které ...
Going back to the country and enjoying rural life no longer means giving up the comfort of modern life. This book presents a careful selection of rehabilitation schemes for country houses near the Mediterranean. Each one in its own way shows creative solutions and respect for the traditional aesthetic ...
Presents the designs and renovations for churches, synagogues, and mosques.
Following the success of Harper Design’s Mini House, Mini House Style continues to show that size doesn’t matter.Or rather, size only matters when you know what to do with it. Featuring elegant and imaginative homes no larger than 900 square feet, Mini House Style features a variety of projects that ...
A comprehensive look at converted lofts in ChinaThe conversion of industrial spaces into living spaces is something that is becoming a growing trend in large cities across the globe, and China is no exception. China Lofts brings together houses from within culture-rich China and exemplifies the wonderfully ...
"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 ...
TASCHEN’s new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 architects—from the firmly established to the up-and-coming—with the focus on how they have contributed to very recent architecture in the chosen ...
Ever since the discovery of the cave, humans have made use of nature’s geological formations. Only recently, however, have developments in structural engineering made it possible to engage the earth’s surface as a building element in its own right. With an increasing awareness of our planet’s limited ...
Tuscany is perhaps Italy’s most beautiful region. Not surprisingly, it attracts a huge number of tourists and second-home-owners. Along with the influx of visitors has come an array of sophisticated eating places, many of which update the Tuscan idiom in daring ways. All the eateries featured here offer ...
Utilitarian simplicity and graceful beauty. This book deals with the inspirational vision of Jean Prouve. French architect and designer Jean Prouve (1901-1984) was one of the most important constructors of the 20th century. Prouve''''s design innovations included cleverly-shaped metal parts for building ...
No city embodies the essence of stylish sophistication better than Paris. This indispensable guide to the hippest hotels in the French capital emphasizes cutting-edge interiors and exteriors. It also lists each hotel\''s facilities as well as nearby restaurants and shops featured in teNeues\''s Cool ...
Philippe Starck describes him as a ''mystic in a country which is no longer mystic.'' Philip Drew calls his buildings ''land art'' that ''struggle to emerge from the earth.'' He is the only architect to have won the discipline''s four most prestigious prizes: the Pritzker, Carlsberg, Praemium Imperiale, ...