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.
Actar; ISBN: 9788495951618; Geography Information Architecture A new era demands a new architecture: Vicente Guallart, pioneer and producer of new media on architecture, examines the...
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 ...
The Elements of Style is the most comprehensive visual survey, period by period, feature by feature, of the key styles in American and British domestic architecture from the Tudor period to present day. A valuable reference guide, the book is designed for owners of period houses, restorers, architects, ...
How and where we work and spend our leisure time has changed dramatically in recent years. The increased mobility and global networking that pervade all aspects of our lives have had a considerable impact on the spaces in which we live, meet and work. Spacecraft presents projects that meet the changing ...
With a long and distinguished history of gardening excellence, Great Britain and Ireland contain some of the world's top...
More than 60 million people visit New York City each year. Every single traveler experiences the city in a unique way. There is no such thing as one New York.St…
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is one of the giants of twentieth-century architecture and design. Born Charles Edouard Jeanneret in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the self-named Le Corbusier was not only the creator of some of the most important and impressive buildings of the last century - Villa Savoye ...
Texty a plánky synagog připravil uznávaný odborník na židovské památky Jaroslav Klenovský a fotografie zhotovila fotografka Ludmila Hájková. Publikace na 264 stránkách popisuje a na velkoformátových fotografiích představuje vybraných 54 synagog. Zhotovena je na kvalitním matném křídovém papíře s plnobarevným ...
Architecture reflects the period of time in which it was created. This is true for landmark buildings and major public projects as well as residential and family properties. Yet architecture is also an expression of an individual''s personality, needs, taste, and his or her overall take on life. Different ...
Europe\''s burgeoning contemporary hotel scene draws much attention for its daring and panache. This oversized addition to the successful Cool Hotels series is a selection of the most outstanding examples the continent offers. With designs that intrigue and amuse, these accommodations highlight the absolute ...
These dining hotspots are distinguished by fine culinary craft and their unique conceptions of the dining experience. Lighting, materials, and space all play a part. Most of all, such cool eateries create a sense of occasion—making diners feel special. Every meal is a feast for all the senses, not only ...
The Water Spaces of the World series has developed a reputation as the world\''s ultimate guide to incorporating water into architecture. This new volume will surely eclipse the success of the other titles in the series. It\''s a more enjoyable read and has even more wonderful interiors and landscapes, ...
Wood has very many positive attributes as a natural construction material, but was for a long time neglected in the architecture of western Europe. However, this situation has changed a great deal over the course of recent decades. Construction with wood has gained a solid reputation and is seen as a ...
O skupině UB 12, do níž patřili významní představitelé českého poválečného umění jako například Václav Boštík, Jiří John, Stanislav Kolíbal, Adriena Šimotová a další, zatím nevyšla žádná publikace. Skupina byla oficiálně zaregistrována v roce 1960, ale její základ byly položeny již v roce 1953 v ateliéru ...
Beyond Architecture je první publikace svého druhu dokumentující tvůrčí bádání o architektuře a městských problémech v současném umění. Sebrané projekty ukazují, že i umělci berou architekturu jako počáteční bod pro experimentování. Text v angličtině. Beyond Architecture is the first publication of its ...
Táto podnetná a inšpiratívna kniha od Christophera Longa, jedného z popredných odborníkov na život a dielo Adolfa Loose, sa zaoberá poslednými domami, ktoré Loos navrhol v záverečných troch rokoch svojho života. Publikácia vôbec prvýkrát predstavuje veľa plánov a fotografií Loosových neskorých prác a ...
Takes a look into the working environments of architects - spaces they have designed for themselves to both harness and nurture their creativity.
