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.
Antique building materials immediately give timeless, inimitable style to a new or restored home. Reclaimed wooden floors, old terracotta tiles, traditional Bur…
The first edition of the "Contemporary Architecture and Interiors Yearbook (2009)" was immediately a great success and consequently the decision was also taken directly to publish an annual repeat of this fundamental work. This book is a very thorough high-quality reference guide to the most recent projects ...
Innovative materials, creative finishes and inspired designs—this stunning sourcebook offers a multitude of ways to create a bathroom masterpiece. Whether you’re looking for the Zen ambience of a high-end spa or the fine comfort of a luxury hotel, we show the options for making your bathroom a unique ...
A variety of beautifully-illustrated case studies of small houses ingeniously designed to maximize their limited space make this an indespenable sourcebook. Featuring thorough technical information -ground plans, materials, specifications on furniture and fixtures- this book provides information on every ...
The variety within the hotel industry has been considerably increased over the past years; outstanding concepts have been developed beyond just more and more luxury. Yet, despite all variations, the intention of today’s top-hotels is always the same: they want to find a way to make the place truly special. ...
I keď sa bežná architektúra mesta vyznačuje skromnou paletou farieb: od béžovej k šedej, autorka vás vo svojej knihe prekvapujúcim a inšpiratívnym výberom apartmánov presvedčí o tom, akí dokážu byť Parížania pestrí, pokiaľ ide o zaujímavé textúry, dynamické priestory, divoké miešaniny slohov alebo živé ...
Presents more than 120 cutting edge architectural projects from around the world.
In this compact format reference book, the reader is treated to an immense variety offlats and apartments from around Europe and the world, in a wide range of s…
With a design sense that blends ancient traditions and cutting edge innovation, Asia is a treasure trove for hotel aficionados. This comprehensive overview chronicles the best contemporary accommodations throughout the region. A 396-page volume, this book is packed with hundreds of stunning photographs, ...
Úžasná rozmanitosť modernej architektúry od Litvy po Portugalsko a od Nórska cez Nemecko až k Chorvátsku vychádza z jedinečného a individuálneho architektonického rázu jednotlivých krajín. Po celej Európe vznikajú priekopnícke diela sľubných talentov, ktorých kariéra sa len začína, i medzinárodne uznávaných ...
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 ...
These houses are built to make the best use of renewable resources and designed to guarantee environmental protection and the health of the community. Ecological housing has in fact ceased to be the choice of just a few radical ecologists to become one of the fastest developing interests in modern society. ...
You''''ll be amazed by what''''s happened since "10x10_2". Green architecture has gone from novelty to necessity, walls have gone from necessary to optional, hula hoops have become a building material. Local is the new international. Architecture is the new art. The 100 architects featured in this volume, ...
Fabrics are some the most diverse architectural materials available. They can adapt to all architectural circumstances with an almost endless versatility. Textiles envelope space, create atmosphere, add accents and can be imparted almost any quality. Contemporary architecture and modern interior design ...
Architecture of Change 2 presents an unrivalled collection of the most innovative architecture that makes a considerable contribution to a sustainable future. Over forty exemplary projects by internationally renowned architecture practices such as Renzo Piano and OMA founder Rem Koolhaas are featured ...
Presents more than 120 cutting edge interior design projects from around the world.
New London Style takes a fresh look into the homes of the most exciting young creatives in the city, from the music, fashion, design and art worlds. This new wave is injecting funkiness and bright ideas into highly individual and inspirational interiors. A great number of these ideas begin in the intimacy ...
This is a superbly illustrated volume exploring the challenges and rewards of working with building exteriors. The outside of a building is one it''s most important features - it gives it character and tells visitors what to expect when they enter. "B uilding Skins", filled with full-colour photography ...
For more than ten years, the celebrated artist Per Arnoldi of Copenhagen has been working together with the world famous London architect Norman Foster. Arnoldi\''s contributions range from posters of Foster\''s buildings to targeted chromatic interventions in interior spaces to the complex total \''chromatic ...
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 ...
