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.
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, ...
Since 2000, the Serpentine Gallery in London’s Kensington Gardens has called on some of the world’s top architects to design summer pavilions….
Jiří Weil, autor tak výjimečných knih, jako jsou Moskva-hranice a Život s hvězdou, se koncem 30. let vypravil do Alsaska, aby pátral po díle českého barokního sochaře Josefa Brože. Ocitl se v malebném, čistém a zámožném městečku francouzsko-německého pohraničí, zamořeném nenávistí, která brzy vedla ke ...
Publikácia Juro Tvarožek. Architekt a staviteľ predstavuje čitateľom komplexný portrét významného slovenského architekta 1. polovice 20. storočia. Juro Tvarožek (1887 - 1966) je známy najmä ako autor bratislavského bytového domu s kaviarňou a kinom Metropol a funkcionalistickej budovy pôvodnej Mestskej ...
Renovation projects can result in a technical challenge when original structures, historical value, budget, and the necessities of growing families have to be considered in order to achieve the best results. This wonderful reference book, illustrated with brilliant photographs and detailed plans, showcases ...
London is huge, sprawling, and chaotic, so before you set out on a shopping spree we recommend you arm yourself with this handy guide to make sure you never get lost and don’t miss out on anything—from the oldest traditional establishments to the most avant-garde boutiques. And because we want you and ...
Die Gestalten Verlag (DGV); ISBN: 9783899552331; More Fleeting Architecture and Hideouts Like its successful predecessor, Spacecraft 2 showcases international projects by architects,...
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 ...
Gardens have changed significantly over the last couple of decades, and clever architects and designers know that incorporating an outdoor living space can improve a dwelling\''s aesthetic, not to mention its value. In the 1980s, manicured lawns framed with box hedges and annuals were a common site. ...
Simultaneously defining and being defined by its surroundings, the town house is one of the most fascinating and innovative housing possibilities of today. The book offers a selection of recent projects that outstand in their creative interpretation of the contemporary urban home.
No matter what our design sensibilities, we’re all romantics at heart. This volume rounds up those places where romance can blossom amid settings of design sophistication. This global selection features truly heart-stopping hideaways from the Florida Keys to the Greek Islands. In all the locales profiled ...
Taschen: Arm yourself with the stylish guide to style in the world's style capital! Small enough to fit in a tiny handbag...
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, ...
As any dedicated shopper will tell you, a well-designed shop is not merely a commercial establishment, but a leisure experience to be savored at length. But the standards are constantly rising, as retail designers endeavor to create ever more adventurous spaces that will entice even the most jaded consumer. ...
TASCHEN's new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 a…
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 ...
Kniha představuje padesát nejinovativnějších a nejzajímavějších zahradních tvůrců z celého světa, celkem zde najdete více než 100 projektů. Obsahuje doprovodné texty, fotografie, plánky. Potěšení a inspirace pro profesionály i laické nadšence. Text v angličtině. With over 100 projects, this book is an ...
