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 second volume of a new series about young architects introduces to the projects of 57 young and innovative architects from India to Australia. The book fea…
Ecological rethinking and sustainable building concepts have become important topics in contemporary architecture. The use of renewable resources and the intent…
Travel used to be considered stressful…now, you can have some refreshing rejuvenation wherever your travel destination. This handy guide profiles lodgings worldwide where the focus is on sleek relaxation and stylish good health. With the most up-to-date facilities and chic ambiances that make you feel ...
In the modern architecture, wood plays an especially central role, and the significance of this wonderfully diverse raw material in the design of sophisticated buildings and interiors continues to increase. Historically speaking, building without wood is practically unimaginable. Over the centuries, ...
Since streets become increasingly crowded, living on the top of a building promises privacy and distance. Rooftops have become the symbol of a new lifestyle - an extension and exclusive enjoyment of an area traditionally unused: the architectural crown of a building has been transformed into a new area ...
When eating away from home, the ambience is vital. From the wall coverings to the furniture and tableware, so many details make up the appetizing whole. This gu…
This volume of a series, focussing on the basic elements of architecture delivers a very close insight into the divers possibilities of designing doors. The doo…
E3 Pri zariaďovaní detskej izby je dôležitá fantázia a flexibilita. Deti rastú neuveriteľne rýchlo, a práve tak rýchlo sa menia aj ich potreby a záujmy. Ani sa nenazdáte a z vášho dieťatka sa stane tínedžer s celkom vyhranenými predstavami o zariadení svojej izby. Rodičia často sotva dokážu udržať krok ...
It is true, that our society is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. Our way of life is changing along with our needs. In recent years the climate has been changing in a way that is perceptible for the first time in human existence. Therefore new building materials, groundbreaking techniques or a ...
France is the wo rlds style destination, and photographer Sébastien Siraudeau has scoured the country to uncover eighty of...
London may be known as a city of grey for its persistently cloudy skies, but when it comes to everything else, few cities on the planet can boast such colorful…
Barcelona is the cultural center of Spain. A tourist's hot spot and one of the most frequented cities in summer. There is a lot more to Barcelona's architecture than just Gaudí. Since the Olympic Games in 1992 international architects began to shape the capital of Modernism with numerous contructions. ...
As we become only too aware of the damage man has caused to the planet, more of us want to furnish and decorate our homes with products that do not harm the env…
Architects of the world''''s great buildings are celebrated, but makers of the more humble ‘vernacular architecture’ remain anonymous. This information-packed, visual guide introduces the wealth of local structures worldwide, accompanied by an expert narrative exploring cultural approaches and key aspects ...
Hong Kong is known worldwide for its dynamism and commercial acumen. Populated by forward-looking and risk-taking inhabitants, its architectural and design scen….
Apart from being one of Asia's largest metropolises, Beijing is an ultimate visual challenge. The country's growing economy and construction boom has attracted the attention of the world's finest architects eager to create masterworks in this city. The new is rapidly replacing the old in ...
New Restaurant Design showcases 45 of the best-designed, most exciting new dining venues around the world. Featured establishments include Patrick Jouin’s Senderens in Paris, Christian Liaigre’s Buddakan in New York and Philippe Starck’s Bon in Moscow. Fans of Bethan Ryder’s earlier books will not be ...
An accessible overview of the best contemporary houses from around the world Covers a wide range of housing types built by established architects, such as Shigeru Ban, John Pawson and Kengo Kuma, alongside emerging architectural talents Covers a wide range of housing types built by established architects, ...
With a long and distinguished history of gardening excellence, Great Britain and Ireland contain some of the world's top...
