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.
"In the City" is the third title in the phenomenally successful "The Way We Live" series, providing a visual, in-depth view of lifestyles in cities around the world, from New York to Cairo, from London to Saigon, in five major sections. Every opportunity to make cross-cultural comparisons and connections ...
Big doesn’t always mean better. Small City Houses wants to prove that you don’t need many square meters to create wonderful spaces. The book is a collection of…
Architects, designers, and anyone renovating an older building will find dozens of fresh, new ideas and information in New Perspectives: Domestic Interiors. The focus of this title is rebuilding, and more than 450 full-color illustrations plus 130 black-and-white illustrations and plans showcase ingenious ...
Interiors for Living is a book dedicated to show a graphic testimony of the different tendencies and trends of the best worldwide interior design and their most outstanding exponents, succeeding in reinventing different styles for its adaptation to the present ways of life, from Europe to Australia, ...
Over the last five years, architecture in China has experienced an unprecedented boom in architecture and has become the most dynamic and active region in the w…
This is a superbly illustrated book looking at the cutting edge of environmentally-responsible architecture. Bioclimatic design is a cutting edge architectural concept where the use of energy, water, and construction materials must be considered in relation to their impact on the environment - whilst ...
Objevte slavnou historii Bauhausu v novém vydání série Living Art. Kniha vypráví příběh radikálního experimentu uměleckého vyjádření, který přesáhl hranice umění. Obsahuje více než 100 reprodukcí. Text v angličtině. Discover the tumultuous history of Bauhaus art and design in this new addition to Prestel's ...
Infill -- Urban land is an increasingly precious commodity, particularly in the centers of major cities. Every spare corner of land is in demand, however small,…
The limitations of the Modernist palette have long been recognized and contemporary architects are looking to the ancient values of stone to give new expression to their ideas. Its permanence is increasingly used to express a sense of civic stability or ground the fluid forms of contemporary architecture. ...
It doesn’t matter if you’re London born or just passing through, this happening guide chronicles the hottest places to hang out in the UK’s capital of groove. Find out where local hipsters acquire their gear, have a snack or otherwise live it up. This handy guide profiles the brand new as well as the ...
Berlin is not just the German capital, but also the metropolis for culture, art, architecture, and lifestyle. Berlin pulses like no other city in Germany. From fashion to shopping to hip bars and restaurants, there\''s more here than anywhere else. Berlin has quickly become a world city known for its ...
Designers have long used traditional Chinese elements to add a touch of the Orient to homes and corporate interiors. Now, Neo-Chinese Art: Oriental Elements reveals stunning ways to incorporate these elements more fully into room designs. Don\''t just put a Chinese symbol on a wall; make sure it is meaningful ...
Whether you\''re planning the ultimate road trip or just need an edgy place for a short break, this photo guide to cool accommodations across the USA is for you. Each hotel offers a unique take on modern design. With heaps of personality, these cool cribs will make your travel experience one to remember.
This copiously illustrated guide selects the very best in contemporary hotels across Germany. Extensive photographs document the futuristic furniture, cool art and edgy dA(c)cor. This overview features chic accommodations in major cities as well as the countryside. Wherever your German travels take you, ...
This overview of innovative landscaping solutions for urban spaces shows a range of approaches to one key conundrum: making urban spaces livable. Whether echoing a primeval forest, suggesting the slope of a mossy glen or evoking the wondrous shapes of a child’s toy box, these environments bring a new ...
Vacations at last? Time to discover the most beautiful and unusual travel destinations in the world. manager magazin, the monthly business magazine for professi…
The formula to make your vacations a highlight for all the family: exquisite hotels, deluxe comfort, relaxed parents and happy children. Manager magazin, the monthly business magazine for professional decision makers, and teNeues have selected the top family vacation spots around the world. These fantasy ...
Office design has experienced dramatic changes in recent years. Technological advances have led to new ways of working and, naturally, the design of workspaces has been adapted to today\''s trends. This volume presents a wide variety of projects with one characteristic in common: they are all spaces ...
This is the latest addition to the best-selling 25 series, all of the apartments and lofts featured here are under 1,000 square feet and highlight the latest architecture and design innovations. A range of styles, from modern to traditional, are showcased, with an emphasis on open space and materials ...
From New York to Melbourne, from London to Cape Town, this work features the newest urban private homes, lofts and apartments. In this title, each project is copiously illustrated with stunning full colour photographs. It is the perfect sourcebook for anyone wishing to transform their flat in town into ...
