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.
Detail in Contemporary Staircase Design provides a revealing insight into this most sculptural of architectural elements. Featuring many of the world\''s most highly acclaimed architects, as well as emerging practitioners, the book presents 40 recently completed staircase designs, found in homes, galleries, ...
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 ...
The book presents outstanding hand drawings of German architects from various areas of architecture and design. The focus of the presentation is on the individual manuscripts of the architects and designers. For some time now, many architects and designer are returning to manually drawn depictions of ...
Celebrates some of the most exciting trends from around the world, with hundreds of colour photos.
European interiors are perennially fashionable and are feted across the world as being one of the most stylish ways to decorate, whether it be residential or commercial spaces. This book discusses at length whether a \''European Style\'' can be defined on the basis of twenty-five projects from the same ...
Sometimes all you need is a little time away, just a short break and a change of scene. This nifty guide profiles a selection of hotels ideal for weekend trips. We all know travel broadens the mind and invigorates the senses. After a couple of days at these chic spots, you’ll leave feeling refreshed ...
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 ...
Today’s innovative architecture would be inconceivable and unbuildable without the rapid development of new building materials and technologies. Against this background Made of… not only presents unconventional approaches to the use of materials in architecture and design but also describes the current ...
With ever-increasing numbers of sophisticated and experienced travellers, and the growing exchange of information on destinations, hotels have discovered that they must constantly keep upgrading and improving in order to hold their appeal for discriminating guests. The innovative designs contained in ...
"Details in Architecture" is the latest edition in Images'''' ever-popular "Details" series. Each volume is a study of the emerging trends in architectural detailing, with a strong focus on innovative design, enviro-sustainability and many aspects of cross-cultural design. Featuring the work of the world''''s ...
Publikace o olomoucké historii. Inspirována je nedávno objevenými leteckými fotografiemi města z 20. let minulého století. S ohledem na jednotlivé lidské osudy, ale i kontext evropských dějin se věnuje zejména urbanistickému vývoji města v 19. a 20. století - nové mosty, nové ulice, ulice zaniklé, významná ...
In this hyper-compact guide to the world of architecture, Susie Hodge outlines the history and theory of architecture from the earliest structures and monuments to the cutting-edge concepts of the present day, and profiles dozens of key buildings and celebrated architects. Topics and concepts include ...
Here is a beautifully presented set of notecards with a coolly modern twist. Presented in an attractive, souvenir box with paper-and-string closure, each noteca…
Katalog stejnojmenné výstavy rozšířený o několik esejí, věnovaný rozsáhlé tvorbě a neuvěřitelně zajímavému životnímu osudu světově proslulého architekta. Antonín Raymond (1888–1976) pocházel z Kladna, brzy odešel do USA, ale první opravdový úspěch zaznamenal až v Japonsku, které se stalo jeho novým domovem ...
While staying on theoretical ground, this is a very practical guide to the basic forms and shapes in architectural planning and design. The book is foremost a visual guide. The author presents sixty different basic architectural forms with both a schematic illustration and images of the forms applied ...
The director of the Design Museum defines the greatest artefact of all time: the city. We live in a world that is now predominantly urban. So how do we define the city as it evolves in the twenty-first century? Drawing examples from across the globe, Deyan Sudjic decodes the underlying forces that shape ...
A duty to beauty: Building landmarks for Berlin and beyondWith an eye for detail as much as expanse, Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781 1841) made his name as an architect and urban planner, a painter, and as a designer of both furniture and stage sets. His work was so admired by King Frederick William III ...
Master innovator: Challenging accepted notions of architectureFrom emergency relief shelters to a cardboard cathedral and exhibition spaces in shipping containers, Pritzker-prize winning architect Shigeru Ban has made his name with his restlessly inventive response to material and situation, as much ...
The combination of architecture and vacations is highly inspiring. It promises relaxation and pleasure, beauty and style, all in one. Each of the vacation domiciles presented here can fulfill even the most discerning demands of a traveling architect. All lodgings are unique architectural jewels with ...
Titul je viazaný na špeciálnu objednávku, ktorú nie je možné vrátiť (platia Všeobecné obchodné podmienky)! The photography of Julius Shulman (1910–2009) transported a West Coast dream around the world. His images of mid-century, Southern Californian architecture captured not only the distinctive structural, ...
