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.
New in paperback. As cities have grown, housing has had to be provided to accommodate the increasing population. Driven primarily by the need to provide housing…
There\''s not a great deal of difference between living and working for those of us who one day decide to make a living by creating the world, for those of us who perceive architecture as something more than just work and the negative aspect associated with this word, but rather like a window through ...
This first book in the Basics Architecture series explores the concepts and techniques used to represent architecture. A broad array of techniques employed to d…
Learn leadership from the best--proven insights from the power elite in business, government, and beyond§§View from the Top brings readers inside the corridors of power and relates the personal stories and powerful findings from the Platinum Study, a groundbreaking study of 550 elite American CEOs, senior ...
For many, eco skyscrapers are synonymous with Ken Yeang. In more than three decades of practice, Ken Yeang has almost single-handedly pioneered and developed this building genre. This book presents Ken Yeang\''s work on the design of ecologically responsive skyscrapers, and includes his essay on applying ...
From the drawing boards of some of the world\''s most renowned architects -Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, Mario Botta, Michael Graves, to name a few- comes this artistically rendered collection of rough sketches. As a unique expression of the artist\''s own distinctive style, these are sketches that are unplanned ...
With a growing emphasis on green living, the design world is becoming more ecological. These groundbreaking designs appeal to the eye, the mind—and the planet. And there\''s a dash of whimsy as well! It includes chapters on furniture, lighting, housewares, children\''s goods, industrial design, office ...
Long a favorite travel destination, Spain is host to a growing number of chic, contemporary lodgings that offer every comfort and amenity. This compilation of hip places to stay features the most noteworthy accommodations throughout the country. Every entry contains a wealth of practical information—all ...
The third illustrated monograph from Loft Publications celebrating the very latest work of the Barcelona-based interior, commercial and industrial designer whose award-winning work is based on the adventurous use of space and its geometric proportions. Rife''s career as an interior and industrial designer ...
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High above the bustling streets there''s another world--a universe filled with calm and natural beauty. We''re talking of course about New York''s legendary rooftop gardens. Like their predecessors in Babylon, these urban oases are truly one of the worl d''s great wonders. Set amid the concrete canyons, ...
Ken Yeang remains one of the world''s foremost experts on sustainability and the modern skyscraper. Acknowledging that the skyscraper is possibly one of the most….
Gone are the times when offices were either huge factory-like spaces or tiny cell structures that were unimaginatively designed. Nowadays, they represent the identity of a corporation while also offering an inspiring workplace at the same time. Office design has developed into a complex discipline, which ...
Now available in an updated edition and attractive new format, this essential book on modern architecture presents over one hundred of the most significant houses of the past hundred years. The Iconic House features over one hundred of the most important and influential houses designed and built since ...
The world’s metropolises are home to steadily growing populations. Densification measures are one solution to the problems of urbanization, creating inner-city living space where there was none before. The smallest of gaps between buildings is utilized, perimeter block developments are completed, courtyards ...
This updated monograph includes all of Calatrava's original collaborative input as well as his latest projects. From the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan to the Museum of Tomorrow in
Die Gestaltung von Freiflächen rund um einen Firmensitz und innerhalb eines Firmengeländes sind zunehmend wichtige - und inzwischen teilweise auch durchaus lukrative - Tätigkeitsfelder der Landschafts
