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.
Česká architektura šedesátých let je tématem, které čekalo dlouhou dobu na důstojné knižní zpracování. Tato publikace tak je první ucelenou studií o jednom z významných období dějin naší architektury. Stavby, o kterých autoři píší, jsou většinou všeobecně známé, málokdo si je však dokáže zařadit do širšího ...
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,…
O vile Tugendhat existuje rozsáhlá literatura, obsahující i řadu monografií. Za takové situace stálo u zrodu této publikace zejména nutkání nahlédnout na stavbu pohledem architekta, navíc architekta s ní dobře obeznámeného účastí na právě dokončené obnově a restauraci. br>Motivací předkládané práce byla ...
Vydejte se na putování po krásách opuštěných míst Vydejte se společně s námi za objevováním zmařených snů, které se ukrývají pod sutinami zapomenutých staveb. Mezi zdmi prázdného kostela, v útrobách rezivějící pouťové atrakce i rozlehlých skladových hal či prostých lidských příbytků se rozléhá hrobové ...
When many of us think about architecture in China it is usually the overpowering presence of leading Western architects responsible for large city projects that spring to mind. Be that as it may, Chinese architecture is undergoing a startling and massive upsurge. This book presents selected projects ...
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, ...
Seen through the eyes of an architect-photographer, this comprehensive and thoughtful survey is the first publication to consider the many effects of natural illumination in contemporary buildings. For all those interested in creating space that transcends the physical, The Architecture of Natural Light ...
Quality of design has been an indispensable component of successful sales strategies since time immemorial, and has only gained in importance in the age of internet sales. Retail shopping must be fun and passionately celebrated as an emotional experience. Since one trend chases the next, design must ...
The new series sends the reader on a journey across European metropolises. Thereby, the attention is focused not on prominent buildings at large but on ingeniou…
Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design features over 30 kitchen designs from around the world, each created by a notable architect for a specific residence. Arranged into chapters according to the dominant material used in its construction â stone, timber and steel â each design is accompanied by an image ...
Pavilions have myriad forms and as many functions. This is a selection of the best examples produced in recent years. It features pavilions ranging from the advanced forms of Sou Fujimoto to Zaha Hadi
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 ...
"100 Great Kitchens & Bathrooms: By Architects" examines the role of architects in creating comfortable, visually pleasing and functional kitchens and bathrooms. This title features a stunning collection of recent interior projects examining the vast array of styles adopted by architects around the world, ...
With full colour photos, drawings and diagrams, the "Good Office" is a detailed exploration of the innovative work being done by the world\''s most visionary architects to create environmentally friendly, contemporary office design that reveals that good design and green design can be one and the same.
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 ...
