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.
Architectural photographer Claudio Santini takes readers on an exclusive tour of some of the world\''s most beautiful green homes. The pictorial journey winds its way through chapters on photovoltaics, passive shading, recycled materials and other sustainable concepts contribute to a home\''s architectural ...
These houses are built to make the best use of renewable resources and designed to guarantee environmental protection and the health of the community. Ecological housing has in fact ceased to be the choice of just a few radical ecologists to become one of the fastest developing interests in modern society. ...
In New York, Berlin and Tokyo, night is the new day, and life is celebrated in some of the most unusual clubs around. With unique style and creative design, a culture of its own is staged. Modern club design demands spectacular gestures, innovation and creativity. These may find expression in the use ...
A variety of beautifully-illustrated case studies of small houses ingeniously designed to maximize their limited space make this an indespenable sourcebook. Featuring thorough technical information -ground plans, materials, specifications on furniture and fixtures- this book provides information on every ...
Presents more than 120 cutting edge interior design projects from around the world.
Presents more than 120 cutting edge architectural projects from around the world.
The design of a bar plays the most crucial role in defining its identity and atmosphere – apart from the quality of the drinks. The illustrated volume Drink! Best of Bar Design presents 40 contemporary projects from New York via Berlin to Shanghai, from innovative young designers as well as established ...
The variety within the hotel industry has been considerably increased over the past years; outstanding concepts have been developed beyond just more and more luxury. Yet, despite all variations, the intention of today’s top-hotels is always the same: they want to find a way to make the place truly special. ...
Harmony with the environment and conserving natural resources come up more frequently on the wish list for dream homes. From around the world, the 33 homes presented in this book show that glamour and green architecture can be ideally combined. The spectrum of approaches range from hi-tech energy- and ...
This attractive volume highlights the attractions and amenities enjoyed by lucky passengers aboard one of the ten ships of the MSC Cruises's fleet. As you brows…
Food may be the single most important ingredient in the dining out experience, but graphics and design have become increasingly influential in attracting clientele to today’s most successful cafes and restaurants. In a frenetically paced, time poor world ‘dining out’ has become a frequent activity and ...
Galerie výtvarného umění v Chebu; ISBN: 9788085016932; Publikace v anglické mutaci věnující se gotické architektuře, nástěnné a knižní malbě a uměleckému řemeslu.
Interior design has undergone a quiet but profound revolution in the last decade, as home-owners have become more aware of international influences and more prepared to experiment, to break out of the prescribed moulds of style. Many different parts of the world – in particular India, China, and Japan ...
With a design sense that blends ancient traditions and cutting edge innovation, Asia is a treasure trove for hotel aficionados. This comprehensive overview chronicles the best contemporary accommodations throughout the region. A 396-page volume, this book is packed with hundreds of stunning photographs, ...
This book picks up from where "100 Top Houses from Down Under" left off with another fabulous collection of Aussie and Kiwi houses. There is something special about the way that 'our' architects and designers approach house design - in the way they e xploit site, location, materials and the climate to ...
With global projects, "360 Architecture" presents more than 120 creative and cutting edge designs, showcasing diverse styles and different trends in world architectural design. Collected are works from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Austria, Mexico, Germany, France, Japan, the USA, Australia, and other ...
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 ...
From catalogue - \''Blazers of outstanding and innovative commercial architecture today are, first of all, the inner city shopping centers, malls and city quarters. Moreover, these new multi-functional complexes encourage the process of long-term revitalisation of the inner cities. This richly illustrated ...
"150 Best Loft Ideas" offers a glimpse into innovative modern living spaces that reflect the changing views on designing, building, and living in a contemporary home. Featuring diverse styles and different trends, "150 Best Loft Ideas" provides an inspirational source of ideas for those active in the ...
Hip Dining Japan showcases the most contemporary and hip restaurant designs in Japan. Reinterpreting the traditional spatial requirements of the Japanese dining space, the designers have created new ways to address these constraints as features. Often injected with a twist, some of the featured projects ...
