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.
What brings a home to life? This is the underlying quest behind each of the 25 spectacular houses showcased in this colorful volume, illustrated with hundreds of photographs and floor plans that illustrate the commentary of the contributing architects. The personality and mood of each design is as important ...
Far more than just an interiors book, Family Lifestyle HOME is a bible for living with children in domestic environments that are as effortlessly stylish as they are educational, as comfortable with the hurly burly of family life during the day as they are elegant for evening entertainment. The first ...
Full of life, color and sound, "Top Shops 2” define the most fashionable neighborhoods the world over. This volume presents the latest in shop design. Visual impact is combined with meaningful integration into each given context, creating ultimate orchestrations of irresistible magnetism and subtle charm. ...
Hong Kong is Asia’s number one shopping destination but with its abundance of malls, department stores, designer boutiques, and bustling open-air markets, it ca…
Building on the success of its Cool Shops line, teNeues is expanding its sights to focus on the many retail offerings of fashion-conscious Munich. As befits a beautiful and exciting city, the range of shops in Munich encompasses everything from the suavely classic to the cutting-edge and avant-garde. ...
Building on the success of its Cool Shops line, teNeues is expanding its sights to focus on the many retail offerings of Germany’s dynamic capital, Berlin. Known for their variety and vitality, you can find just about anything you could imagine—and some things you probably couldn’t dream of—in Berlin’s ...
Days by the beach mean relaxation and a chance to swim and sunbathe. It’s a laid-back existence, far from the pressures of modern living. Although life is more casual in the luxury beach houses of this lavishly illustrated volume, it’s still very sophisticated. These select ocean-side living spaces show ...
This latest addition to teNeues’ series of luxury hotels around the world takes the reader throughout the Americas; from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, from San Francisco to Anguilla. Here you can marvel at sumptuous interiors from the top hotels. From the guest rooms to the lobbies, dining rooms and lavish ...
‘The house of moderate cost is not only America’s major architectural problem but the problem most difficult for her major architects’ he said and, beginning as a young architect in the 1890s in the Chicago area, proceeded to make it his life’s work to design the small house of character. As with many ...
Cool Hotels Europe is an extensive compilation of the most contemporary hotels in Europe, all of which have been chosen because they represent the best in innovative design. Copiously illustrated with hundreds of color photographs of hotels designed by renowned figures such as Andrée Putman, Philippe ...
Colour has the power to transform our homes not just the way they look, but the way they feel and the way we live in them. It can stimulate or soothe, energize or pacify. It can even give you a headache. It doesn''t have to. This book shows you how to succeed with colour. How to build colour schemes ...
In the lifetime of a single house or apartment, the kitchen can undergo countless renovations. Many a homeowner has dismissed a purchase owing to an outdated kitchen, yet despite this need to move with the times the kitchen remains a warm and nurturing place, where food is being served, and family and ...
Looks at the designs for stairs, from grand public spaces to modest residential and confined spaces.
Features drawings and concept sketches with useful summaries, as well as full-colour photographs of the finished detail.
Today, the parameters of shop design have expanded exponentially. No longer is the retail landscape crafted onlyfor shopping convenience and to reinforce brand identity. It has evolved to reflect the role of shops as a public space where we spend a large part of our leisure time. For this reason, architects ...
Located at the juncture of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town enjoys a unique setting in one of the world’s most stunning locations. Attracting travelers from across the globe, it’s gaining fame as an international dining destination. With a unique fusion of cultures, this South African city boasts ...
Interiéry 54 hotelov na 600 fotografiách s anglickým, nemeckým a francúzskym komentárom.
This overview chronicles the coolest spots in the fashionable scenes of Majorca and Ibiza. Long the favorites of discerning travelers, these islands offer just…
The first edition of IMAGES world-wide pictorial directory of architects and their work proved to be a huge success. This updated and expanded 2006 edition includes many new entries, and current contact details of the world''''s best-known firms. Presented again as a two-volume, boxed set, 2000 Architects ...
The Water Spaces of the World series has developed a reputation as the world\''s ultimate guide to incorporating water into architecture. This new volume will surely eclipse the success of the other titles in the series. It\''s a more enjoyable read and has even more wonderful interiors and landscapes, ...